Canaries are very sociable soft-billed birds that are native to the Coast of Africa. These friendly, bright-colored birds have a life span of about 8 to 10 years. As they love to be in the company of their own breed, it is best to keep them in pairs or groups. If these birds are kept longer indoors, they need more activities outside their cages. They usually remain active during the day and asleep in the evening. And one of the best ways to ensure that they will feel satisfied while doing their regular activities (whether in the morning or at night), is to provide them with the right cage to stay in. If you decide to keep canaries for a pet, finding the best canary cage should be one of your major concerns. And if you are looking for a cage, this article will provide you with the basic requirements that you may need to look into when finding the best canary cage.
Things to Consider When Looking for an Appropriate Cage for Canaries
A canary, like any other bird, needs adequate space to do whatever it is that makes them feel happy and fulfilled throughout the day. Space, as referred here, means everything that makes up its second home. It is not just the overall dimension of the cage, but it also includes every accessory that makes up the bird’s new environment.
So, when thinking about building your pet bird’s new home, you need to consider the following elements as the overall look and feel of the cage will either encourage health and comfort in your bird, or may later cause some health problems.
Size of the Cage
Canaries, as already mentioned, are very lively and agile birds. That means they need to be moving up and about all the time. If the cage won’t be able to support their regular activities, the bird may feel restricted and may later be stressed about its physical condition. As such, the cage that you need to pick for your pet needs to be spacious enough to allow the canary to fly. The width of the cage must allow the canaries to hover to and fro. Opt for a rectangular cage with the minimum dimensions: a width of 24 inches (60 cm) and a height and depth of about 18 inches (45 cm). It should also be able to fit two perches (one on each end of the cage) as this will allow the canary to exercise whenever necessary.
Shape of the Cage
You may find a circular or dome-shaped cage to be an attractive option as it can also add to the overall look of the space where you intend to place the cage. However, many have observed this type of cage to be too restricting, as well as confounding, for the canaries. To the canary’s vision, the space created by a dome-shaped cage may prove to be missing reference points, whereas a rectangular cage has four corners that provide the bird four points of reference, which makes it feel more relaxed. (more…)