You may not think that choosing bird cages is an overly simple task. But in reality, finding the perfect coop is not a walk in the park. The type of cage that you buy should be appropriate for the type of birds that you will put inside. One good thing about buying a bird cage these days is that you do not need to visit pet supply stores. That’s because you can now shop on the Web via online bird cage stores. Just make sure that the online shop that you choose offers a wide variety of cages for birds.
Large bird cages can be considered a big investment for bird owners like you, so it is always a good idea to go for ones that are made up of high quality and safe materials. For instance, make sure that the frame, wires, bars and other parts that make up the cage is not laced with harmful chemicals. As cages are prone to being wet, you should also choose one that has ample rust protection or resistance. Most important, pick large cages that are durable and sturdy, otherwise your pet may be harmed if the cages can easily break or become deformed.
Next, when choosing from among various cages, you have to factor in the amount of space needed by your feathered friends. Different species have different space requirements. Choose a cage that will allow your pet to fly and walk inside freely. Birds can become stressed out in small and tight cages, which can result in negative psychological effects in your pets. Meanwhile, having large bird cages can be very obtrusive, especially if you are going to put up the cage inside your home. Speaking of cage size, always remember that the total amount of space in the cage will be reduced once you put in the feeders, perches, drinkers and other cage accessories.
Other important factors to keep in mind are the shape and price of the bird cages. Research has shown that round large bird cages can cause bird anxiety and other mental health problems for birds, so it is wise to choose enclosures that are shaped like a box or those that have corners and angles on the sides. As to price, you must strike a balance between the cost and the quality of the cage. Again, make sure that you only buy from a reputable online shop.
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Drs Foster and Smith has a huge selection of bird supplies, including a nice selection of cages.
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/
Here are a few helpful articles to help you decide:
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Imo, bigger is always better, as long as the bar spacing is appropriate for species. The smaller the bird, the smaller the space between the bars. Parakeets, no more than 5/8" and tiels, no more than 3/4"
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Another on-line seller, Future Pets/Pet Expo, has excellent prices on cages. They have a limited selection compared to Fosters and Smith – but carry many of the same cages at much lower prices.http://futurepet.com/
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I do have one recommendation. Get a heavy-duty. large, square or rectangular cage. The multi-level artsy cages and economy models are not the best construction. Plastic parts crack, chip, can be chewed, and hold bacteria. Theyre also b*tch to clean.Small,plastic bottom cages should be used with caution. They can often be easily damaged, dropped, or knocked over.
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conan_1003 Says:
Yes. There is a specific disease associated with bird dust, although it is most common with cockatoos and African Greys and birds that have a fine white powder. Don't know what your roommate's bird is, but if it's one llike that, not ceaning the cage would only add to the problem.
I'm sure you like your roommate other that and don't want to cause problems, but the bird shouldn't live in those conditions either. It's literally a crime, albeit a misdemeaner. If the ASPCA finds out, your roommate will at the very least be warned. It is unlikely that there will be any fine assiciated, because they don't usually go to court on something like a simple neglect case where the animal has enough food and clean water and is otherwise in good apparent health.
I suggesst you get a one-time visitor in the house, repairan, computer guy, cousin's boyfriend…just someone you have no connection to and will never see again. A few days afte the visit, call the ASPCA and report the cage. They will come out and want to see it. They will give your roommate a few days to clean it up and may come back out to check, but they will say they can come out at any time and check.
Don't hesitate to give your name to the humane society when you call. They cannot disclose the scource of their information or their informant. If you hae lots of people coming in and out of the house all the time, just call. But don't ever say you are going to do it. Just do it. It would be an encouragement to keep the cage clean alll the time.
That said, there may be other reasons for your dogs' respiratory problems.
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Miki Says:
Do not keep the dishes or the toys. The rust and dirt can cause the bird to get sick if digested. Simple soap and water can work wonders to get rid of rust and dirt on the cage, I use it all the time. Just make sure to thoroughly rinse it off. Buy all new toys, dishes and perches, and your new bird should be very happy. (If the paint is peeling off, or if the rust is too bad on the cage, I strongly suggest buying a new cage. Birds like chewing on things, including cage bars, so he/she might eat some of the paint/rust. Which, as mentioned above, can cause serious illness to the bird.)
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Maria Says:
it would be big enough, but cockatiels live longer
if they have a friend it helps them live longer
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Jessica C Says:
Hi Jessica,
Unfortunetely that cage is too small for any bird to happily live in. You could put a finch or canary in there (budgies, etc would chew the wood), but it will probably live a life of boredom and torture every day for the rest of its life.
Finches may be small, but they need plenty of horizontal room to fly. They are happiest in aviaries. Also, like most birds, they are VERY social (possibly even more so than humans) and keeping them by themselves is cruel. They need to be with a finch friend of the same species.
If you really must get a bird for the cage, at the very least you should let it out in a bird-safe room in the house once a day to fly around (for exercise and mind stimulation). You should also not house it alone (however, canaries seem to be an exeption, you may keep a canary alone because they are solitary animals, but there is quite a debate about this).
Remember that birds are messy too, and a wooden cage not designed for real birds may be more difficult to clean than a different cage. But it can be done.
As for diet, feed a base of seed or pellets (or both) with fruits and veges everyday (this is important, seed alone is unhealthy and the bird will eventually die from malnutrition).
The cage should have at least two perches on each end (never one perch) for the bird to fly back and forth (if it only needs to hop back and forth, that's a sign the cage is too small).I hope that helps. There may be alternatives to getting a real bird for the cage, like a really beautiful decoritive one. Or if you are interested in birds, you can get beautiful small indoor (and outdoor) aviaries that look like pieces of furniture. Like these ones:
Pic: http://westalliszoo.net/pix/aviary_fall_2006/finished.jpg
Pic: http://westalliszoo.net/birds/aviary_buffet.jpg
Pic: http://www.thebirdboxco.com/Riverwood_box.JPG
(You can even build one yourself with an old cupboard)Good luck!
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Ska.Ska.Ska Says:
A cage is a cage. You can use it just fine as you describe. As long as the animal is confined you can put whatever you wish in a "Bird" cage.
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Daniel J. Knight - ChosenbyGrace Says:
A microwave oven should be good. Put your cell phone inside and check signal level. Don't turn it on if you like your phone.
There is a relationship between the mesh size and the bandwidth you may need to pay attention to. Most bird cages have rather long vertical slots. Most garages don't have a lot of ground connections to the doors so you might get some non-uniform performance though out the garage.
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rmscacike2003 Says:
I did the same thing. I have 1 artificial bird on it's perch and I put artificial ivy at the bottom and intertwined it between the wires. I also added mini white lights and brought the cord behind. You can add florals to go with the different seasons or holidays.
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BlahBlahBlah Says:
The best thing for disinfecting a cage is a dilute solution of bleach(household) wash down leave standing for 10 minutes then wash again leave 10 minutes then rinse thoroughly,this can also apply to perches ,
Or a solution of Milton.
But I always think it is better to buy new perches.
Leave for 24 hours before putting in your bird.