Types of bird cages

Selecting a birdcage for your parrot is as important as choosing a home for your family. Your pet's home, like your home, should be safe, comfortable, spacious, and have room for plenty of bird amenities,” like perches, food cups, and toys.

Ideally, your parrot should be able to fly within its home especially if it isn’t even allowed out of the cage. For smaller birds like budgies, canaries, and lovebirds, select a cage that is longer, not taller. The cage could be a minimum of 36 inches by 24 inches by 24 inches, but a larger cage is better. Take into consideration an aviary or large flight cage for the smallest birds.

Let's talk about the various types of cages you will see available on the market

1. Stainless Steel Cages

These cages are mostly called “medical grade” and sometimes “marine grade,”

 It is non-toxic and highly rust-resistant. Other than its stunning appearance, it is very easy to clean because you don’t have to worry about chipping paint. With a putty knife, you can scrape off dried organic materials.

1. Powder Coated Cages

They are also categorized as steel, but they are not as high grade as stainless. Paint on a powder-coated cage is usually sprayed on as a powder and baked into the steel under high temperatures. This procedure will make it very strong. best-quality, powder-coated cages can last many years without you worrying about chipping or rust.

1.  Wrought Iron cages

These cages used to be used for housing larger birds years ago. Present-day, powder-coated cages have replaced them because the problem with wrought iron is that the paint used could contain toxic materials and many wrought-iron cages have decorative scrollwork, which isn’t safe.

1. Metal/Plastic Cage

This cage is mostly constructed for smaller birds. It is most often a combination of a plastic base and metal bars and can usually break down into smaller parts for you to carry out easy cleaning.

Please note that some of these cages are painted with table paint which can easily chip. These cages are alright for smaller birds that don’t nibble at paint but be conscious of the fact that the cage should be large enough for the bird to get adequate exercise.

1. Wooden cages

Wooden enclosures have been used for a long time to house birds like finches and canaries. Even though wooden cages are pretty in outlook, they have a very high tendency to retain moisture, house parasites and bacteria, and are very difficult to clean.

Getting a wooden cage for your bird? It is important to make sure that it has adequate ventilation.

1. Acrylic Cages

They are pricey and offer the advantage of being able to see your pet bird more clearly, and they keep mess and noise at bay. However, cages made entirely from acrylic don’t allow for much ventilation and don’t have bars for the bird to climb on unless the cage is made in combination with metal or acrylic bars.

Not all cages are created the same way, neither are all cages created with the bird’s safety in mind. So before you purchase a cage, ensure that each cage you put into consideration has been given a safety-look-over to make sure that your bird won’t become injured.

Note that;

1. The welds on the cage you purchase should be smooth and polished, not rough and very sturdy
2. Feeding and watering areas should be in the top third of the housing area. This is the ideal space for that activity
3. Doors on cages should be either opened from the side, slide back and forth, or lower down like a drawbridge.
4. Ensure there are no sharp edges
5. Ensure locks are escape-proof

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