Purchasing The Best Parrot Cage

When you embark on taking on the responsibility of caring for your new pet parrot, you will need to invest some money in your parrot’s new home.  Purchasing a cage will more than likely be one of the largest investments that you will incur by having a pet parrot.  There are a few things that must be considered before purchasing a parrot cage such as the safety of the bird, the type of material that the cage is made of, the size of the cage, the size of spacing in the bars, and your accessibility to the cage for feeding and cleaning purposes.

The first thing to consider when purchasing a parrot cage is to make sure that you do not get the cheapest model available.  There are many types of cages including wire cages, stainless steel, and even zinc.  Although wire cages are the most economical, they can be hazardous to your bird if not constructed properly.  The wire may come loose and harm your bird as it flies a round in its cage.  For reasons such as this, choosing a stainless steel cage in the medium price range is probably your most economically prudent decision.  This is based upon the safety of the bird and the veterinarian bills that you may incur by purchasing an inferior cage.

The size of the cage is also very important depending upon the type of parrot that you get.  For instance, if you have a smaller species of parrot such as a parakeet or a cockatiel, a cage is better suited for the bird if it allows it to fly back and forth.  If you get an African gray parrot, which is a very sizable bird, you must get a cage that has vertical height that allows the bird to move easily not only side to side, but up and down its perch.

Another thing to consider is the spacing between the bars of the cage.  Make sure that the spacing is small enough to ensure that the bird cannot get out, but must also be wide enough to make sure that the parrot is not able to get its head stuck in the bars which could cause damage to your bird.

Lastly, you must consider how you will access the cage when feeding and watering your bird as well as cleaning its cage.  If your parrot is shy and not very aggressive, you would probably be safe in reaching in to do the cleaning and feeding without fear of being attacked or bitten by your parrot.  However, if your bird is very active and does not yet have human mannerisms established, it will more than likely try to climb up your arm and it may harm you using its beak to climb.

The solution to this is purchasing a cage that allows you access to the food and water without having to stick your entire arm into the cage to take care of these daily activities.  For cleaning, it is recommended that you get a cage with a sliding tray that can be removed and easily inserted after cleaning.  It is also recommended that you have the food and water dishes close to the door to the cage for easy accessibility.  This way, you can feed and water your parrot in a much more efficient manner.

Remembering that a parrot has feelings and needs is very important when purchasing its cage.  Be sure to take into consideration everything that has already been stated, and you and your pet parrot will inevitably have a long and happy relationship.