Need some help choosing a cage for a Blue & Gold Macaws

[DAROCK]

Hello everyone ! Hope all is well, I'm new to the parrot scene and I've join this wonderful forum to learn and research about Blue & Gold Macaws. I've started a thread under "Macaws" for help on choosing my next best friend.
Thank again guys ! So regarding the cages, I know bigger is better, and that's not a problem for me, because my Blue & Gold will be in my basement where I spend all of my time. I just don't know where to start looking. Any help would be greatly appreciated ! I've found two websites on the forums

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[Kaybrauer]

Ebay is great for new cages. u can find huge cages for cheap. Try to look for the ones with Free shipping.

 

[Bobby34231]

Ebay is great for new cages. u can find huge cages for cheap. Try to look for the ones with Free shipping.

you have to be very careful about bying those cheap discount cages, most are poorly constructed and rust extremely easy due to poor quality paint jobs, with all the problems of childrens and pet toys with toxic paint comming out of China, I have very little faith that bird cages will be any different, just a heads up, might look into king cages, avian adventure or even preview cages just to mention a few brand names with pretty good track records, if your looking to save money on a cage look on Craigslist or ebay classifieds for used cages of better quality.....

 

[HRH Di]

Personally, I'm partial to Kings Cages - very sturdy and well-made. They also have free shipping options from their web site. They can be expensive, but they last for years and years.

My 2nd favorite is Avian Adventures. They're often available at Petco.com for very reasonable prices.

You may find cheaper cages out there, but besides size, you want safety and quality.

 

[DAROCK]

Thanks Kay ! I've been browsing around today. Bobby,thanks for your input. I rather go with something nice, decent and large.King Cages, and Avian Adventures have so many to choose from HRH, thank you, I've checked both King Cages and Petco, I've picked out some. Any suggestions ?

Avian Adventures Mediana Dometop Bird Cages at PETCO

Avian Adventures Mediana Playtop Bird Cages at PETCO

Avian Adventures Grande Dometop Bird Cages at PETCO

King's Cages - Avian and Pet Bird Cages, Supplies, Food, Toys, Perches, Aviaries, Pluck No More

King's Cages - Avian and Pet Bird Cages, Supplies, Food, Toys, Perches, Aviaries, Pluck No More

King's Cages - Avian and Pet Bird Cages, Supplies, Food, Toys, Perches, Aviaries, Pluck No More

King's Cages - Avian and Pet Bird Cages, Supplies, Food, Toys, Perches, Aviaries, Pluck No More

 

[HRH Di]

The Mediana Avian Adventures look a little small to me. They don't list the interior height, so it's hard to tell. The storage space under the cage is really handy.

As for the King's Cages, any of those should be fine. I'd opt for the largest if finances allow - biggest isn't always better, but in this case it is. I would prefer the 2nd one since it has 4 bowls, but that's just because I'm used to the 4 in our cages...1 water, 1 pellets, 1 veggies & sprouts, 1 treats.

I love how much you're taking this to heart and getting as much information as you can. You're going to be a great parront

 

[DAROCK]

Your right, the Avian Adventures cages does look a little smaller. The King Cages are awesome, I'm leaning towards the last one, because the top opens up, and its two inches bigger.I think its a really hard decision, but looking at the King Cages, it makes it a little easier

 

[Kaybrauer]

I do see what ur saying about getting cages from Ebay, i just have never had a problem so i just try and save some cash. Gotta do what ya gotta do right lol.

 

[DAROCK]

Hey guys ! I'm still having a hard time picking out a cage, I'm not sure which color to get. How does this one look - King's Cages - Avian and Pet Bird Cages, Supplies, Food, Toys, Perches, Aviaries, Pluck No More

 

[Mrspy]

How much are you willing to pay for a cage? Because there are some nice ones on Drsfostersmith.com. The Cages are kinda spendy(you could probably get a good one for a macaw for about $600 but anything else would probably be higher)so it's your choice if you wanna spend the money or not. Remember that the cage you buy will be your Parrots home that he will live in for the rest of his life. I'd agree that old cages and things off Ebay could be dangerous because of the rust or other terrible things for your bird. That's why i'm buying a brand new cage for my Green Cheek instead of getting a used one. Better to spend more money on a good cage than to spend less money on a cheap cage.

 

[DAROCK]

Thanks Mrspy ! I don't mind spending about $ 800 or so for a cage .I really don't want to cut back on a cage, because I know that will be the parrots home for life. I was going with Kings Cages, because I heard a lot of good things about them. Its really hard finding a cage