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Bird cages should be selected with both caution and care to ensure both the safety and well-being of your pet. While used cages are often more affordable than newer ones, they are not often the optimal choice for a variety of reasons.
First off, the elaborate styles which may be discovered in antique shops are often designed primarily for decoration. This means they may not have been created from safe materials for any animal. In fact, some decorative paints can be fatally toxic for most birds and other pets.
Such options also may have had poor structural choices made. For instance, one may only have vertical bars and not allow for many climbing opportunities. Other issues include ornate design elements which can trap different parts of a curious bird's body. Finally, they are often not very ideal when it comes to keeping the cage clean.
Bird cages discovered at garage sales can be of high quality. However, you have no way of knowing the history of the product. It is possible that it was repainted or altered in some way with dangerous materials. In addition to this, there is no way of knowing how healthy the previous animal kept within the cage was. Sometimes, a bird may pass away and leave behind contagious bacteria.
In some situations, an imported cage may seem ideal. It is wise to research the product thoroughly, however. Occasionally, other regions of the world have different restrictions when it comes to building such products. Under some circumstances, this can mean less rigid regulations for harmful and toxic materials. At other times, it can mean you will be receiving a product of higher quality.
In addition to matters of safety, take the particular animal under consideration when selecting the right cage. Size is one important factor. Not only should the pet's size be taken into consideration, but also its level of activity. Whether the cage is going to be shared is another thing to consider. Also, if a bird is only going to be in a cage most of the time, or if it will only be there at night should be considered.
For birds (or other animals) which will be spending all their time in bird cages, plenty of room should be provided to satisfy exercise needs. However, if the only time the pet will be housed is at night for sleep, more space may not necessarily be a priority.
The animal's personality also factors into this. If one loves to climb, for instance, horizontal bars are a wise choice. This is also true for climbing rodents housed in such quarters, such as rats or sugar gliders. When it comes to allowing these animals within bird cages, it is important to double check what material components are the safest. In fact, it is wise to research this with all caged animals.
Another personality matter to consider is whether or not a bird likes to hide, or if it needs more attention. Consider how you will provide for extra privacy elements in the case of the former. In the case of the latter, a tall cage or one which can be put on a higher surface might be wise.
