Cage and Carrier Buying Guide: Measure Before You Buy

Pet carrier crate with the door open — A carrier the animal can stand and turn in, secured with a seatbelt. Photo: Chachacha369 — CC BY-SA 3.0

Bar spacing, floor area and door design matter more than the colour of the frame. Here is how to size a cage by usable floor space, choose a carrier that survives the vet, and spot the traps.

Bird cage with perches and feeders — Bar spacing, not overall size alone, decides whether a cage is safe. Photo: Robert Lawton — CC BY-SA 2.5

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