Wooden Bird Cages

Though no longer the most popular cage material, wooden bird cages still come in a variety of styles suitable for your pet. Done right, wooden bird cages make a great home for your bird and a great addition to your home.

The old wooden bird cages

When shopping for traditional wooden bird cages, follow the general guidelines for any cage search. Size matters, as does bar spacing. Obviously, the wood itself is important. Wooden bird cages are not good choices for some birds, namely a parrot who is very fond of chewing its parrot cage. Any bird with a powerful beak will chew their way out of wooden bird cages as fast as you can buy them. Smaller birds such as a finch or a parakeet are suitable occupants of wooden bird cages. If you have any doubt as to the suitability of wooden bird cages for your pet, be sure to raise the question with a veterinarian or the pet shop bird expert.

If traditional wooden style bird cages are indeed out of the question for your pet, consider approaching the problem from a fresh, contemporary angle. With a little creativity, you can find numerous wooden bird cages that are perfectly suitable for your bird.

New designs

It used to be that cages were made from only one material. There were metal bird cages or wooden bird cages, but not both. Compared to even 20 years ago, designers use numerous materials when constructing bird cages, often times crossing materials to make a unique cage. Now cages combine a variety of materials when constructing one solid home for your bird.

While wood is not suitable for quite a few species, that doesn't mean wooden bird cages are inappropriate considerations. Modern cages keep the wooden exterior away from the metal or acrylic interior. Think of fish aquariums with wooden trim. Many wooden bird cages are similarly constructed. With the trim separated from the inner cage, the bird cannot possibly chew on the wood aspects of the design.

So many selections

It may seem overwhelming, but purchasing the right cage for your bird is very important to its health and spirit. Thorough research and diligent shopping is required to find the right wooden bird cages for you, but in the end your bird will appreciate your efforts.