How To Choose a Birdcage

Buy the biggest cage you can afford, preferably one that will allow the bird space to fly. The larger the bird, the larger cage you’ll need. A cage that is too small for your bird may result in nervous behaviors such as screaming or feather plucking.

Check the spacing and arrangement of the cage bars. For finches, canaries, parakeets, and lovebirds, the bars must be a half-inch apart or less.

Make sure the cage is well built. If you can afford it, buy one made of stainless steel, which is easy to wash and rust-proof. Also confirm that the cage is free of paint or enamel that your bird might swallow.

Check to see that the cage allows for easy cleaning. The easier it is to clean, the more likely you’ll keep up with this task.

Check the doors of the cage. You should be able to reach food and water bowls easily without having to open the doors too wide.

Found the appropriate home for your feathered companion? Great! Now you can start getting it into move-in condition.