Stainless Steel grade 304 used for Bird Cages is really good?

 If you're wondering whether or not 304-grade stainless steel bird cages are bird-safe, the answer is definite "yes!" In fact, it's the only material used in bird cages these days that I feel 100% secure about putting my bird in.

 Whenever I even think about cages made of wood I get concerned about my bird getting slivers, or even worse finding some sort of bacteria within the wood that could get him sick.


 There's always the possibility that in order to save money the factory put filler components into the steelmixture to replace the expensive components of the genuine 304-grade mixture, and there's a good chance those replacement components are toxic to birds. Your best bet is to make sure you're buying from a reputable cage manufacturer that you can trust.

 Stainless steel cages are much easier to keep clean and sanitary. You can pressure-wash them without making the powder-coating fall off, and you can also scrub them down with a vinegar/water mixture to quickly and easily get them totally clean. The process is as simple as coating the surface of the cage with the mixture, waiting 5 minutes, and then scrubbing it down or hosing it off. Then just dry the cage with a dry towel if you don't want any water spots.

 On the other hand, you could buy a top brand name powder-coated cage, and take good care of it, and you'll be lucky if it makes it beyond a decade before it's completely rusted out and becoming unsuitable for your feathered friend. I highly recommend stainless steel for all of these reasons, and if you can afford to get one you wont be sorry that you did.

David Hermansen is one of the owners of Legacy Cages, a manufacturer of top quality 304-grade stainless steel bird cages that are hand-crafted right here in the USA.