The sizing depends on the species of the parrot and I have heard that bigger is better when it comes to the size of the cage. However sizing also depends on how much time the parrot spends in its cage. A parrot that only sleeps in its cage could do with a small cage relative to its species size though a parrot that spends around half a day or less in its cage would require a much larger one. The cage must be large enough to allow the parrot to flap its wings and accommodate a few toys. Also when it comes to sizing parrots require more length or width than height since they do not take off vertically.
The material that the cage is constructed of is crucial to your parrot's health since cages containing lead or zinc can result in the death of your parrot. Safe and strong materials suitable for parrot cages include stainless steel and wrought iron. I am unsure about the suitability of brass as a material for parrot cages since brass is an alloy of zinc and copper even though it is purportedly safe. Stainless steel cages are strong, durable, and much more long lasting than wrought iron. Wrought iron cages are painted by a method called powder coating which chemically bonds the paint to the metal. It is also important that the parrot cannot break the bars such as some macaws are capable of.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
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