Bird Cages

Bird cages vary so much that it is important to learn which ones are good for your pet bird and which ones are not.

Too often we see pet birds stuffed into the smallest possible bird cages. It breaks our heart to see this and that is the major reason why we hate pet bird stores because they too suffer from lack of space.

Like you, your pet bird needs adquate space and freedom to roam around, relax and enjoy himself. If you cage your bird into a small cage, he will become depressed and might even start to pull out his feathers. Trust us, you don't want for this to happen!

We understand that most people probably don't have the talent to make their own bird cages, but if you could, it would be the best thing for your pet bird.

The bird cage on the right was made by my husband who happens to be rather talented when it comes to wood work. He used untreated pine to fabricate the frame of the cage.

To make the cage snake proof and rodent proof (pet birds attract rodents), he used snake wire to build the "wall" of the bird cage.

The cage is lined with newspaper which gets changed around three times per week.

The perches are made from trees and bushes in our garden which are safe.

A good rule of thumb is to see which trees and shrubs get populated by native birds, these are usually save for your pet bird too but we recommend you double check according to the species of bird you keep.

It is also important to place their food and water bowls toward the top third of the pet bird cage. The reason being is because they will poop in the water otherwise. We also incorporated bird toys such as a swing, a ladder and bird seed treats which are like fortified bird bars with dried fruit and vegetables.

Before you move your pet bird into the bird cage, rub the metal part of the cage with lemon juice or vinegar. This takes care of probable metal shavings or other nasties and kills them. Once you have done this, the cage is safe for your babies and they will be very happy in there for sure.