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When I first began looking for a huge 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.Crazy me, but how was I to guess!  When I looked online, I couldn’t find exactly what I wanted right away.I have dedicated this website to all about why larger birdcages are important for your pet birds.

I have since found more and more 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 the greatest for them are below.

Why I think Flight Bird Cages are necessary for birds:

My birds are much happier when they can fly around in their cage.The bigger cages lets all birds be healthier and happier because they get their exercises in all day.  It keeps their little bodies strong!

They are a lot safer in their cage if there are other animals in your house, such as a cat or dog.  Especially so when you can not be home with them all the time, they can still fly about in their cage.  One word of caution that I read somewhere, so use your own idea 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 so many cages probably are hexagon or at least have corners.

The right bird houses are perfect for breeding birds.I discovered that after Charlie and Sweetie started flying about in the bird cage, they began to mate.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.Allowing birds access to flight will enhance their ability to mate!

It makes your pet bird feel free.  When it is warm outside, I make sure that their cage is outdoors once in a while.  I think when they whistle at the people that go by is a very funny and cute thing.When the unexpected person walks by, they smile and then giggle and my other friends howl with laughter.

You can clean the cage easier because of the room you have in it.  I found that the easier cages are to clean, they get changed and cleaned a lot more often.  Even my son 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 my birds 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.  That way they can join the family more often and still be very safe.Being able to move the cage to where we were, the birds were so accustomed to them being around us.  Even with this bigger cage for them, it still makes it so easy.Always remember, birds love to be in the family-unit also.

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.  The height is 59”.  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 bird cage.  I hope you will visit often, as I am going to be adding more material to this website.I hope that you will share some of your time to tell us about some of your tips about birds.Just wanted to say thank you again for visiting and look to your return.

When you decide to have a pet bird, you should remember that it requires adequate living space. This is one of the things you must consider when planning to by one.

Bird cages come in different and sizes. The general rule when buying it is that this should always be a lot bigger than your pet bird. Keeping your pet bird in a small cage that is too small for them is bad because it often leads to undesirable behavior like biting, feather plucking, screaming and certain psychological disorders.

The ideal bird cage should allow the bird walk around comfortably and fully extend or flap their wings. Give also some consideration when you also put inside food, water and toys since these also take up some space inside the cage.

As bar spacing is there all around bird cages are very open. Pay attention to the spacing in the bird cage because if it is too wide, your bird may squeeze and escape through the bars. For owners who have small birds, spacing should not be more than half an inch apart. In case you have a big bird, you look for the cage, if you can get that has vertical as well as horizontal bars.

While inspecting the different bird cages, check the latch or the lock which keeps it closed. Can this be easily opened by the bird? Believe it or not, some birds can do this so be sure that this can’t happen.

Bird cages are also available in various shapes, probably you must be knowing that. When you are shopping for it, try to get angled cages instead of round ones as some studies have shown round cages are not good for the health of the bird. You should not worry when you decide to get an angled cage because these can still be hung or placed on a stand.

Another thing to consider when shopping for bird cages is if this can easily be cleaned. Yes this has to be cleaned and washed especially when the bird droppings accumulate so you should not have any problems removing and returning it.

Whenever you go shopping, you want value for your money and the same goes when you are buying a bird cage. It should be made of superior quality and solid. If the material used is metal, naturally it must be stainless steel which is easy for you to clean and non-toxic.

The last thing you have to consider when choosing a cage for your pet bird is where you will be putting it once you bring it home. The ideal spot should be spacious and far away from drafts and windows.

Knowing how to choose the right cage for your pet bird will ensure that it will live for a very long time with its new owner namely you. If you are working, make sure that there are a few things inside the cage to keep it entertained by buying the bird some accessories, perches and toys.

While some birds can stay in the cage the whole day, find time to bring it home every so often so it can fly around the house and get a little workout. Just be sure that the windows and doors are closed when you decide to do it otherwise this could fly out and you will never see your bird again.