The Best Pet Bird Cages

Your bird's cage is his castle and where he will be spending most of his time. So, it's important that you provide a cage that is comfortable, safe, and entertaining.

Bird cages come in all shapes and sizes and it's important for you to know which is the best for your bird. When shopping for cages, there are a lot of things you need to take into consideration. This includes and is not limited to: the cage size and shape, material, door type, cage bottom, playtop safety, and for the sake of your wallet, price and transportation.

Important Cage Features

It's important to learn how to choose the proper bird cage for your pet bird. For your own reference, and so you will know that the bird cages we recommend really are the best for your bird, here are the most important cage features you need to take into consideration when shopping for bird cages on your own:

Size and shape - Your pet bird's cage needs to be as large as you can afford and have room for. However, the bar spacing also needs to be right for your bird's species so he can't escape or get his head stuck between the bars. Try to avoid complicated, round, multi-level, or antique bird cages. Complicated cage designs may lead to your bird's toes or tongue getting caught in parts. Antique bird cages may be coated in toxic paint, so keep this in mind. The cages on this page are tried and tested designs and materials and are organized by bird size and species. The table below shows the recommended cage size and bar spacing depending on the size of your pet bird. So, while you're looking, keep in mind that these cage sizes are the absolute minimums and bigger is always better (just make sure the bar spacing is right as well).

Cage Size Recommendations
Bird Size Min. Cage Size Bar Spacing
X-Small Rectangular, as large as possible 3/8" - 7/16"
Small 18x18x18" or 18x18x24" 3/8" - 1/2"
Medium 24x24x24" 1/2" - 3/4"
Large 24x24x36" 3/4" - 1"
X-Large 36x24x36" 3/4" - 1.5"

Materials - Cages come in a variety of different materials. The best material for a bird cage is stainless steel. It's safe, doesn't rust, and is very strong and durable. Cages made out of wood, bamboo, or other weak material can easily be chewed through and are practically useless. Some cages are painted and this paint can either be safe or unsafe for your bird--it's better to avoid it. The cages below are made out of the best and safest material for pet birds so you can be sure that you are getting the perfect cage.

Doors - Cages are available with a few different types of doors including doors that swing out, lift up (like a guillotine), or drop down (like a drawbridge). It's important that you know what type of door works best for you as well as your bird. Some birds easily escape from doors that lift up, some birds won't fit through doors with smaller openings, and some doors that swing out don't have enough space between the door and the cage and may catch your bird's toe. You also need to take into consideration the number of food and water dish doors. There is a lot to consider. The cages below all have tested door types and are categorized by bird species so you will know that you are choosing the right kind.

Cage bottom - Being able to easily clean your cage is a big plus. Some cages are sized perfectly for newspaper (the best, safest, and cheapest bedding material) to fit in the bottom--something I'm sure you'll want. Some cages have removable grates and others do not. Removeable grates helps a lot with the cleaning process as well as with keeping your bird safe. The cages below are all easy to clean, so you can rest assured that you will be saving time.

Play center - Some cages come with playcenters (or "playtops") on the top or side of the cage. These are great and your pet bird may spend a lot of his time there so it's important that they are safe and have food and water dishes attached.