Cockatoo cage – How to choose and equip your cockatoo cage

It can be a bit overwhelming when you walk into a pet store and see the wide variety of cages available. It is difficult to know which are the best cockatoo cages. Cockatoos require a slightly different cage setup than other birds. Here are some tips for choosing and equipping a cage for your cockatoo.

• Your cockatoo’s cage should be large enough for it to spread its wings fully without touching any side of the cage. This is so that you don’t break the wing feathers in a cage that is too small and also for your comfort. You don’t want your pet to be too cramped, especially when he lives in his cage most of the day.
• The cage bars should be of the roomier variety (don’t use a budgie cage). This is so you can easily get on and off the bars to get off the hangers and get back on.
• You should have several perches of different diameters in your cage. This is so your cockatoo’s feet don’t get tired while it perches.
• Be sure to keep their food and water dishes away from the perches where your cockatoo perches the most. You don’t want feces and feathers in their food and water.
• Cockatoos love to bathe. You can keep a container of water for him to bathe every day. You can buy the kind that clips onto the door for easy removal and cleaning.
• Make sure you have plenty of toys for your cockatiel to play with to keep him busy. Cockatoos hate being bored and due to their curious nature, they love to be kept stimulated and occupied. A bored cockatoo can turn into a hateful cockatoo!

These are the highlights of equipping your cockatoo cage. The main thing is that you want your cockatoo to be comfortable and happy in its new home.