If your latest pet is a parrot you need to pay special attention to the cage you are putting it in. A hanging bird cage is ideal for small birds and will prove to be a great space saver for your home. If you have a palatial house then you do not need to worry about space, but if you live in a small apartment, hanging cages are definitely for you.

A few people just purchase hanging bird cages to doll up their homes. These are primarily meant for home décor and do not have the essentials of a pet bird cage. So you need to be extremely careful when you go shopping for your parrot’s home. There are a few things you should keep an eye out for and pay special attention to when roaming the market for a pet cage that will suit your new bird.

Wooden hanging cages may look lovely, but they should only be reserved for home décor. What you need to look for in an authentic hanging bird cage is a removable bottom, a seed catcher, a perch that is crafted for a live bird’s feet, spacing between the bars and the bar gauge. The cage should be made from non toxic materials and ideally should be made of powder coated wire or steel.

Although there are a number of varieties of material that you can choose from, steel hanging cages are preferred as easy to clean and maintain, unlike other materials like bamboo. If you are looking for a hanging cage you should be able to spot one out easily. Most cages that are meant for hanging have a handle on top. If it has an opening at the top, then it’s not the one you are looking for.

When purchasing a bird cage, you also need to make a note of the size of the bird, your parrot will grow soon and you do not want to change the cage once it’s fully grown. So check with the vet as to what size the bird will take finally and make your purchase accordingly. Even though the bird is caged it needs enough room to spread its wings.

How you hang the cage is also very essential to understand. You could get free standing stands to match the cage or you could simply install a mechanism on the wall to hold the cage. A stand is advisable as you can move it around the house. When looking for a stand you should ensure that the one you pick provides stability and is strong. The stand could tip over if the bird gets too excited and make the bird restless. So pay special attention to the stand you pick and ask your supplier to ensure that it is sturdy.

These are just a few essentials that you need to know if you are a bird lover. However a hanging bird cage is also very commonly used as home décor and it lends the place a charming touch and makes the living space look grand if it is ornamental. Bird cages can be found easily on the internet and often you can buy pieces that have great stories attached to them. So keep your eyes and ears open, you never know you may just have yourself a piece of history.

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