Okay...cage help again! Plz help?

Question

I am getting a parakeet. Which of these cages should I get?

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcatid=12442&N=2003+113268

or

http://www.petsmart.com/global/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441779392&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302047584&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374302023691&bmUID=1169395689363&itemNo=19&Nao=12&In=Bird&N=2047584&Ne=2

or

http://www.petco.com/Shop/petco_Product_Nav_265_sku_285455_R_1032_enemerch_1.aspx?cm_re=265-_-TopSellers2-_-285455

or

http://www.petco.com/Shop/petco_Product_R_2108_PC_productlist_Nao_0_Nav_265_N_25+122_cp_1_sku_154644_familyID_3238.aspx?Ns=P_Price%7c0

or

http://www.petsmart.com/global/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441775142&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302047584&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374302023691&bmUID=1169396232580&itemNo=9&In=Bird&N=2047584&Ne=2

I have more to show you so I will put them in details. I have no more room!! read reviews plz

http://www.petsmart.com/global/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441808493&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302047584&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374302023691&bmUID=1169396381088&itemNo=18&Nao=12&In=Bird&N=2047584&Ne=2

or

http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/ref=br_1_3/602-6380050-0433425?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=1&asin=B0002AQ4YO

or

http://www.petsmart.com/global/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441782156&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302047584&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374302023691&bmUID=1169396327504&itemNo=24&Nao=24&In=Bird&N=2047584&Ne=2

Thank you all for your help!

Answer 1

In your original question, I would say the first or the last. They're the biggest and both have safe bar spacing (1/2 inch).

When shopping for a cage, keep these things in mind:
- You'll want no bigger bar spacing than half an inch or else the budgie may squeeze through or get stuck.
- You'll want a cage spacious enough to spread both wings, and better yet, the bird should be able to actually fly around in it without hitting perches or toys.
- Stainless steel or powder-coated cage bars are by far the best and safest cages to avoid toxic poisoning from unsafe metals that the bird may ingest from them.

Those few points said, the ones that are made for large parrots (ie. the one at Petsmart that has a picture of an amazon parrot in it) have large bar spacings, at least a full inch, which is not safe. It's best you go to an actual pet store where you can see how big the cages are in person and ask about the bar spacing and cage coating.

I'm also not sure how much money you're willing to spend, where you're located, and if you're willing to get a cage shipped to you, but this cage here: http://www.windycityparrot.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=19302242001&Category_Code=aviaries&Product_Count=0 is an absolutely fantastic deal for the cage coating, the stand, the size of the cage, and the price. I haven't gotten it (yet), but I know many people who have and they're far beyond impressed with it, whether they have a budgie (or two, or three, or four, or five) or a conure (or two). It's incredibly spacious and convenient to clean and put toys and perches in.

Answer 2

Pick the biggest one. The more room the better. Then since you are getting a parakeet remember bar spacing shouldn't be any larger than 1/2 inch. Your little guy could hurt himself if it is any bigger than that. All the cages you have selected look large enough for a parakeet all you have to consider is the bar spacing. I noticed someone said pick whichever one you think is pretty. I wanted my bird to have a house shaped one, so I found one that met the requirements and got him one.

I think you will be fine with whatever you choose. Personally though I wouldn't go with the one from target. I think it would be cheaply made. I have looked at cages from Target and places like that and they don't seem as nice. You would be better of getting one from one of the other sites you choose.

Answer 3

I applaud you for putting some time and thought into your new birds cage.
You have some great chooses up there just remember that your baby needs 1/2 inch bar spacing to be safe. I really like the first Cage on your list.
Here is the web site I buy my cages from http://demsondpetdepot.com they always have great deals and free shipping.

Answer 4

Go with whichever one has small enough bar spacing and enough room for the bird to move. If you're vain, pick whichever one looks prettiest. If you still can't decide...

Ask the bird, it's his house ^_^

Answer 5

i truly like them all you done some good searching i really like the last one from pet co because it look like it may be suitable for the parakeet as it grows it look es very roomy

Answer 6

Use your own better judgement