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For  the most part birds can be really fun and easy pets, but they aren’t always quite so simple as you might think. The variety of birds that you can select from is huge, but probably one of the favorites among enthusiasts is the parrot.These birds are colorful and can be an amazing addition to the family. Having one of these birds, means that you need to learn how to take care of one. A huge part of taking care of your parrot is choosing the right birdcage and learning how to keep it clean. Lots of times you see Pirates that have a parrot on his shoulder, but this isn’t really an option for most people.

Choosing the right parrot bird cage will make a really large difference in the comfort and happiness of your bird. If you have ever had fish, you know that they need a certain amount of space per fish or they are not going to thrive, and may even die very easily. You can say the same thing for birds. When you go about selecting your parrot bird cage, you have to be aware of how much space they need in order to keep them thriving and healthy. Your bird isn’t going to do very well if it doesn’t have the appropriate space.

When you go to look at parrot bird cages, what you have to do is talk to someone in the store (or a representative at a web site) to be sure you are getting what you need. If the representative of the website or company doesn’t have any idea about what you are talking about or what you need, then you need to go someplace else. Some people out there really care about the health of your pet but other people just simply want to make a sale. Having the most expensive and most extravagant birdcage isn’t always a necessity, but you do need to have the best birdcage that is suitable to your birds needs.

When you know you have found the right size you need for parrot bird cages, you then have to think about a few things in your home. If you have other pets, like cats or even dogs, then you obviously have some issues you need to think about other than the size of your cage. You are going to need something that is up off the ground, and that your other pet can not get to.This isn’t always an easy task, but there are some things you can do to get around it. That may mean your parrot bird cages are going to have to hang from the ceiling. As you probably know birds stress out pretty easily and you don’t want your bird to be suffering from a constant state of stress.

You must remember to always keep up on the cleanliness and sanitation of your parrot’s birdcage. It doesn’t matter what material you choose to use as a liner, or how clean and neat your bird appears to be, you have to keep it clean. Not only does this help to keep your bird healthy but it’s also great for your home. The smell from unkempt parrot bird cages can be overwhelming if they are not cleaned as they should be. You probably want to think about cleaning the cage at least once a day, and possibly even twice, so the environment can be beneficial for all involved.

You may not need the most extravangant cage but maybe you want it. Check out our listings of top quality stainless steel parrot cages. You bird is going to live a very long time you might as well give it a cage that will last it’s lifetime.

When I first began looking for a large bird cage for my two parakeets, I wasn’t sure how big it should be or whether my birds, Charlie and Sweetie really needed a larger cage.  So I started to ask people I knew in a chat room about what they thought.  One of them suggested that I look for “flight bird cages”.  I really didn’t know what that was, but she quickly told me that it was for my birds so that they could actually fly in the cage.This is the reason that it has that name.  I felt foolish, but hey, who knew!  When I looked online, I couldn’t find exactly what I wanted right away.  So I decided to dedicate a site just to flight bird cages.

I have a lot of information about why birds really should be able to fly inside of a cage, rather than all the time just out of their cage in the house.  Charlie and Sweetie have loved their new cage and really do seem much happier.  Some of my points of why this type of cage is good for them are below.

Why I think Flight Bird Cages are good for birds:

My birds are much happier when they can fly around in their cage.The large cage lets them be very healthy since they can do their flying anytime they get the urge to.  It keeps their little bodies strong!

They are much safer in their cage if there are other pets in your home, such as a cat or dog.If you can be with your pets during long periods of time, you will know that they are safe, happy and flying in their bird cage.  One word of advice that I read somewhere, so use your own judgment on this, don’t put your birds in a round cage because it doesn’t give them any points of reference and they will be confused.  That’s why a lot of bird cages probably are hexagon or at least have corners.

The right bird houses are perfect for breeding birds.After finding out that birds that could fly would breed, I did observe Charlie and Sweetie doing just that.Just to make sure you understand that if you have had no luck with your birds mating, it might be because the birdcage they are in is not large enough.  Birds need to fly to breed!

It makes your birds feel free.  During the spring and summer months, I sometimes put their cage outside on my patio.  I think when they whistle at the people that go by is a very funny and cute thing.Everyone seems to chuckle when they hear it, and my next-door friends actually adore it.

Cleaning is much easier, giving you more room to maneuver.  I found that the easier cages are to clean, they get changed and cleaned a lot more often.  Even my husband doesn’t mind cleaning it, and it takes less time than it used to with the smaller cage.

The flight bird cage I got for them is on a pedestal, so they are at eye level with us.  They love being able to be right there with us and talk to us a lot more often.This is because then they can be with us a lot, but just as safe.  They got used to being with all of us when they were in their smaller cage because I could pick it up and move it.  Even with this bigger cage for them, it still makes it so manageable.Just so you are aware, your bird wants to be in the mix with everyone, too.

To help figure on what size birdcage you’ll need, remember my Charlie and Sweetie are parakeets.  Their cage is 32” width by 22” depth.It measures in height just at 59 inches.  The flight cages are a bit more expensive than just the small little bird cages that you probably had when you first got your birds.You better bet that Charlie and Sweetie are very enjoyable pets because now they can fly with their new home birdcage.  I hope you will visit often, as I am going to be adding more material to this small site.You can leave a few tips that you do with your birds, that way everyone will be educated.Please come back lots and thanks for your visit.

A bird aviary is the most important piece of equipment you’ll need to purchase for your new bird. A suitable aviary can assist in keeping your bird safe and healthy. There are a lot of bird aviaries on the market, which can make it difficult for the the new bird keeper.. How does the bird owner select the right one?

First of all, study the species of bird you are intending to keep. If you are housing any type of parakeet, cockatiel or some other long tailed bird species, you’ll need a long aviary so that your bird can get enough exercise. Preferably, the bird aviary will be long enough for the bird to fly comfortably from one side to the other. A bird with a heavyset body, such as a lovebird or a Sengal parrot will get appropriate exercise climbing throughout the aviary. It is best for these birds to be in a taller aviary than it is wide.

You should then consider the size of the aviary. Generally you should plan to purchase the biggest aviary you can afford for your bird, a newly weaned handfed baby bird may feel lost and terrified in a large aviary. Some of the younger birds could have trouble locating their food and water bowls. If it is affordable using a smaller bird aviary for your baby bird’s first few months and then changing to a bigger aviary when it is older would be a good idea.

Keep in mind when you’re choosing your bird’s aviary the spacing between the aviary bars. A great looking bird aviary is not very effective if your bird can fit through the bars! When considering using an aviary with wire mesh, you should compare the size of the hole in the mesh with the size of your bird’s head prior to making your choice. When the bird aviary is built with one inch mesh it is going to allow for a cockatiel to put his head through. It has been know for cockatiels to instead of taking their heas out through the same hole, to bend their neck into ‘U’ shape and put it into another hole.

After you have determined the aviary size and bar spacing, you chould look at a few other facets of bird aviary design. Inspect the cage tray. When the time comes to clean it, is there a grate in the aviary to prevent the bird from escaping? Is the tray deep enough to catch most of the mess your bird makes? If your aviary has a deep tray but no cage apron then you may get a lot of seed hulls and feathers on the cage floor. You can place the aviary in a plastic apron base or cover the bottom with a cloth apron but an in built metal apron is a better choice.

To end with, don’t forget to have a look at the aviary cups. You should be able to access the cups without having to enter through the main door of your bird aviary. If you are buying a bird aviary for a larger bird, the cups should actually bolt to the aviary unless you want to spend every morning and afternoon for the next 50 years reaching for cups that your bird has flung onto the bottom of the bird aviary

If you a replacing a bird aviary for an older parrot type bird, some owners have told me it’s crucial to get a bird cage of the same colour. They believe that a bird that is familiar with a white painted aviary, will not be happy with a metal cloured one.

People who opt to cage birds should have the appropriate housing for them.The lifetime of the bird will be greatly impacted by what size and type of aviary you buy.
It’s advised to get one that’s very large. Ensure there is adequate space for the bird to climb, stretch and play inside the cage rather than it just sitting on a perch placed inside the bird aviary.
All bird aviaries need horizontal bars. So as to make it easier for the parrot when climbing inside the aviary. Check the spaces between the bars so it does not injure itself during this activity.
Do not be fooled by inexpensive bird aviaries, do your research first. The material used in constructing the bird aviary may not be of good quality and may also pose as a danger for the parrot. I
Standard bird aviaries have doors and latches. It is advisable not to choose this as it can cause injury. My advice would be to use detachable ones as this has been proven to be safer.
Most animals desecrate. The bird owner will appreciate having a tray to pull out at the bottom of the aviary so it can be cleaned. You will find this easier than going inside to clean the bird aviary of droppings, which will take a long time to clean.
Thebird aviary should have a specified area where the bowl will be placed. Manufacturers sometimes supply plates otherwise you will need to buy them individually. Use a removable one as it will need to be claeaned twice a day before and after feeding.
Your bird will find it easier to get to his food if the peerch is place nearby.
Having a pet big or small is an big responsibility. You, the owner will appreciate many years of joy with your spacious and safe bird cage.