Bird Cage Garden Nursery Landscaping Guide
Bird Cage With Plenty Of Space
By Rodger G Allenby
When it comes to a bird cage, size does indeed matter. This is
true for any pet bird you might acquire, but it’s especially
true for larger birds such as parrots. Not all of them are that
big, some parrot bird breeds like budgies, being relatively small.
But one fact remains true; all birds in cages need room to open
their wings completely when inside. This is necessary not just
for their physical well being, but for their psychological well
being as well.
Moving Around The Cage
Other size considerations apply to the construction and contents
of the cage itself. The bars need to be the correct width apart.
If they are too close together, the parrot might get its beak
or a toe stuck in the space between them.
On the other hand, get a cage with the bars spaced too widely,
and either the bird’s head could get caught, or the bird might
slip between the bars altogether. Even when people let their parrot
out of their pet bird cages regularly, there are still times when
a bird needs to stay inside and be secure.
A Sturdy And Secure Perch
Even the perches in the bird cage need careful consideration.
The bird should have room to spread its wings without banging
into a perch, but there should be enough of them to allow several
changes of position. Ask your pet supplier about the most secure
and sturdiest type of wood to use for your parrot.
You need a diameter not too big for your bird’s feet to grip
comfortably, yet not so small that holding on becomes difficult.
Many pet bird tips suggest that you should make the perches of
varying thickness, so your bird’s toes don’t get "frozen"
into being able to grip only one thickness.
Comfortable Room Inside The Cage
A parrot will need some time every day outside the bird cage,
to get its exercise and for extra socialization. But you may want
to review your options and get a cage with a "play top,"
which gives it a good perch and access to some food and water
when it’s out of the cage.
If you give your parrot a cage that will keep it comfortable
when it’s inside, but which allows it some freedom and a good
perch when it’s outside, then the bird will undoubtedly feel more
relaxed and better able to interact with you on a secure basis.
About the Author:
Rodger G Allenby has written a number of articles on birds, gardening
and landscaping including
Soda Bottle Bird Feeder,
Purple Martin Houses,
Wild Bird Feeders,
Grass Seed,
Garden Supplies,
Backyard Ideas,
Green Lawn,
Backyard Landscaping Pictures,
Underground Pet Fence,
Backyard Fences,
Fish Ponds.
Keep a lookout for more of his articles on this website.
Little Known Birds Facts....
If you live in an apartment then you know that having a dog is
sometimes impossible. Cats are a good option to apartment life
but they really do shed a lot and if you have allergies then you
definitely do not want to deal with all that hair.
Fish are good pets but they really just swim around and do not
interact much. Pet birds, on the other hand, do make great additions
to the family if you happen to have a small living space.
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