Medium Bird Cages

See our helpful chart with general information on selecting bird cages by size and breed.

When it comes to bird cages, we strongly believe that bigger is usually always better when choosing a "home" for your feathered friend. If your bird appears to be larger than a "small" but smaller than a "medium", America's Pet Store almost always recommends bumping up to medium bird cages.

There may be some exceptions to the "bigger is always better" rule of thumb. If you are among the fortunate few who have the opportunity to keep your bird out of his or her cage for long periods of time each day, then you may be fine with a somewhat smaller cage. For example, if your bird uses its cage just for sleeping or to enjoy some private time.

But even so, at minimum the cage should at least be large enough to allow your bird to fully spread his or her wings and to sit on the top perch and still have sufficient head room. In addition, the tail feathers should not touch the floor of the cage.

In the final analysis, you are the best judge of what your bird's needs are, however we do offer general guidelines to help you in your selection.

In addition to proper sizing, it is also vital that the medium bird cages you may be considering are safe for your pet. Bar spacing should be narrow enough to prevent injury or escape. Medium bird cages come with bar spacing ranging between 5/8 of an inch apart up to 1 inch apart. The bar spacing is too wide if your bird's head can fit between the bars.

Another safety concern is paint or powder coating over wrought iron bird cages. Some paint or powder coating can contain lead and/or zinc and those materials are toxic to birds. (Not a concern for high-grade stainless steel bird cages which do not have paint or powder coating.)

America's Pet Store only carries bird-safe cages, including (but not limited to) surgical grade 304 stainless steel medium bird cages and bird-safe powdercoated or painted cages. Our suppliers (listed at the end of this article) are well-known and well respected in the industry and have their paint and powder coating tested by an independent laboratory. Tests show that their products are either 100% free of lead and zinc, or contain levels well below what is considered to be safe.

How can I determine the quality differences between medium bird cages?

1. Thicker bars are found on higher quality cages. The thicker they are, the better the cage.

2. Type of steel – 304 grade stainless steel cages are significantly more expensive than their wrought iron steel powder-coated ones, but can last about three times as long. They are easier to clean and disinfect as well. America’s Pet Store carries a huge selection of medium bird cages in surgical grade 304 stainless steel, which is the highest grade stainless steel available.

Prior to purchasing any of our medium bird cages, it is important to properly measure the location in your home where you intend to place it to ensure that it will fit. The cost of shipping medium bird cages is rather high, and ordering a cage that will not fit your home will be a costly mistake. We strongly urge you to save yourself from potential hassles and measure before purchasing any of our medium bird cages.

America's Pet Store is proud to be an Authorized Online Retailer for the following brands of bird cages: A&E Bird Cages, Avian Adventures Bird Cages, HQ Bird Cages, Marvelous Bird Cages, and Prevue Bird Cages.

Contact our Customer Service department if you would like assistance comparing our bird cages; everything from small parakeet cages to extra large parrot cages to even larger walk in bird cages. Prices vary from higher-end to middle-of-the-road to discount bird cages.

PLEASE NOTE: Breed recommendations for medium size bird cages made by America's Pet Store are general guidelines. It is important to evaluate your individual pet as well as lifestyle to determine the appropriate size to purchase.