Bird Cage Size Guide + Enrichment Tips
Your bird spends most of its time in its cage, so it needs to be more than just “good enough.”
It should be spacious, secure, and designed for your bird’s species and activity level — and filled with enrichment that keeps them happy and engaged.
Even small birds need plenty of space to flap, climb, and stretch their wings. Taller cages are especially important for long-tailed birds to prevent feather damage.
And while bigger is always better, bar spacing and enrichment setup must also be safe, too wide and your bird could get injured, too empty and they’ll get bored.
Use this guide to find the right bird cage size and bar spacing, plus a few simple tips to make your bird’s space more enriching with handmade parrot toys.
📏 Bird Cage Size & Bar Spacing Chart
|
Bird Size |
Species Examples |
Minimum Cage Size (W x D x H) |
Bar Spacing |
|
Small Birds |
Budgies, Canaries, Finches, Parrotlets, Parakeets, Doves |
18" x 18" x 24"+ |
1/4" to 1/2" |
|
Small–Medium Birds |
Cockatiels, Lovebirds |
20" x 20" x 24"+ |
1/2" to 5/8" |
|
Medium Birds |
Conures, Quakers, Caiques, Lories, Pionus, Senegals |
24" x 24" x 36"+ |
5/8" to 3/4" |
|
Large Birds |
Eclectus, Amazons, African Greys |
36" x 28" x 48"+ |
3/4" to 1" |
|
Extra Large Birds |
Cockatoos, Macaws |
36" x 48" x 60"+ |
1" to 1.5" |
Tips for Choosing the Right Bird Cage
Go larger if possible — birds need room to move, not just perch.
Bar spacing is critical — too wide can lead to injury; too narrow restricts airflow and climbing.
Horizontal bars are great for climbing species like conures and parrotlets.
Add enrichment — perches, foraging toys, and swings turn a cage into a real home.
Rotate toys regularly to keep your bird engaged and prevent boredom.
Choose easy-clean features like slide-out trays and seed catchers to simplify your daily routine.
Enrich Your Bird’s Space
A cage provides safety, but toys create joy.
Adding handmade bird toys and foraging materials gives your bird daily exercise, mental stimulation, and a happier routine.
Explore our handmade parrot toys or get monthly surprises with the Bird Fun Box by Alex — a fun monthly bird toy subscription box designed for enrichment, play, and bonding.
