When I first began looking for a large bird cage for my two parakeets, I was not sure how big it should be or whether my birds, Charlie and Sweetie really needed a larger cage. So I started to ask friends 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.It was daffy of me, but I did not understand! When I looked online, I couldn’t find exactly what I wanted quickly enough. So I decided to dedicate a site just to flight bird cages.
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 good for them are below.
Why I think Flight Bird Cages are good 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 pets in your dwelling, such as a cat or dog.If you can be with your pets during long periods of time, you will know that they are safe, happy and flying in their bird 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 a lot of bird cages probably are hexagon or at least have corners.
The right bird houses are perfect for breeding birds. I found this out because now that Charlie and Sweetie can fly around in their cage, they started breeding.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. Birds need to fly to breed!
It makes your birds feel free. During the spring and summer months, I sometimes put their cage outside on my patio. 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.
Cleaning is much easier, giving you more room to maneuver. 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.This way the birds can be with us in a safe environment. They got used to being with all of us when they were in their smaller cage because I could pick it up and move it. Even with this bigger cage for them, it still makes it so manageable.Just so you are aware, your bird wants to be in the mix with everyone, too.
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.At the 59 inch mark, it is a good elevation. 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. But believe me, Charlie and Sweetie are such happy, healthy and breeding birds now that they have their new birdcage. I hope you will are here often, as I am going to be adding more posts to this little page.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.
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that is so true, I am getting ready to buy my first parrot and I have heard a lot of those tips when I go to buy my first cage