Read About Smallest Bird

The smallest bird that people keep in their houses as a pet tends to be the budgie parakeet or finches. Other popular small birds include canaries, love birds, cockatiels and cockatoos though these birds are not nearly as small as the budgie parakeet and the finch.

All about the smallest bird

To really know about the smallest bird that's ever been a pet bird, you'd have to check out the Guinness Book of World Records. As a general rule, budgie parakeets and finches tend to be the smallest pet birds that are found perched in middle-America households.

The smallest bird is one that can be held in a human hand with ease. That's not to say that the smallest bird likes to be held. Budgie parakeets are okay with being held, but finches are not. So, if you're interested in getting the smallest bird, decide if you want a hands on or a hands off bird.

Good cages for the smallest bird

There are many things that set the smallest bird apart from the largest bird, but one big one is the cage size. The smallest bird should not be placed in a cage that's big enough for a parrot. The spacing between the bars of a large bird cage are much farther apart than they are on a small bird cage, allowing the smallest bird to slip through the cracks.

Also, when looking at a cage for the smallest bird, look at those cages that have both horizontal and vertical lines. The smallest bird will use the cage as a gymnasium and will climb up the bars of the cage if given the chance. This is a great way to let your bird exercise!

Keep in mind that just because you have the smallest bird doesn't mean that it will be happy in the smallest cage. The smallest bird needs a cage that's large enough that the bird can fly around. The smallest bird does not want to feel cooped up.

Toys for the smallest bird

The smallest bird has many different toys at its disposal and many of the toys they like are smaller versions of toys that are given to larger birds. The smallest bird needs to have toys that fit its mouth and its body. The smallest bird will play with wooden blocks, ropes, mirrors and toys that are covered with feathers. These toys usually prevent the smallest bird from plucking at its own plumage. Before you purchase a toy for the smallest bird, read the package and look at the toy to see if it's size appropriate for the bird.