Outdoor bird cages
Outdoor bird cages are suited and used for all types of birds from the small finch to the large macaw.
Features
Outdoor bird cages may be small or large. Bar spacing is very important in them to prevent escape and injury to the bird. For small birds a small cage with a bar spacing of 1/2 inch or less may suffice, but for medium sized birds bar space of the cage should be between 1/2 and 5/8 inch. Large birds like parrots and macaws need large cages with one inch bar spacing.
Benefits
Outdoor bird cages are great for your birds health as it gives them plenty of fresh air. They can give you pleasurable leisure hours outdoors in the company of your birds. Some outdoor bird cages are used solely for decoration without housing birds. These cages may contain potted plants, climbing plants or artificial birds.
Main considerations in case of outdoor cages
If you choose to have an outdoor cage for your bird make sure that the cage has a constant and abundant water supply. When the heat is high outside especially during the afternoons, your bird may die of dehydration and fatigue if there is no water in the cage. In the night you might have to consider using bird cage covers to keep the bird warm inside the outdoor cage. Choose an outdoor cage with a large door so that you can easily place your hand inside the cage for bird removal, refilling feeding cups and for the entry of the bird itself.
Another important consideration with outdoor bird cages is the material used to build them. Materials like iron get oxidized quickly and should be avoided. Acrylic is not durable. Wooden outdoor cages are difficult to disinfect. The best option is stainless steel outdoor cages that are easy to clean, durable and rust free. A stainless steel finish and powder coated finish lasts longer than paint finish. The cage must have lots of bird toys at the top. An insect screen on the outdoor cage is hugely desirable.
Building at outdoor bird cage
Instead of buying an outdoor bird cage you can make one yourself to save money. You can use cheap recycled materials for this purpose. Bush poles can serve as uprights; corrugated orb sheets can protect them. You can use a thatch roof and enclose the whole thing in wire mesh.
These outdoor cages become a focal point of your garden and help all to wind up and relax.
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