So you’re faced with the hard decision of choosing a bird cage for your bird? Well, there are multiple things to think about, but this article will discuss the 3 most important issues involved in that decision. If you abide by the guidelines discussed below, you’ll find a great cage at a great price that you’re truly happy with. There’s a lot to think about - not just the dimensions of the cage and the spacing between the bars. However, that is a great place to start, so let us cover that first in this article.

Choosing the right size cage & also making sure the bar spacing is safe

This is the very first issue you need to consider when shopping for bird cages. You can’t even look at the other details or features of a cage until you’ve determined it’s the right size of cage and has the right bar spacing. As a general rule of thumb; the bigger the the cage is the better, as long as the bar spacing’s not too wide. At our web store, we separate birds into 3 categories; small birds, medium birds, & large birds. These categories slightly overlap because some birds fit into the high end & the low end of 2 different categories. For example, Lovebirds fit into the small birds category, but they also fit into the medium birds category.

For your education, let us quickly give you the minimum dimensions & maximum bar spacing measurements for most species of birds:

Small birds (i.e. Finches, Canaries, and Parakeets) should be in a cage that is no smaller than 18″(W) x 18″(D) x 22″(H) and they should not have bar spacing that’s wider than 1/2″.

Slightly larger small birds (i.e. Cockatiels, Lovebirds, and smaller types of Conures) shouldn’t be in a cage smaller than 20″(W) x 18″(D) x 24″(H) and they’re bar spacing shouldn’t be wider than 3/4″.

Medium birds (i.e. most Conures, Timnehs, and smaller Amazons) should have a cage that’s at least these dimensions; 22″(W) x 20″(D) x 28″(H) and should have bar spacing no wider than 1″.

Large birds (i.e. Congo African Greys, most Amazons, smaller Cockatoos) should have a parrot cage that is at least 32″ x 24″(D) x 30″(H) & the bar spacing should be no wider than 1″.

The biggest of the big birds (i.e. large Macaws, large Cockatoos, Toucans, and Hyacinth) should be in a cage no littler than 38″(W) x 30″(D) x 48″(H) & they can get away with spacing that’s up to 1-1/2″ wide. Most large parrot cages feature 1″ bar spacing & that is just fine.

If your species of bird isn’t named above, just find a species above that’s similar in size to your bird & follow the dimension & bar spacing guidelines shown.

Choosing a good quality cage & not spending more than you have to

This is another hard aspect to face. If you have owned a generic bird cage before, you know you do not want to go through that again. The majority of first time cage buyers get a very cheap, generic cage, but they usually don’t make that mistake twice. Some of the top brand names around are Kings, Avian Adventures, Invision Cages, Animal Environments, California Cages, Cages By Design, Liberty Cages, Visionary Acrylic Cages, & HQ Cages. At our web store we offer what we consider to be the very best 3 brand names available, but we have heard good and bad about all of them. The reason we offer the cages we offer is for the following 3 solid reasons;

1. The manufacturer’s stand behind their cages & warranties,

2. The materials used are truly tested safe for birds (most manufacturers do not do this), and

3. We’ve offered or seen every brand name listed & have decided what ones we think are the most solid. Most cages offered by the brand names listed above are within approximately the same price range, so you just have to look around & see what fits you budget & your bird’s specific needs. A great place to do research is within online bird forums & bird discussion boards. You can talk with other bird owners who’ve tried the brand name you’re considering & they will gladly offer feedback on the cage that you are looking at. We do offer a bird lover’s forum & the website address is listed in my biography at the bottom of this article. I urge you to visit our forum and others on the web as well, they provide great insight into what cages would work best for you & your bird.

How to choose the best retailer to buy from

This is the third and final part of this article, but it’s only listed last because of how important the 2 factors listed before it are. This too is a very important part f your decision making process. If you can find a reputable store front in your region that offers top brand name cages at decent prices then that may be a good place to start. However, you will probably find that most pet supply store fronts that are offline are either extremely high priced, or they do not have any true parrot cages at all - they strictly offer small economy boxed cages that aren’t large enough for the smallest of birds. This is because local store fronts have a very tough time competing with the internet retailers. Local store fronts have multiple overhead costs that need be buried into their product prices, and online stores do not have much overhead at all. So once you look locally, you’ll most likely be on the web cage shopping. Now that you are online, how do you decide who you can trust? That’s a great question, and not an easy one to answer. There are a few really good indicators that you can use to make a good judgment on who the trustworthy web stores are; One of the ways is something we previously discussed; head to the bird forums - if other people had a pleasant experience with an online store, you’re likely to as well. I also recommend checking the sites you visit for positive customer testimonials. Web sites that do not post positive customer feedback they’ve received, probably haven’t received any positive feedback. If you had one single customer contact you to tell you how great of an experience they had, wouldn’t you place that testimonial on your web store? The last way to help determine whether a business is solid or not is to make sure they take all major credit cards, and not strictly PayPal. A site that takes all major credit cards strictly through PayPal is a red flag in my opinion. You may be wondering why on earth that’s a red flag, well consider this; if a web store takes all major credit cards and the credit card companies receive too many complaints from their customers, they can actually lose their credit card processing account. That’s right, the credit card processing company will actually pull their account & not let them take credit cards anymore. This then forces that online retailer to strictly offer PayPal or Google Checkout as their payment method. All internet retailers should take all major credit cards, and if they do not, it may be because they have lost their credit card processing account because of excessive customer complaints. I’m not saying that a web store shouldn’t accept PayPal as a payment method, they should, but they should also be taking credit cards directly through the store’s shopping cart as well.

Well, we have now covered what I consider the big 3 issues to consider when choosing a cage for your new bird. Again, there are many other factors, but these are the most important in my opinion, and if you follow these guidelines you will be very pleased with the decision you make. Plus, your bird will be proud of the decision you make on his behalf!

Until next time, this is Dave Hermansen signing off. If you’d like to read more great articles or visit the web store I am a part of see my bio below. I’m providing the web addresses for our forum, and the bird cage store I am a partial owner of. Best of luck to you on your personal venture to find the perfect cage for your feathered friend!

NOTE: This article is free to copy and use on other web sites as long as it’s copied in it’s entirety and any links are left in place and active.

Dave is an expert on bird-cage.com/ bird cages for sale in the online market today. Also visit the bird-cage.com/forum/ Everything Birds, Bird Lover’s Forum as well.

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An insight on Bird Cage Covers - Birds are common pets found in almost every household. But birds are not easy pets to maintain. Unlike other pets, birds can fly. Hence the need for a cage is much more as they have to be kept contained. A traditional bird cage will have a perch in the centre, a crossbar for the bird to sit on and the floor of the cage is usually covered with something like sand paper or something that can be changed easily.

For your bird to be healthy, it needs 12 hours of sleep when compared to humans who can do away with 6 to 8 hours of sleep. Birds are very sensitive to light which means that in some areas where the nights are shorter, birds will have trouble getting their 12 hours of sleep in. This is where the need to bird cage covers arises.

A bird cage covers helps us to adjust the amount of light that enters the cage. Bird cage covers can act as a sound deterrent for both us and the bird. When the bird needs its beauty sleep, bird cage covers will ensure that it does not get disturbed by the surrounding noises while reducing the noise that can come out of your bird cage. Also cage covers will help you to keep the bird dust within the cage and stop it from dispersing around. It can also help you keep the bird away from dust and unwanted air particles.

Bird cages also can block the cold air from entering the cage thereby keeping the cage warmer during cold months. Also birds need some sunlight daily, so bird cage covers can help you to regulate the amount of sunlight entering the bird cage. And also in the night it can keep the cage dark if your pet bird likes to be in the dark to sleep.

As time goes on, the birds will take the cage covers to be a signal that its time to sleep and also with proper training make sure that once the cage covers are on it should be quiet. Bird cage covers are widely available in all per shops at different price slabs. If you have an old sheet or pillow cover, that can be used as a bird cage cover too with some adjustments. But always make sure that the material you use is ideal for a bird cage cover. Birds are curious so there could be a situation where your bird could get tangled in the cage cover.

The main purpose of a bird cage cover is to provide a quiet, dark area for your bird to sleep. Lack of enough sleep can result in your bird developing health and behavior problems. There are some who feel that keeping birds in bird cages are inhuman. They feel it is more like jailing a bird. We can’t change the way some people think. But we should try to do whatever we can to make our pet comfortable. A bird cage cover would be something that you would give your bird to make sure that it is comfortable even within a cage.

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Birds can make wonderful pets and companions and there are many different birds to choose from. Two of the most popular are cockatiels and parakeets. Cockatiels and parakeets make wonderful pets that only require simple daily care. They don’t take up a lot of space, they eat small amounts of food, and they don’t require a daily walk outside. They love being around people and often want out of their cages just so they can be closer to you. Some even learn to talk.

You’re not alone in considering a pet bird. In fact, according to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association (APPMA), birds are the 3rd most popular pet behind cats and dogs.

It all sounds great doesn’t it? Slow down a little bit, before you rush out to buy a cockatiel or a parakeet, take some time to think about whether or not you are ready for a bird companion. There are a few things for you to consider before you decide if you’re ready for the responsibilities that comes with parakeets and cockatiels.

Do yourself a favor and don’t buy a parakeet or cockatiel until you ask yourself the following questions:

Do I have enough patience for a bird? Cockatiels and parakeets are social animals and they like attention. You should give them at least a half an hour of attention a day to keep them happy.

Am I a neat freak? All birds (not just cockatiels and parakeets) can be fairly messy. You’re probably going to have some feathers and bird seed to pick up around the cage.

Can I care for my bird properly? You’re taking the right first step by looking for information about birds. It’s important for you to know all of your cockatiel’s or parakeet’s needs before you bring him or her home.

Don’t make the mistake of assuming that since you already have a dog, cat or some other pet, that you know how to take care of a bird. Birds have very different needs than other pets. I’m afraid it’s a little more complicated than sticking your bird in a cage and giving it water and birdseed.

Do I have room in my house for a bird cage and other ‘bird accessories”? You need to think about where you’re going to place the cage in your house before you walk in the door with it. And remember, the bigger the bird, the bigger the cage. (Be sure to study the do’s and don’t of cage placement. There are places in your house that are very dangerous for your bird.)

Do I have the time to give my bird what it needs? In addition to the time you should spend with your bird giving him or her attention, you should spend some time preparing meals for your bird. A proper diet for a healthy cockatiel or parakeet includes fresh vegetables and fruits - not just seeds.

Exactly what type of bird (and how many) do I want? Decide whether you want a female or a male bird. Maybe you would like to have a pair of birds so that you can breed them. It’s easier to think through these types of questions now instead of waiting until you’re talking to a breeder.

Am I ready for a long-term commitment? As I said above, it’s not unusual for cockatiels to live 15-20 years and parakeets can live 12-14 years. Getting a pet bird is a long-term commitment. Please don’t get a cockatiel or a parakeet thinking that you’re going to “try it for a while”. There are already too many birds in rescue and adoption centers.

Pet birds can bring a lot of fun and happiness into your home. If you don’t know what to expect before you bring one home, you may be in for a surprise. However, if you’ve gone through the checklist above and decided that you’re ready for a new feathered family member, then congratulations! Get ready for a long, loving and happy relationship.

Simon Blake has written two books that arm new bird owners with everything they need to know to have a happy, healthy and well behaved pet bird. His books are jam-packed with cockatielsecrets.com/” target=”_blank cockatiel information and parakeetsecrets.com/” target=”_blank parakeet information and are a must-read for every new bird owner.

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Do you own a cockatoo or are you thinking about buying one.

Let me tell you about the three that I have owned. The first one would break out of his cage, and chew up everything from the trim around the edge of the wall, to the top bunk bed. These birds love to chew on wood. He was very noisy and would only let certain people handle him. My husband had him trained to walk down the hallway and climb in the shower with him. He also would get out of his cage in the morning, walk down the hallway, into the bedroom, climb up on the bed, my husband would lift up the blanket and the bird would climb under it and lay there and sleep. He also taught the bird to crap on demand. My husband had a habit of taking the bird with him on trips and the only way to keep the bird from crapping on everything including you, he taught him to crap on demand. I couldn’t believe it. He would snap his finger and tell the bird to crap, and the bird would. These birds are trainable, but you have to have patients to do it. Finally after a few years of this, he got away. He broke out and got out the back door. He is now flying around Florida. He doesn’t call home or write.

We bought a second cockatoo. This one was much smaller. We enjoyed him but like the other one, he too broke out of his cage. We had talked to the previous owner and we found out that after she closed up the pet shop, this bird would get out of his cage and open the doors to all the other bird cages. She would come to the shop and have to lock up all the birds. We ended up putting a padlock on his cage. He was noisy like the other one but once we told him to shut up he did. We no longer have him. He is in birdie heaven.
We now have our third cockatoo. She is a handful. She also breaks out of her cage and would open the other bird’s cages. We have a padlock on her cage. She is a very loving bird but don’t turn your back on her if you let her out of her cage. She will destroy everything in her site. She has bitten wires to fans, telephones, chewed up floppy disc, cd’s, desk chairs, anything that looked good to her.

One time I was holding her, showing her off, she is like a baby when you hold her and rub under her wings, she will lay her head on your chest and go to sleep. Well, this one time, like I said, I was showing her off and she was doing her thing, all of a sudden she reached down and bit the diamond out of my ring. That was the last time I showed her off.

She has a bad habit of dumping her water and food dishes, so now we have them clamped to their holders.

Our last discovery, we have scuba scooters, and had one of the batteries sitting in the room where her cage is. She was out of her cage and un-attended, you guessed it, she chewed the wires on the battery. So now we have a scooter and no battery to run it, and we are going scuba diving this week-end.

I love the bird dearly, but if I buy another bird, it won’t be a cockatoo. They are too destructive.
So if you decide you can’t live without a cockatoo, make sure you buy a lock for the cage, and keep it locked when you aren’t home.

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Gone are the days of boring bird cages. Today’s bird cages are trendy. They are stylish. They make a statement about the owner’s taste and lifestyle. Bird cages can blend in artfully with the décor or they can stand in bold contrast. Bird cages are available in many different themes and styles. Modern, whimsical, simplistic, Victorian, Oriental, Tuscan, Arabian —bird cages are available in these styles and more.

Some of the most beautiful cages in any style are wooden bird cages. They can be made of most any wood—cherry, oak, pine, maple, and even laminate. For most any wood décor, there is a wooden bird cage to match. And, if you can’t find an existing bird cage, one can be made to match.

For all their beauty, though, there are some things to consider before buying a wooden bird cage. For example, wooden bird cages are difficult to clean. They can be very challenging to disinfectant and sanitize, as germs and bacteria can get into the grains.

If you own a parrot, it is definitely best to avoid wooden bird cages. Parrots enjoy chewing the wood.

Wooden bird cages are available online in a variety of sizes. They can also be custom ordered to your exact specifications. Though used wooden bird cages are available, they should be avoided. These cages could pose a significant health risk to your bird and your family.

e-birdcages.com Bird Cages Info provides detailed information in decorative, large, custom, acrylic, antique, wooden, and discount bird cages sale, as well as covers and stands. Bird Cages Info is the sister site of e-dogbeds.com Dog Beds Web.

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