Choosing from all the different parrot cages can be tough – there are so many! But your feathered friend needs a home of his or her own, so off you go shopping.

But before you whip out your wallet or credit card, here are three tips for choosing parrot cages, to help you find the right one!

3 Great Tips for Choosing Parrot Cages

1. Bird Size Versus Cage Size

Parrots range in size from small to extra-large, but any bird will feel more comfortable with extra space. If your new pet isn’t yet fully grown, buy according to the size he or she will be.

Parrot cages can get pricey, so you don’t want to have to keep buying them because your pet has outgrown the current one.

It’s far better to get the cage a little too big, rather than a little too small. It doesn’t have to be a parrot mansion, but your bird should have some elbow room, not to mention room for toys.

2. Room for Toys and Exercise

Yes, parrot toys. Especially if your pet is along most of the day, it’s like a human – your parrot will get bored stiff looking at the same four walls every days. Some diversion is required, and you need to have the extra cage room to house these playful items.

3 Great Tips for Choosing Parrot Cages

If you go shopping, you’ll certainly see “parrot gyms“! They will have swings, ropes, climbing surfaces and shapes…there is practically no limit to the setups! And like with a small child, your pet will be much happier if there is always something to do, or something that intrigues it.

Your bird needs exercise, and likes to climb. Accommodate their needs by making sure the parrot cages you’re considering have horizontal bars. Why horizontal and not vertical? It makes it easier to climb without slipping

Does you cage have room to fly? This might not be practical with a very large parrot, but ideal parrot cages will have room for at least a short flight; at the very least, room to stretch out its wings without touching the sides of the cage.

3. Cages and Shapes

What shape should parrot cages be…or does it matter? Surprisingly, it does (or so say parrot experts).

Parrots do a bit better in cages with corners. While they can be traditional squares or rectangles, you can think outside the box as well (so to speak). Octagon parrot cages are one example; hexagons are another.

The thinking is that the birds don’t get a good frame of reference in a round or circular-sided cage, and may get confused.

How Much Does a Cage Cost?

There are all kinds of price ranges, and a good rule of thumb is go with a middle range – not the cheapest bird cage, nor the most expensive. But as to cost itself, it depends a great deal on cage size and materials used.

For example, wrought iron will be lots more expensive than stainless steel.

BONUS TIP! Parrot Cages and Your Decor

Let’s face it — bird cages can be quite large, and for you and the cage to co-exist, it needs to fit in with the room’s decor. Or at least not clash with the other furniture in the room!

But by taking you time and choosing between all the parrot cages out there, you’ll be able to pick the best home for your feathered friend.

3 Great Tips for Choosing Parrot Cages