One of the most important items for your bird is the cage. Some important factors to consider are–how large will the bird grow to be–where will you place the cage–will the cage design and color match your decor–will there be enough room for the bird cage supplies and accessories ?  Will the cage be placed in the main family room or in a less often used room?  Will the cage fit with the furniture?

The bird should have enough room to stretch out. Birds like to flap their wings and will stretch out their legs. It is also important that while sitting on the perch there is plenty of room so the tail fathers don’t hit the bottom or the back of the cage.  Most experts agree when buying a cage, buy your bird the large bird cage you can afford.

Of course, the bird will have to have the proper food and water dishes, along wth bath bowls and toys. Your bird will need to exercise and play to entertain theirselves as they will become bored just like you and me. Play and exercise also stimulates them mentally.

The bar spacing is also important. The horizontal bars should encourage climbing. Care should be given that your bird can not harm his/herself by trying to excape and getting stuck in the bars. As a good guide for the size of the cage most experts agree the bigger the better after taking in consideration of bar spacing.

Large doors are important so the dishes, toys and bird cage accessories and of cource the bird can be removed and replaced for easy cleaning or rearranging. As the bird chews his toys, you will need to replace as some items like a frayed rope might cause the claws to get stuck. Close inspection of all items in the cage will help to keep a safe environment for your bird.  A slide-out tray will aahelp in ease of cleaning. A clean cage makes for a happy and healthier bird.  Don’t forget the bird needs 10 to 12 hours sleep so one of the  bird cage covers will be needed.