Did you just adopt a new Parrot into your family? Or maybe you already have a Parrot but want to buy a better cage and accessories for him? Do you know what types of toys and perches should be in your Parrots cage?

The most common mistake that Parrot owners make when buying their Parrot a cage, is to buy one that is too small! At a minimum, Parrots need to have enough room in the cage to spread their wings out, flap them and turn around on their perch without neither their wings nor their tail touching the bars of the cage.

The general rule of thumb when selecting a cage for your Parrot is to always buy the biggest cage that you can afford!

Did you know that when choosing a cage for your Parrot, a longer cage is much better than a cage that is tall and narrow? Most Parrot’s like to fly from one side of their cage to the other side. But don’t forget that for taller Parrots or Parrots with very long tails, such ads macaws, the cage height must be adequate for them as well.

Never buy a round cage for a Parrot! This will lead to a very nervous Parrot indeed! Parrot’s need to have a sense of security and in a round cage there are no walls or corners for your Parrot to hide against when he feels anxious.

Another tip to remember when choosing a cage for your Parrot is to make sure that the cage is not painted, as most Parrot’s will eat away at the paint. If the paint is toxic, your Parrot can get sick or even die!

Don’t forget that your Parrot’s new cage will have to be cleaned regularly so the easier it is to clean the better for you and your bird. Wide doors that give you easy access, trays that fit the bottom and can be pulled out readily, are good things to look for when choosing a cage.

Bar spacing is another matter to be concerned with. If you select a cage which has too huge of a bar space, your little parrot might be just be able to squeeze himself through and escape, or worse yet get his head stuck between the bars! If the cage has a very small bar spacing your Parrot could get his toes wedged in between the bars!

You will also have to choose the right perches, food and water dishes and toys for your Parrot’s new cage. While this can be a fun activity for the whole family, you should remember to buy perches that are of the correct diameter for your Parrot’s feet and make sure that the toys don’t have any parts that are easily breakable or your Parrot might ingest them. Toys are one of the best boredom-breakers for Parrots. Always buy a variety of toys and rotate them weekly in your Parrot’s cage.

A word of caution though, if there are too many toys in your Parrot’s cage, he will run the risk of breaking blood feathers in his wings if he flaps his wings too hard and a toy is in his way.