subject: So you got a Parakeet, now what? [print this page] So you got a Parakeet, now what? So you got a Parakeet, now what?
When it comes to your lovely little feathered friends, no home is as comfortable as the one that allows room to move, play and sleep. The type of bird cage you purchase for your parakeets is as important as they type of food you feed them. A bird cage that is too small limits their ability to thrive and to learn. A bird cage that allows extra room to explore and play allows your bird endless possibilities to entertain themselves.
Studies have shown that a bird that is well entertained is a smarter and healthier bird. Confined spaces promote boredom and ultimately decrease the lifespan of your little friend. Boredom also fosters aggressive behavior and an increased tendency to be more destructive to the things around them. Even if you have a limited amount of room for a bird cage, you should consider the largest cage for the space you have.
Bird cages come in a variety of colors and shapes. They have big bar spacing and they have smaller bar spacing for the littler guys we enjoy so much. Safety of the bird cage is a key factor in choosing the right cage. Parakeet bird cages are recommended to have a bar spacing of 1/2 to 5/8 to protect against entrapping your parakeets head between the bars.
There are a variety of bird cages from small single bird cages to larger multi-bird cages. Which ever cage you choose, be sure to pick a cage that is safe for your birds, large enough to enjoy and strong enough to endure for years to come.
