Parrot Cages

The two most important things to consider when purchasing a parrot cage for your bird are the material from which it is made and the shape.

The material:

The most important parrot cage material to avoid is any form of zinc.   Your cage must not be galvanised nor should it be cast iron.   Zinc, in particular, will kill your bird.   If you click onto one of the links here you will see a variety of cages made from stainless steel or steel which has been powder coated, which is a form of paint treatment.   Keep your bird well away from lead and zinc.  

The Shape:

The next most important consideration when buying a parrot cage is the shape and size. Your bird must be able to spread its wings easily without touching the sides of the cage. So, ideally, the cage should be square or rectangular and the size will depend on the type of parrot you intend to house. The cage should not be circular in shape as this does not allow the bird to stretch easily and it will keep knocking its wings on the side. Also, the bird will tend to go round and round in circles, which will not be at all good for it. The other consideration when buying a cage is that there is sufficient height for the bird to perch without its head touching the top or its tail touching the bottom. It should also be able to fly from perch to perch.

The Perches:

A parrot must have at least two perches within the parrot cage. One perch should be near the food and water bowls and, at least one perch should be at high level, where it can perch at night to sleep. The perches should not be of even diameter but should preferably be pieces of tree branch so that the bird can vary its grip with its feet.

A parrot must have at least two perches within the parrot cage. One perch should be near the food and water bowls and, at least one perch should be at high level, where it can perch at night to sleep.   The perches should not be of even diameter but should preferably be pieces of tree branch so that the bird can vary its grip with its feet.