How to Find the Best Cage for a Cockatiel
Since your cockatiel will be spending much of its time in its cage, it's important that you select a cage that will make your pet feel comfortable and secure.
- Difficulty:
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Instructions
Things You'll Need
- Bird Cage Cleaner
- Bird Cages
- Bird Food/water Bowls
- Bird Perches
- Bird Toys
- Small Bird Play Pen
- Bird Cage Paper
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Select a large cage so the bird will have plenty of room to move about inside. It should be able to spread its wings easily without hitting the sides.
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Look for a square cage that allows the bird to nest in the corners and feel safe.
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Avoid round cages where the bars bend to meet in the center - the bird's toes or beak can get caught in this spot.
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Opt for a cage with plastic, coated bars if you want something that will look nice and be easy to clean.
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Understand that block cages made of welded wire are a less expensive choice, but if you go this route, use vinegar and water to clean the cage and remove any excess zinc, which could poison the bird.
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Be sure that the cage bars are not more that 3/4 of an inch apart, so your bird won't be able to stick its head through the openings.
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Check the cage door to be sure that it is large enough that you can stick your hand in, with your bird perched on your hand, without the bird having to duck down.
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Equip the cage with perches and toys to keep the cockatiel occupied. Make sure the cage is at least 16 inches high to accommodate two levels of perches.
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Select a cage that is wider than high since the bird will spend much of its time on the ground floor.
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Look for a grate on the floor, to keep the bird from sitting in its droppings.
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Tips & Warnings
Keep the cage in a busy room where people travel through regularly, since cockatiels are used to being in the midst of a flock.
Be sure the cage is kept away from direct sunlight and drafts.
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Comments
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zalduondo
Aug 22, 2009
Our cockatiel loves to walk behind us -
doglover754
Feb 27, 2007
Cockatiels love to be out of their cage. They love to fly around in your house.
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Feb 21, 2006
These birds should only be in a cage when they cannot be watched. They can be trained to stay on the cage. It is also good for them to go with you to the shower because they need to get wet every day. They need to be able to fly back to their cage.
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Feb 21, 2006
These birds should only be in a cage when they cannot be watched. They can be trained to stay on the cage. It is also good for them to go with you to the shower because they need to get wet every day. They need to be able to fly back to their cage.
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Nov 22, 2005
Select perches of different diameters and shapes. For example, a manzanita branch, a cement perch, a wooden dowel perch and a rope perch. This will exercise your bird's feet as they will not always be grasped in the same position.
