Two days ago I had extremely helpful answers to my question about African Greys. Today please tell me about cages:
(1) What size cage ? -- Is it important for the bird to be able to flap his wings whilst inside the cage and as thef AG's wingspan being about 80 cm, should not the cage's width be at least 80 cms that in width ?
(2) Is there a trusted brand of cage makers we should go for ?
Anything else about cages you could advise me about ?
The bird will spend as much time as we can outside the cage
Once again thank you so much.
2007-09-30 04:08:11 · 10 answers · asked by RED-CHROME 6 in Pets ➔ Birds
PUBLIC APOLOGY to " Number 1 Yankee fan "
I am sorry, buddy,. I thought you were being sarcastic so I gave you a negative point but another contributor said you are correct. Large white or black coloured cage. Thanks.
2007-09-30 06:11:06 · update #1
PUBLIC APOLOGY to " Number 1 Yankee fan "
I am sorry, buddy,. I thought you were being sarcastic so I gave you a negative point but another contributor said you are correct. Large white or black coloured cage. Thanks.
2007-09-30 06:11:08 · update #2
you should get the biggest cage you can afford with the biggest doors not too fine a bars on it as theyve extremely powerful beaks as for a make of cage 99% are made abroad and nearly all of them in one factory but as there imported other companys put their own name to them so just be careful and shop around
2007-09-30 04:15:10 · answer #1 · answered by lyndon n 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't get a cage that opens at the top. Not that the bird would not love it totally, but because it will put him above your eye level...which means he would be in the dominant position. This can cause behavior problems. None of my personal birds are allowed to perch that high any more, and it has really helped with some problems that were starting. You don't want a cage that is too high, go for the wider models. I'm not just talking about Greys (and yes I do have one), but all birds, especially the larger ones. They are the worst ones that like to be in charge from the top of the tree. I also work with a lot of Greys on daily basis and do know what I'm talking about. Never hold a bird above your eye level and never let on perch higher than that either. Please read my profile. Please also remember, that any cage that is close to the wall, may give the bird an opportunity to chew holes in the wall. My cages are now 2 feet away from my walls, because my birds were making lovely holes in the wall when the cage was 18" away from it.
2016-05-17 09:09:12 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As most of the other users already said: get the biggest cage you can afford. One user states the cage should be black or white. This is absolutely right, black or white bars do not reflect light and are thus better for the bird.
I cannot name a brand since I am not a U.S. resident.
The cage should be furnished with w o o d e n perches.
Branches of fruit trees that have not been chemically treated make fine (additional) perches. African greys love to climb and chew on wood.
P.S. And, please, d o n ' t get a round cage for your pet!
2007-09-30 04:54:23 · answer #3 · answered by Lila 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how much time he will spend in the cage. If someone will be home all day, and he will be out all or most of the day, a huge cage wont be necessary, but if he'll be left at home at all, he will need a considerably big cage, with room for many toys.
P.S. Do you have an estimate of how long he'll be in the cage? I know you said he'll be out for as much time as possible, but about how much time is that really?
P.P.S. HQ cages are GREAT. Start by going to birdscomfort.com and see where it takes you :)
2007-09-30 06:18:03 · answer #4 · answered by cottonblosssom 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
(1) The biggest cage you can afford, with appropriate bar spacing, is my personal rule. I've got three caiques who don't spend a large amount of time in their cage, but it's pretty big.
Remember that not only does the bird need room to spread his wings -- there also needs to be room for perches, toys, and food cups.
(2) Brand doesn't matter. Bar spacing, roominess and construction quality is more important than brand. I've got a large HQ-brand cage with 5/8" bar spacing that I bought at a bird fair for a very reasonable price -- $125. The same size cage made by California Cages was TWICE that price and the only difference is that brand name.
2007-09-30 04:17:21 · answer #5 · answered by Resident Heretic 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The bigger the cage the better really. But the cage needs to be double the height of the bird and double the length of the wing span. So that it will have enough room to stretch its wings out properly without being cramped
2007-09-30 04:18:13 · answer #6 · answered by erika h 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
get the biggest cage you can afford but do be careful do not get a cage that the top opens up like a rocket it can kill youre bird if it falls down ,dome tops are nice and so are play tops. the best place to get really nice cages are ebay. i get many from there and im happy with them but please do not get one that openes on the top like a rocket too many birds have been killed by it
2007-09-30 05:03:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a Kings cage for my Grey. I think you can get them off internet. They are expensive but are completely fool proof. Good luck.
2007-09-30 10:32:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
ok just get a big white or black cage.
2007-09-30 04:28:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
no cage! set it free!
2007-09-30 04:11:19 · answer #10 · answered by tom a 3 · 0⤊ 5⤋