Whenever possible, try to purchase the largest cage suitable to the species of your bird that you can both afford and accommodate.

The cage should also be wider than it is tall, yet still tall enough to accommodate the bird's tail. Remember birds mostly fly and move about their cages in a horizontal direction not up and down. So avoid cages that are tall and cylindrical, these type cages aren't very practical and don't offer the bird useful room. Also avoid cages with ornamental scrollwork. Birds can get their leg bands and heads caught on the loops.

Powder coated or stainless steel cages are excellent choices. They are both practical and long lasting in addition to being very attractive and easy to clean.

Bar spacing is also a very important consideration. If the bars are spaced too far apart, smaller birds may be able to slip through or get their heads wedged between the bars. Even if they don't get their heads stuck, it still presents a danger in homes with other predatory animals like cats and dogs. The cage should also have some horizontal bars so that the bird can climb around the cage easily.

The cage sizes listed below are minimal sizes for the species of birds we raise, remember these are minimal cage sizes:

Species Minimum Cage Size Bar Spacing
African Greys 24"x24"x30" 3/4" to 1"

Meyers and Red Bellied 24"x20"x24" 5/8" to 3/4"

Citron Cockatoos 30"x24"x30" 1" to 1½"

Lining The Cage & Type of Perches
Toys In The Cage
Recommended Branches & Safe Foliage
Harmful Plants & Trees