Find the best cage for your pet bird

Your pet birds need certain types of bird cages. There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to your bird’s cage.

Your bird’s cage is his castle and where he will be spending most of his time. So, it’s important that you provide a cage that is comfortable, safe, and entertaining.

Bird cages come in all shapes and sizes and it’s important for you to know which is the best for your bird. When shopping for cages, there are a lot of things you need to take into consideration. This includes and is not limited to: the cage size and shape, material, door type, cage bottom, playtop safety, and for the sake of your wallet, price, and transportation.

The Best for Your Bird

See the best bird cages we recommend for your bird’s species:

• The Best X-Small Cages
  For Canaries and Finches
• The Best Small Cages
  For Cockatiels, Lovebirds, Small Parakeets, and Parrotlets
• The Best Medium Cages
  For Caiques, Small Conures, Lories, Large Parakeets, Pionus, and Poicephalus
• The Best Large Cages
  For African Greys, Amazons, Small Cockatoos, Large Conures, Eclectus, Hawk-Headed Parrots, and Mini-Macaws
• The Best X-Large Cages
  For Large Cockatoos and Macaws

Important Cage Features

It’s important to learn how to choose the proper bird cage for your pet bird. For your own reference, and so you will know that the bird cages we recommend really are the best for your bird, here are the most important cage features you need to take into consideration when shopping for bird cages on your own:

• Size and shape – Your pet bird’s cage needs to be as large as you can afford and have room for. However, the bar spacing also needs to be right for your bird’s species so he can’t escape or get his head stuck between the bars. Try to avoid complicated, round, multi-level, or antique bird cages. Complicated cage designs may lead to your bird’s toes or tongue getting caught in parts. Antique bird cages may be coated in toxic paint, so keep this in mind. The cages on this page are tried and tested designs and materials and are organized by bird size and species. The table below shows the recommended cage size and bar spacing depending on the size of your pet bird. So, while you’re looking, keep in mind that these cage sizes are the absolute minimums and bigger is always better (just make sure the bar spacing is right as well).

• Materials – Cages come in a variety of different materials. The best material for a bird cage is stainless steel. It’s safe, doesn’t rust, and is very strong and durable. Cages made out of wood, bamboo, or other weak material can easily be chewed through and are practically useless. Some cages are painted and this paint can either be safe or unsafe for your bird–it’s better to avoid it. The cages below are made out of the best and safest material for pet birds so you can be sure that you are getting the perfect cage.

• Doors – Cages are available with a few different types of doors including doors that swing out, lift up (like a guillotine), or drop down (like a drawbridge). It’s important that you know what type of door works best for you as well as your bird. Some birds easily escape from doors that lift up, some birds won’t fit through doors with smaller openings, and some doors that swing out don’t have enough space between the door and the cage and may catch your bird’s toe. You also need to take into consideration the number of food and water dish doors. There is a lot to consider. The cages below all have tested door types and are categorized by bird species so you will know that you are choosing the right kind.

• Cage bottom – Being able to easily clean your cage is a big plus. Some cages are sized perfectly for the newspaper (the best, safest, and cheapest bedding material) to fit in the bottom–something I’m sure you’ll want. Some cages have removable grates and others do not. Removable grates help a lot with the cleaning process as well as with keeping your bird safe. The cages below are all easy to clean, so you can rest assured that you will be saving time.

• Play center – Some cages come with playcenters (or “playtops”) on the top or side of the cage. These are great and your pet bird may spend a lot of his time there so it’s important that they are safe and have food and water dishes attached. The cages with playtops below are all tested and approved for both safety and fun playtime for your bird.

We know cage hunting isn’t easy, so we’ve done the hard work for you and have found the best cages on the market at the best prices for each type of bird.