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Is keeping a bird in a cage cruel?

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They are cruel and inhumane -– since birds are meant to fly. The cages are often completely barren, devoid of any objects, toys, or enrichment for birds to climb on, play with, and behave normally. Isolating birds in these small cages is stressful for them, as they are social, smart and playful animals.


Is it cruel to keep a bird caged?

Life in captivity is often a death sentence for birds, who may suffer from malnutrition, an improper environment, loneliness, and the stress of confinement. Birds are meant to fly and be with others of their own kind in a natural environment. Confinement causes birds to have temper tantrums and mood swings.

Do birds get depressed in cages?

Keep the cage clean with a new cage liner daily and clean food and water cups. Inadequate mental stimulation is a major cause of depression in pet birds. Make sure that your bird has plenty of safe and fun bird toys. Give your bird some new ones frequently to keep it stimulated.

Do birds get tired of being in a cage?

Pet birds don't always like being in cages. They do appreciate a cage that's filled with food, water, toys, and perches and like to roost in cages, but they also need plenty of time outside of it. Give your bird at least one long break outside the cage a day for physical and mental development.

Is it ethical to cage a bird?

Like dogs on chains, caged birds crave freedom and companionship, not the cruel reality of forced solitary confinement for the rest of their very long lives. Driven mad from boredom and loneliness, caged birds often become aggressive and self-destructive.

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