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Are you in need of a new bird cage? Cage shopping can be overwhelming, frustrating, and time consuming. There are so many brands and models to choose from, not to mention all the little things you have to consider: bar spacing, size, model, brand, just to name a few. There are so many options out there, how can you ever narrow it done?
First, decide what you want the cage for. Is it a permanent residence? A travel carrier? Next, consider the size of the bird that will inhabit the cage. If it is a travel cage, you can certainly go smaller then what is the norm. Let's assume for the sake of this article that the cage is a permanent residence. Rule of thumb is that the cage must be wide enough for the bird to stretch its wings out fully, without getting tangled in the bars. Ideally the cage should also be double the height of the bird. Of course, for a smaller species, this could lead to the conclusion that you can get away with a fairly small cage. This is an untruth. Don't forget, not only the bird will be in the cage, but multiple perches, toys, a food and water dish, as well as some form of Happy Hut for the bird to roost at night.
Next, consider your budget. Do you have enough to pay full retail price of the cage, or are you looking for something a little cheaper? Lets lay out our options.
Cheapest
- Craigslist is a great resource to search for a gently used cage at a heavily discounted price
- Hoobly is another online source for gentle used, or sometimes even new, cages
- Your local newspaper classifieds
Cheaper
- eBay is a great place to find gently used, or more likely, new cages at discounted prices from individual vendors
- Scritches.com is a bird oriented bidding site. Sometimes with their supplies its hit and miss
Moderate
- Bird-cages.com has great prices on brand new cages
If you purchase a gentle used cage, be sure to check that the powder coating is in good shape, and disinfect the cage thoroughly with a mild bleach (or other disinfectant) solution before beginning to set it up for its new inhabitant. If the powder coating is not in the greatest shape, you can contact your local motorcycle repair shop and enquire as to the cost of re-powder coating a cage. You may be pleasantly surprised at how economical it is! I've heard of people being able to re-coat a cage for fifty dollars or less.
Hit up your local yard sales as well. You may be surprised at what you find! Whatever venue you choose, be patient. You will find the right cage! Happy shopping.
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