New Owner of Congo Grey here.

[protomind]

Just thought I would say hello and introduce myself to everyone.

My girlfriend and I just got a three year old african grey from someone for great deal unexpectedly. He gave us tons of books and stuff for the actual bird that that alone are worth quite a bit. The guy that we got it from had some other very small parrot as well as the grey. Him and the small parrot seemed to get along much better then the grey. Plus he said that with him working two jobs, the grey was getting depressed possibly and just wanted it to have a good home.

My GF and I have been thinking of getting a parrot now for about 4 years so we realize the commitment of owning one.

So I will probably be here asking lots of questions.

What is nice cage that won't break the bank? We figure we want to get him a large cage, something he can have plenty room to play in and on top of.

 

[Mel]

Hi Protomind. Welcome to you, your GF & new feathered friend. Feel free to ask lots of questions everyone is happy to help and we all love to put in our 2 cents

As for a cage we are from different parts of the world so cage price and places to buy from vary. Where are you located?

 

[antoinette]

Welcome to our wonderful forum, to you protomind, GF and your AG.
Many members with AG (me included LoL), always willing to assist.
Glad the previous owner put the birds needs first, congrat's on adopting a bird.
Mishka, my AG will be 3 years old in November, what a coincidence !!!
I have 24/7 entertainment, and a constant chatterbox on the go alllllllllll day.
Good luck
PS send pics, we love sharing

 

[Aussie Ben]

Welcome to the forum and congratulations! This is a great community, ask as many questions as you want, we all love to help.

As for a cage, you probably want one that will last for a few years so spending a little more now will save you money later. Allocate a space for the cage and go for the biggest cage possible that will fit. Stainless steel and Powder-Coated are the best choices IMO. As a minimum size you want your bird to be able to stretch his wings out fully without touching the sides. Good luck

 

[protomind]

In NYC area.
So I read that they need plenty of sleep. I got him covered up in the cage since we got him home at 1 AM after feeding him and what not. I think he may be awake cause I hear him moving around a bit, but not much. When I opened the cage cover a tiny bit to peer inside he was looking right back at me.

Should I uncover the cage even though he may not have gotten enough sleep? I haven't been able to sleep at all cause I have been researching the best ways to care for him so I may be making a little noise that could be keeping him up. I am trying not to though.

This company below sells cages and they are not far away from here, plus the prices seems great so I will go and choose a cage there providing they seem well built.


Which cages below seem good for an african grey?

Dog Crate Cage Kennel With Top Quality and Wholesale Prices


Below I am linking to the ones that seem like they will work. We do live in a condo so we don't have tons of room so I can't go all the way.

Dog Crate Bird Cage Kennel With Top Quality and Wholesale Prices


Dog Crate Bird Cage Kennel With Top Quality and Wholesale Prices

 

[HRH Di]

Welcome! Greys are wonderful birds.

In the US...Avian Adventures are great cages and you can get them online from Petsmart and get free shipping sometimes. They aren't exactly cheap ($300-ish), but they'll last for a long time so you'll save money in the long run.

Personally, I really like Kings Cages...however, they can be pretty pricy, but their Economy line is pretty reasonable and you can get free shipping from them. Bird Cage, Java Wood Perch, Avian Supplies, Pluck No More, Bird Food

Also check craigslist and ebay and check with local breeders. We lucked into 2 used Kings cages through our breeder at very good prices.

A cage is kind of like buying a car...they'll all pretty much get you from point A to point B, but how safely? for how long? how comfortably? etc... Also think of the cage as your Grey's bedroom so he needs to be comfortable in it with things to do.

 

[HRH Di]

Either of the ones you have links to should be great. Teh 2nd one (with the play top) may be better since you have limited space. With the play top, that's one less perch you'll need.

 

[Spiritbird]

We are always happy to have new grey guardians. They are fantastic parrots. Good thing you have the books to read and learn. My Rosie is a timneh grey and has a wonderful cage for the price. You can see a photo in my album or use the link here. the price is excelent for this large cage and it went together so well. It is quallity all the way.

Avian Adventures Mediana Playtop Bird Cages at PETCO

should you run into any other concerns or just want to chat please do so.

I just moved into a small apt. from a condo.

 

[greycloud]

Hi and welcome to the forum! Congrats on your new Fid! (feathered kid)!
I have 3 CAGS (Congo African Greys) One is 14 yrs and two in thier 20s!
They link you provoded has two cages good for greys. PCPT32 and PCPT36. Both are great. I don't like the cages that open up on top as sometimes they are not real steady and the perches fall. Playtops are great.
Ebay also has nice cages. Go for 32x22 inch size or bigger. Smaller is insufficient for a grey.
Are you aware of dangers in the home and toxic foods to parrots? Here is a short list:
Toxic foods: avocado, chocolate, caffienne, onions, saltd foods are bad for them. Peanuts in the shell can contain mold causing aspergullis infection.
Home toxins: Scented was candles, plug ins, cleaners, teflon over heated will kill a bird in seconds.
These are basics and I'm sure others will be around to add to the list.
Read up on some of the old threads. We are here to help!

 

[protomind]

Kings Cage Xtra Lge. Bird cage
What about this one?
http://www.petco.com/Shop/Product.aspx?sku=1320203&pd=recentlyviewedproduct
Or this one? The corner one would actually be less obtrusive as long as it offered enough room.

Or this one, plus its on sale.
http://www.birdscomfort.com/amazons_bird_cage.html



Should I go for long and narrow, or wider and shorter?

 

[greycloud]

The kings cage is to narrow and again I don't like open playtops, personally. The other two links won't open for me. Did you check out ebay?

 

[Mel]

The kings cage is to narrow and again I don't like open playtops, personally. The other two links won't open for me. Did you check out ebay?

My first cage was open top, its stability is good (it was pretty expensive) but it limits your hanging toy space with I think is much more important. I don't use the open part instead I have a seperate playgym. When I bought my second cage I opted for the playgym top.