Read About Bird Cage

A bird cage is instrumental to keeping your bird healthy and out of harm's way. Here's everything you need to know about a bird cage.

What should I know before I buy a bird cage?

Before you get a bird cage, you need to know a little bit about your bird and your home environment. Obviously you shouldn't get a cage that's too small for your bird, but you also need to assess the environment the cage will be going in.

Before you get a bird cage, you need to assess your predator situation. If you have cats, dogs or even small children, you should stay away from getting a bird cage that is free standing. A free standing bird cage usually has three or four legs and stands on the ground. The bird cage is then placed on the stand. This is a good option if you don't have children or predators roaming around on your floor however, if you do, this cage can be hazardous to the bird's health as it can easily be knocked over.

The next thing you do before you even start looking for a bird cage is find a safe room for the bird. A bird needs to be in a room that is temperate and doesn't fluctuate greatly between hot and cold temperatures. Birds are sensitive to temperature and will get sick or dehydrated if the temperature is messed with too much. When you're looking for a spot for the bird cage, also keep in mind that you need to keep the bird away from doors and windows because these areas can be drafty and will make your bird sick.

Some bird cage advice

When you finally start looking for your bird cage, make sure that you get a cage that, if painted, is painted with a non-toxic paint. Bird cages that are meant to house birds are usually OK however, sometimes people buy a bird cage that is designed for decorative rather than practical purposes. Sometimes these bird cages can be painted with paint that is toxic to birds.

Next, make sure the cage comes with several perches. If it doesn't, go ahead and buy a few extra perches that are made out of different material. Birds need a variety of perches because they use them as an exercising tool. Perches keep the birds in shape and also prevent them from getting joint ailments that are caused when a bird has to sit still for too long.

Finally, while you're looking for bird perches, take a look at some food and water dishes. Your bird cage will probably come with these items, but you should double check because your bird should never be without food or water.