Thursday, February 26, 2009

Advice For Buying A Parrot Cage

By Dominic

Buying a cage for your Parrot is not something you do, just off the top of your head. Finding the right Parrot cage is a very important part of the happiness and health of your large bird. Choosing the right cage will have a big impact on how happy and healthy your Parrot will be. The Parrot cage you decide to buy will depend in part on the size and breed of your bird.

For instance, Parrot breeds that are larger will need a much larger cage bird cage then those Parrots that are smaller in size. Our recommendation, to our customers, is that you buy a Parrot cage that will at least be double the size of the bird's wingspan. You won't go wrong with buying a Parrot cage that is larger and bigger than what you think you need. Most bird lovers make the mistake of buying the Parrot cage that is too small because they think they will save themselves some money. In the long run they will spend more money. After realizing that the cage is too small and will end up buying them much larger cage.

Owners actually recommend that you buy a parrot cage as large as you can find on the market. Some pet shops or bird shops will recommend sizes that are too small, because they know that you are shopping for price. Don't fall into that trap. If you want your pet be comfortable and have a comfortable environment then buy something that is bigger than what you think you will need. That will give you peace of mind.

One critical piece to consider when buying a bird cage is to make sure that the bars, on the cage, are not spread out too far apart. If the bars are spread too far apart, the Parrot can get its head stuck between the bars. Also, make sure that the bars have no paint on them. Some large birds are capable of chipped the paint off and eating it. Usually stainless steal or wrought iron cages work best and are highly recommended.

What shape of bird cage should you buy?

Most Parrot lovers think that the shape of the cage is for aesthetic purposes, it is not. The shape of the Parrot cage will depend on the kind of Parrot that you have. For example, if you have a small Parrot, they usually like to fly from side to side within the cage. So the length of the cage is more important than the height and needs to be a strong consideration. Larger Parrots tend to like to climb around, so having a taller bird cage would work better for them.

Finally, make sure you buy a cage that is easy to clean and has a slide out tray underneath. This will allow you to change the cage at least once or twice a week. A clean cage will leave you with a happy bird and a happy Parrot owner.

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