When you decide to get a pet bird, you will need to provide your new pet with a suitable home to live in; a cage is a must where our pet birds are concerned. Choosing a cage can be quite a daunting task as there are a wide variety of cages in different shapes and sizes to choose from.

Here are a few main points that you will need to consider before buying the cage:-

- Your bird’s cage must be the right size for your bird. It should not be too small as to restrict movement and flying around. But it should not be so big as to curtail your own comfort by appropriating more space than your bird requires. To make the correct decision on the right size of cage for your bird, you have to consider your bird’s size as well. The rule of thumb is, the smaller the bird the smaller the cage. You also have to remember that once you have the food bowls, perch and toys are in the cage your bird will have less space.

- You have to consider where you are going to position the bird cage in your home. You will need to locate the cage away from windows or any dark and damp places. It is best to place your bird in part of your home that is frequented a lot by yourself and others, as this helps your bird feel like part of the family, which will in turn help its social skills develop.

- You also need to think about the spaces between the cage’s bars. The bird’s cage must have appropriate spaces between the bars so that your bird won’t slip through or get trapped in between.

- You should choose a cage that is sturdy and easy to clean.

In short, you need to choose a cage that suits both your and the bird’s needs.

By: Sunil Tanna

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First published at http://www.guide2pets.com/p1_articles_bird_cage.php

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Congratulations. You’ve decided to buy a bird, and you even know what kind. You’ve gone so far as to pick out a name for your new feathered friend. The hard part is over, right? Wrong. You still have to find a cage for little Polly. You will be amazed by the number of bird cages to choose from. Bird cages are available in many different sizes, styles, and price ranges. They come in a variety of materials, such as wood, iron, metal, and stainless steel.

One option for materials is acrylic. Acrylic bird cages are relatively inexpensive and readily available. Though acrylic bird cages are popular, some customers report that they are not as durable as metal or stainless steel. Others say that birds are unable to climb on acrylic bird cages. This could keep your bird from getting an adequate amount of exercise.

Acrylic bird cages can be mass produced or custom made. They can be found at local pet stores or large chains such as PetsMart or PetCo. They are also available at department stores, such as Wal-Mart. At times, acrylic bird cages can even be found at discount stores, such as Family Dollar or Dollar General. Another option for buying acrylic bird cages is online pet stores. They can range from about $20 for a small mass produced cage to over a thousand dollars for a large custom designed cage.

By: Ken Marlborough

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Bird Cages Info provides detailed information in decorative, large, custom, acrylic, antique, wooden, and discount bird cages sale, as well as covers and stands. Bird Cages Info is the sister site of Dog Beds Web.