Finches make great little pets for people who love watching birds but aren’t too interested in handling them. They don’t crave human attention like other bird species and don’t typically like being held, so it’s likely that a pet finch will spend much of its time in its cage. For this reason, choosing the perfect habitat is essential to the health and happiness of your feathered pet.
Cage shopping can feel like a huge chore, so we’ve taken the liberty of choosing the six best bird cages for finches for you. Read on to find our reviews of these six cages and our buying guide to help direct you to the best cage for your birds, budget, and lifestyle.
A Glance at Our Top Picks (2023 Update)
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Best Overall
Yaheetech Flight Extra Space With Slide-Out Tray Bird Cage
The Yaheetech Flight Extra Space With Slide-Out Tray Bird Cage is our pick for the best overall bird cage for finches because of its spacious, rectangular design. This cage has a two-way main door for easy access and is sized perfectly to fit on a desk or table. It comes partially pre-assembled with an easy-to-follow instruction manual for putting the remainder of the cage together. The bars are spaced perfectly for finches to prevent injury and escape. As the product title suggests, it has a slide-out tray to make cleaning a breeze. In addition, the cage is priced affordably, so it’s easily accessible for most budgets.
The cage is flimsy, though it can be easily fixed with some strategically placed zip ties.
Pros
Simple to clean
Easy to put together
Spacious
Affordably priced
Cons
Feels a bit flimsy
2. Prevue Pet Products Small Bird Flight Cage – Best Value
The Prevue Pet Products Small Bird Flight Cage is an easy-to-assemble, spacious option for bird owners looking for the best bird cage for finches for the money. This cage can hold multiple birds comfortably and can be stacked with other habitats of the same size. It comes with feeder cups and perches that have been thoughtfully designed to keep the cage’s interior as spacious as possible. There is a pull-out debris tray to make cleaning easy. The cage has a large access door and a small inset one for additional safety and convenience.
The cage feels a little flimsy, and the wires used aren’t as high-quality as they could be. Still, for the price, you can’t go wrong.
The Yaheetech 18-in Wide Stackable Divided Breeder Cage is a heavy-duty, durable, and spacious option for bird owners considering breeding their pets. It has a removable divider in the middle that can double the interior space. The cage is designed to be stacked, so you can use the vertical space in your room to house more birds. It has a pull-out tray for easy cleaning and comes with feeders and perches.
The only downfall is that the perches can only be placed in a specific area of the cage, which happens to be directly above the water and food dishes. This can contaminate your finch’s water supply, so you must closely monitor the dishes to see if they’ve been pooped in.
Pros
Huge interior when divider removed
Great for breeding finches
Can be stacked
Easy to clean
Cons
Perches can only be placed above food/water dishes
The You & Me Finch Rectangle Flight Cage provides a cozy and secure home for finches. It has four doors to access your bird and its dishes conveniently. The cage has two bowls, two perches, and a pull-out tray for cleaning. This spacious cage can house more than one finch and still provide plenty of space for them to fly about. It arrives almost entirely assembled.
The cage feels flimsy, but it can be doctored up with a few strategically placed zip ties to the bottom corners.
Pros
Comes with perches and food bowls
Plenty of space for multiple finches
Comes almost entirely assembled
Easy to clean
Cons
Feels a bit flimsy
5. Yaheetech Rolling Stand Extra Space Wood Perches Bird Cage
The Yaheetech Rolling Stand Extra Space Wood Perches Bird Cage has a spacious design that can house multiple finches. It comes with a stand and a shelf, so it is a great option for owners looking for an entire set-up. The frame comes on rolling casters so you can wheel the cage around your home if you’d like, and safety brakes to keep it in one spot. If you need to, the cage does remove from the stand easily and will fasten securely onto it with two easy-to-operate clasps. The main door opens two ways for convenient access.
The assembly instructions aren’t entirely clear, so assembly can be a bit of a challenge. The bottom rack is helpful for storing light items but doesn’t have a large weight capacity.
Pros
Comes with a stand and shelf
Cage can be removed from the stand
Spacious design
Main doors open two ways
Cons
Poor instructions
Shelf can’t hold much
6. Topeakmart Pet Products Stackable Rectangle Flight Bird Cages for Small Birds
The Topeakmart Pet Products Stackable Rectangle Flight Bird Cages for Small Birds is a spacious, easy-to-assemble cage. It comes in five colors (black, almond, light gray, teal blue, and white), so finding a color that suits your home’s aesthetic should be a breeze. The bottom tray pulls out easily for quick cleaning. The cage’s main door opens two ways to allow you to take out and put in differently-sized items.
While assembly is easy, some cage components may not fit together as expected, and some of the cage panels have gaps. It may not be as sturdy as some other options on our list.
Pros
Available in several colors
Spacious interior
Easy to put together
Simple to clean
Cons
Some panels may have gaps
Can feel flimsy
Buyer’s Guide: How to Find the Best Bird Cage for Finches
Size
For finches, the length of the cage is much more important than the height. Unlike hook-billed birds that can climb around their cage using their beaks, finches need to fly to get from perch to perch. Unfortunately, as you’re likely to see as you begin to shop, it’s difficult to find cages that are longer than tall.
Metal is by far the most common material used for bird cages across all species. Metal cages are very durable and much more affordable than stainless steel.
Stainless steel is a fantastic option, though it’s out of most folk’s budgets. It’s the most durable material, simple to clean, and non-toxic. Unfortunately, because of its high price, it’s challenging to find stainless steel cages online.
Wood cages are best suited for smaller, non-destructive species like finches or canaries.
Ease of Use
Another thing to consider is the cage’s ease of use, which comes down to how easy it will be to (A) operate the cage components and (B) clean the cage.
Some questions to ask yourself to determine how easy to use your new cage will be include:
How do the doors open?
How many doors are there?
How large are the doors?
How easy will the cage be to clean?
Is the material easy to clean?
Is there a removable tray at the bottom?
Are there handles on the side to carry the cage?
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Bonus Extras
How important is it that the cage you purchase comes with bonus goodies like food bowls or perches? While some of the options on our list come with these extras, you may find that they could be of better quality. This isn’t always the case, but it’s a good thing to remember as you weigh the pros and cons of different cages.
When I bought my conure’s cage, it came with food bowls and perches. We used them for the first few days but found that they weren’t the best quality and quickly replaced them.
Shopping for the perfect cage for your finches requires research and patience, but it’s important that you take your time. Your finch’s cage must be made of safe materials with proper bar spacing to keep your bird comfortable and safe. We hope our reviews have helped shed some light on the best options on the market this year.
Chantelle is passionate about two things in her life – writing and animals. She grew up on the prairies in Canada surrounded by animals and as an adult, she chooses to share her home with five cats, two guinea pigs, and a bearded dragon. Chantelle, her husband, and their child take great pride in being great animal parents - the ones who spend a thousand dollars on wall-mounted cat shelves so that their cats can have an indoor jungle gym all year round. When Chantelle isn’t snuggling her cats on the couch or taking pictures of them being hilarious, she’s outside exploring in the Rocky Mountains, binging the same shows on Netflix over and over, and reading about whatever random topic pops into her brain. ...Read more
