Stainless steel parrot cages are the most popular type of parrot bird cages. Stainless steel bird cages are made of a low carbon steel which contains chromium. Chromium is the element that gives the steel the unique stain and corrosion resistant properties. The chromium material in the steel allows for the formation of a rough, adherent, invisible, corrosion resistant oxide film on the steel surface of the stainless steel bird cage.

There are more than sixty grades of stainless steel allowing for a wide range of textures and looks. The sixty grades of stainless steel can be broken down into five classes. 200 / 300 series Austenitic is commonly used for stainless steel parrot cages. The benefits of stainless steel parrot cages are self explanatory. There is no risk of the cage rusting or staining. Furthermore, stainless steel bird cages are much stronger than plastic or wooden cages.