What kind of cage is best for your bird?
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When it comes to cages, a good rule of thumb is: You can't have too big a cage for your bird. It only makes sense. Birds live uninhibited in the wild. They can fly anywhere they choose and can roam for miles and miles. When we put them in captivity, we take away that freedom. Thus, the cage we choose for our special pet should be as large as possible.
There are, however, some guidelines to follow:
- Be sure your birds wings, when fully extended, do not touch the sides of the cage. If they do, the cage is too small.
- Be sure the bars of the cage are spaced close enough that your bird cannot accidentally get its head or wings stuck between the bars
- Be sure, if you buy a second-hand cage, the bars are not painted. Birds have been known to suffer problems from chewing on painted cage bars
- Be sure to give your bird plenty of time outside the cage for socialization, playing and exploration.
Consider this: No matter how nice a house you lived in, you would still want to get out on a regular basis. The same is true for your bird. Try to insure your bird does not become a prisoner in its cage.
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