Empty cage needs filling! :-)

[Gizmomania]

Today I moved Walter into a bigger cage. Now I have a smaller empty cage that's gonna need to have an occupant. Size 22x22x32, I believe. Question is, what bird shall I get?

I already have 3 conures, so I'm considering looking into getting a different breed.

Any recommendations?

 

[Pinkbirdy]

Hmmm ! maybe a Hahns Macaw Im being given a cage [and Im thinking ] Oh dear I know Im going to fill it . I want another Amazon [neat birds].

 

[kq_fan]

Maybe a Indian Ringneck! Or maybe a Senegal or a Meyers! And a Hahans Macaw is great to!

 

[thekarens]

That's a perfect size for a poicephalus.

 

[Gizmomania]

I know. I adore our amazon, but this cage will be too small to house a zon. Walter's new cage, yes.

 

[RavensGryf]

That's a perfect size for a poicephalus.

I agree

I think an active Hahn's Macaw would need a bigger cage even though it's not much bigger than a Poi.

 

[crimson]

did I miss something?....what happened to the Gold cap?...did you change your mind?

 

[Gizmomania]

I went back to see the gold capped yesterday. After holding him for awhile, I began thinking that I'd like to explore other breeds since I already have 3 conures. I love my little conures, but find that I really connect to the personalities of my larger birds. Problem is that this vacant cage isn't big enough for a large bird.

 

[Kiwibird]

What about a quaker parakeet? I've heard they have large personalities in a small package

 

[MonicaMc]

I'd recommend using the cage as a night cage, or if you ever travel, it could be a good temporary cage somewhere!

 

[RavensGryf]

I'd recommend using the cage as a night cage, or if you ever travel, it could be a good temporary cage somewhere!

That's always a good idea too, unless you really want the excuse to get another bird!

 

[MonicaMc]

Ravens, I wouldn't even recommend the use of a 22x22 cage for a cockatiel, so could not recommend putting another bird in it permanently. I don't like the use of tiny cages unless the doors are always open and the birds hardly ever in the cage!

As a temporary cage, sure, but not as a cage a bird would be spending years in, if not it's entire lifetime. As per another thread, the OP put a deposit down on a jardines, and a jardines will require a larger cage! So if the plan is to sell this cage and purchase a larger cage, then I fully support that, too!



To me, a small cage is like a studio apartment for humans. It's tiny. There's not a lot of space for anything. Ya, sure, it's livable, but you hardly have any room for furnishings or belongings. A regular to large cage is like an apartment to a normal sized house. More space for everything, thus more things that could keep you entertained while you are inside it. Aviaries would be from a large house to a mansion. The possibilities that you could do with this space skyrockets!

 

[Mishcka]

I recommend you take Sophie for few weeks, Lordy I need a break from him ! He has been nuts this week ...lol. Really tho I love peach face love birdies they r so cute when I see them on the forums.

 

[RavensGryf]

Ravens, I wouldn't even recommend the use of a 22x22 cage for a cockatiel, so could not recommend putting another bird in it permanently. I don't like the use of tiny cages unless the doors are always open and the birds hardly ever in the cage.

Hi Monica I totally hear you about size of a cage. Robin has lived in his 20x24 for about 19 years now, and it's his comfort zone. When I'm home he always has the door open. Still, a good part of the time he chooses to stay inside. He's sort of a perch potato.
A larger cage is great (provided it has appropriate size bar spacing), an aviary is even better! Especially for a more active species - then it's absolutely mandatory.
If they're getting a Jardine's, I agree definitely larger cage.

 

[Abigal7]

I think the cage would be too small for a mini macaw. I have this cage for Captain Large Prevue Bird Cage - Presented by BirdsComfort.com though it looks big for him he moves around the cage. Here is a cage chart that list the minim size BirdCagePortal.com - Pet Bird Supplies, Parrot Supplies, Cages & Bird Products - BirdCagePortal.com - Bird Cage Size Guide | Bar Spacing | Chart

 

[Gizmomania]

That's a very helpful chart, Abigal7. Looks like it's even too small for my little GCC. However he seems quite happy with his cage.

 

[CrazyEyes]

i wish you were closer. the local sanctuary that i support has a wonderful quaker named Charley that needs a forever home.

 

[Girl4Jesus83]

A caique would be a fun addition

 

[Gizmomania]

LOL! I already have a caique: it's Walter (Heisenberg)! He's the one who just won himself this bigger cage, and he LOVES it!

Crazy Eyes, do they ever ship their orphans? Just askin'.

 

[CrazyEyes]

unfortunately not.