Are 304-Grade Stainless Steel Bird Cages Safe For Birds?
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. With the growing amount of powder-coated brand names being found to have toxic levels of harmful components in them, the safest bet is to get a 304-grade stainless steel cage. Aside from powder-coated and stainless steel, the only other choice that I know of is bamboo or wood, and that makes me nervous to even think about putting my bird in a cage made of wood. 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. The only word of warning I would give about the safety of a 304-grade stainless bird cage, is to make sure you are buying a stainless steel cage that is constructed of genuine, authentic 304-grade stainless steel. If you buy a l