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Cages are one of the most important parts of a birds life. They spend many hours a day in them so they need room to be "comfy". The basic rule for cages is the bigger the better and the biggest you can afford. Different birds have different needs for cages. Large parrots need a very large space because of their wing span. Skimping on a cage for these birds is not in their best interest. Large birds have very large and powerful beaks. They use these beaks as an extra hand. If their house is made of thin wire they can easily chew through them making a dangerous situation. Smaller birds can't chew through the wire so cage construction is not quite as important as long as it is safe and fairly easy to clean. Cages with bottom drawers made of sheet metal can slice your fingers or become rusty over time. Chose your cage wisely, your friend will not like to require moving frequently due to housing problems. Most birds have the ability to figure out how to open the doors. This can be a problem if you are out of the house or can't keep an eye on what they are doing. A loose bird can get in heap of trouble quickly. Doors must be well secured. Slots that lift for food cups and things are dangerous for some larger birds. Once they learn to lift the door they can stick their heads out and become trapped around the neck! Current Cage Brands Available
Cages can be heavy and bulky! What do you do? If it's too big
to get it home locally or if you need help with lifting when you
get home, your stuck. It's best to order cages online despite
the added shipping charges, especially large ones that can be
nearly impossible to get home without a truck and a guy with huge
biceps! We don't recommend cages made by Midwest for larger birds even though they are quite durable for smaller birds or other animals (cats and ferrets)they are not constructed well enough to withstand the beaks of larger birds like Cockatoos and Maccaws. The cages appear to have been designed for animals rather than birds and lack the conveniences necessary to care for birds safely. They come equipped with perches and food bowls, but they are the same cages sold for ferrets and cats with different accessories. They have 2 large door openings and no food bowl access. We have a listing of products that are designed specifically for birds. Pictures and description are available here.
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