
Choosing a cage
Choosing a Cage
When choosing a cage for your bird, keep in mind that birds are like little airplanes, flying across an area, rather than little helicopters that hover up and down. Small birds such as the cockatiel and parakeet love to fly and prefer a long rectangular cage that offers horizontal space for short flights. Your bird needs the largest cage you can afford in order to benefit from daily exercise. The cage should be long enough so your bird can fully extend its wings without having the wings touch the sides of the cage. The bird should also have ample clearance for its head and from the cage ceiling and its tail from the cage floor when sitting on its perch. In addition to your bird, the cage must hold a few perches, some toys, a food bowl, a water bowl and possibly a bathtub.