Buying a bird is a big investment. Buying a bird cage can also be a costly purchase, but there are some options in discount bird cages. Here's everything you need to know about buying discount bird cages.
Smaller Cage, Smaller Price
It only stands to reason that the smaller cage you buy, the cheaper it will be. The easiest way to find discount bird cages is to start looking at the smallest cage that your bird can safely fit in. The most basic cages are made of heavy gage wire and are fairly small. You can use it table top of buy a simple model of a bird cage stand to place the cage on. Such cages do not include anything fancy or a dome top play area for the bird to stretch. A space saver is one such option. Another option is to buy a starter kit to get started and save up for a better model.
Cost of a Basic Bird Cage
A basic cage can run roughly $30-50. This price does not include a stand, which can be purchased separately. A basic stand made of tubular metal can run about $35. Such a small bird cage is appropriate for a smaller bird, like Lovebirds, Parakeets, Finches, Cockatiels and Conures. It isn't wise to try to fit a larger bird into a basic cage like this because they will need a more durable cage, stronger bars and more room to be able to stretch and stand without touching the bars on the cage. A larger cage requires a much bigger investment and a quality cage can run from a few hundred to one thousand dollars. But if you shop around, you can find discount bird cages in a variety of sizes.
Where To Buy Discount Bird Cages
One way to cut down on the cost of a bird cage and other equipment is to buy it used. A gently used and sanitized bird cage can be a suitable home for you bird at a fraction of the original cost. You can find discount bird cages at flea markets, garage sales, and estate sales as well as online. There are a number of online companies that supply discount bird cages. Ebay another auction sites are another source of cages available at a huge savings. As a last resort you can shop around for discount bird cages at discount department stores like Walmart and other discount stores.
