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How To Hit The Road With Your Bird! – Travel With a Bird By Car
Getting ready to embark on an epic car trip with your bird? Before buckling up your birdy, it’s essential to know some key pieces of...
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Bird-Proof Your House: Flighted Bird Safety Guide
There was only one instance of my cockatiel having a flying accident… I brought him into the master bedroom which has a large mirror that...
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Hi, my name is Joseph Calabrese, i’m the founder and primary author for caringforfeathers.com. I first started caring for cockatiels in the year 2020 and have since learnt a ton about their care requirements, their social nature, their intelligence, and their natural behaviours.
I’ve dedicated myself to sharing everything I know about cockatiels and other parrots on this website with people such as yourself!
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How To Easily Teach The “Step-Up” Command To Your Bird
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Read MoreUpgrade Your Cockatiels Cage:
There are many high-quality foraging toys on the market, but there are also plenty of crappy ones. This article reveals the top 10 foraging toys on the market for small parrots, such as cockatiels or budgies…
Cockatiels are very costly pets. One of the most expensive one time payments you’ll need to make is toward a large, sturdy cage. This article compared the 14 best cages for cockatiels…
Organic wood perches are the best types of perches to have inside the cage. After all, they are what wild parrots primarily perch on. Out of this top 10 list of natural wood perches, there are perches of varying shapes, sizes, textures, and purposed that are beneficial to your bird…
Top 3 Cages For Small Parrots:
i.Pet Bird Cage Aviary Large
Details about this cage:
Dimensions: 31″ L x 18.5″ W x 54″ H
Bar spacing: 0.6″
Pros:
- Best budget bird cage
- Includes slide-out tray for easy cleaning
- Easy to assemble (instructions included)
Cons:
- Not very sturdy
- Bars bend quite easily
A&E Cage Company Elegant Style Flight Cage
Details about this cage:
Dimensions: 32″ L x 21″ W x 61″ H
Bar spacing: 0.6″
Pros:
- Easy to clean
- Strong & durable materials
- Built-in bowl holders
Cons:
- Assembly instructions unclear
A&E Extra Large Flight Cage
Details about this cage:
Dimensions: 40″ L x 30″ W x 72″ H (HUGE!)
Bar spacing: 0.5″
Pros:
- Huge cage that can easily fit 5 cockatiels
- 2 Large front doors
- Slide-out tray for easy cleaning
- Strong & durable
Cons:
- One of the most expensive bird cages on the market
Top 3 Perches For Small Birds:
Birds LOVE Medium Sized PepperWood Perch
Details about this perch:
Length: 10″
Material: Natural hardwood
Pros:
- Hardwood, which makes it very durable
- Thick diameter (about 1.5″)
- Good surface variety (healthy for parrot feet)
Cons:
- A bit pricey
Niteangel Natural Wood Platform Perches
Details about this perch:
Length: 6.5″
Material: Chinese fir wood
Pros:
- An ideal roosting perch
- Doubles as a shredding toy
- Good value for money
Cons:
- Can be destroyed quickly
- Bark removes easily during cleaning
JW Rope Perch For Birds
Details about this perch:
Length: 32″
Material: Soft rope
Pros:
- Easy to bend & twist
- Available in different sizes
- Colourful (interesting to birds)
Cons:
- Fibres can be frayed
- Can be intimidating to birds afraid of bright colours
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