A guide to purchasing bird cages and bird food

Posted by juanoliv3 on July 1st, 2015

Pet birds are as good as pet dogs and cats. They are extremely fond of you as their owner and they bring in a lot of relaxation into your life. And like any other pet, you need to reciprocate their love by taking proper care of them. The good thing about keeping a bird as a pet is that their demands are very basic. There is a huge range ofbird cages andbird food and bird toys to choose from. And of course, spending time to look after them gives both joy to you and your pet bird.

When it comes to bird food, premium pellets are the most popular choices. Pelletized foods like Roudybush or Vetafarm parrot pellets are quite easy to find online or from any good pet shop. These give your bird a balanced diet with all necessary vitamins and minerals.

The most traditional form of bird food is seed. The most popular type of seeds for parrots is sunflower seeds. There are two types of sunflower seeds, striped and black. Both of these types of seeds have shells that are thin and easy for parrots and birds to remove. Sunflower is a high fat seed that should be kept to a minimum. Grey sunflower seed is lower in fat than black, but still should only be given to birds in small amounts.

Depending on the kind of pet bird you have, bird food can also be other types of seeds including safflower, white proso millet, panicum, sorghum, canola and whole or cracked corn. There are plenty of other options in seeds that you should look at too. The worst food for birds is a diet based solely on sunflower seed.

As far as bird cagesare concerned, you should keep some basics in mind. You should never compromise on the size of the cage because your bird needs some space to move about and spread its wings. The space between the bars should also be considered to prevent your bird from escaping.

Look forbird cagesthat are light enough so that you can carry the cage from one place to another. You will need to do this on a frequent basis and this shouldn’t become a cumbersome task for you. A good online pet store should sell cages that are on a stand with wheels. This way you can move it around easily.

The designs of bird cagesare also important. Parrot cages are available in different shapes – round and square and rectangular and so on. You should consider the bird that you have as your pet and choose the cage design accordingly. Don’t buy a painted cage because the paint can have toxins that can harm your pet bird. Stainless steel bird cages are a much better choice. Make sure you go through all the options and focus more on quality than on price.

Spend time on the internet and find out all you can about bird food and bird cages. The more you research, the more you will understand what your dear pet needs. Look for a long term solution keeping in mind that your bird will grow. And don’t forget to fill your cage with bird toys.

There are many ideas that will come to your mind when you consider purchasing bird food and bird cages. Find out all you can and then make your purchase.

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