Your new parakeet will spend most of his time in his cage, so the parakeet cage you choose for your pet is of great importance. Choosing the right bird cage for your parakeet will ensure that he feels comfortable and secure in his new home. Here are some important points to keep in mind while you're looking for the best cage.
If you want a happy parakeet, make sure you get the largest cage you can afford and have space for. Make sure your bird has room to move around and fully expand his wings. You don't want him poking his delicate feathers through the bars when he stretches his wings.
Parakeets tend to be more active than larger parrots. If you plan on keeping your bird in his cage 24/7, then the cage will need to be large enough for your parakeet to exercise. The minimum recommended cage size if you have one bird is 18" wide x 14" deep x 22" high.
You should also take into consideration the shape of the parakeet cage. A rectangular cage is preferable to a round cage. Your parakeet will feel safer in his cage if he has corners to perch in.
You should also consider the material the cage is made of. You'll want a metal cage made of stainless steel or brass. A parakeet will destroy a plastic, wooden, or bamboo cage.
Some cages are painted, and this is not good because paint can chip off and it could be harmful to your parakeet. Powder-coating is okay since this method chemically bonds the color to the metal. Also be sure the cage is free of lead and zinc.
You'll also need to consider how much space there is between the bars of the cage. Make sure the distance between the bars is less than 1/2" so your parakeet doesn't get his head stuck between the bars. Most cages have vertical bars, but if you can find one with horizontal bars, your bird will be able to climb up and down the sides of the cage.
Consider how easy the cage will be to clean. Many parakeet cages have trays in the bottom that can slide out for easy cleaning. It's also preferable if the cage has a grate at the bottom so droppings can fall through to the tray and your bird won't be in contact with the mess.
Check the size of the cage doors. How easy is it to place your hand inside the cage to remove toys and food and water containers when they need to be cleaned? The cleaner you can keep the cage, the healthier your parakeet will be.
- How to Pick and Choose the Proper Dog Beds for Sale For Your Canine Friend by Terry Zinndell In the area of doting on your dog and assisting him to have a restful sleep, there are a variety of dog beds for sale to choose from. The question is, will your dog be more comfortable on one type of dog bed over another? There are......
- Which Parrot Cage? by Mat Richards You might be searching for a cage for your new or existing parrot, it can be quite a large decision to make. I am going to help you make this a bit easier by giving you a number of things to consider. Parrots are very long lived......
- Macaw Bird Cages - What to Look for When Getting a Cage for Your Macaw It is not always very easy when it comes to finding the best macaw bird cages for your macaws. Sometimes it can take a long time to find one or sometimes you are not quite sure if you're selecting the right one. But you should take your time and......
- Dog Cages-Tips On Getting The Right Dog Cage For your Dog Dog cages are thought of by many people as a prison or jail but this is not what they are used for. A dog cage is not to limit the movement of your pet dog, instead it is a place provided to for your pet dog to feel secure......
- 5th Edition of the Finance Fiesta! Welcome to the 5th Edition of the Finance Fiesta! I wanted to write this post in Spanish, but the only words I know from our neighbors to the south is what I have picked up from my kids watching Dora the Explorer. Plus my keyboard doesn't have any of those......
- Las Vegas Writes: Restless City Las Vegas Writes is a collaborative serial novel project sponsored by the Vegas Valley Book Festival. Seven local writers have been selected to participate. They are H. Lee Barnes, John Irsfeld, Brian Rouff, Leah Bailly, John L. Smith, Constance Ford and Vu Tran. Each is writing one chapter. The chapters......
- Free Printable Craft Template: Birdhouse with Siding, Stucco Walls and Tile Roof As the weather is getting warmer, and the neighborhood birds are returning from their winter holiday, I was inspired to make birdhouses for my next set of printables. These birdhouses can be used as gift boxes, storage, ornaments, or nesting boxes for small birds and pets (indoors only). There......
- How To Choose A Dog Cage Dog cages are treated by many people as a prison but this is far from the truth. A dog cage is not to limit the movement of your dog, rather it is a place provided to be secure and safe. The innovation of dog cages to appear like a......
 |
(Price/1)Parakeet Birdie Bloomer - Print List Price: $7.13 Sale Price: $9.09  |
|
Price is for 1.This item only ship to the US and Canada.The easy way to eliminate bird mess. With the Birdie Bloomer Seed Guard, bird owners can have cleaner, healthier environments around the bird cage while getting rid of unwanted bird mess... |
|
