So you’ve decided to have a pet bird? Excellent! You have chosen a great companion. One of the basic things that you need to consider is to get an adequate cage for your bird to live.

In the market, there is a wide variety of cages for your pet. There are so many options that it can be overwhelming and not knowing which is the best option. Here we will give you some guidelines to follow to buy the best cage for your winged companion.

Before buying a cage consider the following points:

• Location and Placement: First of all, you need to decide the place of your home where the cage will be placed (avoid near the windows but in a place where there is activity). Once you have decided the place, it will influence the size and shape that best suits that space.
• Cage Size: This is one of the important points to consider since depending on the size of your bird it will be the size of the cage you will choose. If your bird is small then it will not need as much space as other larger species. Still consider giving them enough space so they can be comfortable and not develop negative behavior such as screaming, biting, or psychological disorders.
• Bar Spacing: One of the purposes of cages is to keep your birds safe, that’s why the bars of the cages for small birds need to be separated by no more than half an inch. That way we can prevent our partners from escaping. If you have large birds, you need a cage with horizontal bars to encourage exercise.
• Form and Style: On the recommendation of veterinarians, it is best to avoid round cages, as they can affect the psychological health of your partner. It is better to choose the angular cages, besides they are practical and come in a great variety of shapes and sizes.
• Quality: Finally the quality of the cage is essential when choosing the cage for your pet. You need to verify that it is made of good quality materials and is well constructed. We recommend choosing cages made of stainless steel, as they are non-toxic, easy to clean and will not chip.

See the original article in TheSprucePets.