Shape is an important aspect of bird cages, but the materials used are equally important.  Birds come into direct contact with the bird cage wire, so naturally the materials used in the cage deserve special attention.

Not ordinary chicken wire
Small bird cage wire comes in several types of metal finishes. The most familiar wire, chicken wire, is coated with zinc that is detrimental to bird health. That's fine for chickens -they don't gnaw on the wire. Your bird is a different story. Even if your bird is not one for chewing on bird cage wire, keep in mind that your pet is in near constant contact with its boundaries.  The safest and most popular material for bird cage wire is stainless steel. Durable, nice looking, and easy to maintain, stainless steel bird cage wire will outlast wood and acrylic plastic materials.

Know Your Different Kinds Of Bird Cages

Breeding Cages
The breeding bird cage usually consists of two individual bird cages that are connected but are separated by a panel.  This panel can easily be removed so that the two birds may coexist for breeding purposes.

Dometop Cages
Dometop bird cages allow your birds more living space while safely protected inside of thier cages. Unlike most playtop bird cages, the dometop bird cage allows your bird to see above the bird cage.

Flight Bird Cages
Flight bird cages allow birds to achieve full flight.  This type of bird cage is meant for multiple birds and has several bird cage perches and feeders.  They are much taller and wider than the average bird cage and should only be used for birds who are accustomed to such a large amount of space. Flight bird cages allow a bird more exercise.

Parrot Perches
A parrot perch is generally for a larger bird and can be made of various materials, including wood, rope, or even concrete. Providing a variety of perch materials and sizes will help to maintain healthy feet and claws.

Playtop Bird Cages
The playtop bird cage provides a space for your bird to exercise and explore its freedom outside of the bird cage, and usually includes bird cage feeders as well. A solid top on the playtop bird cage (beneath the play area, above the bird cage area) is excellent for collecting food and other bird messes while the bird is on top of the bird cage.

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Single Bird Cages
The single bird cage comes in a variety of sizes and is suitable for only one bird. Check bar spacing and the width of your bird's wing span to determine the best bird cage fit. Elevate this bird cage to sit at a human's chest level.

Travel Bird Cages
The travel bird cage is usually a smaller version of a normal bird cage. The travel bird cage does not need to be large, nor does it need to be as durable as your bird cage. Be sure that your bird can comfortably fit in this cage for a short amount of time so that it will not become stressed.


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