Opinions on this cage

[Qtpyinnj]

Hi everyone,

Well, I've placed a deposit on a baby grey!! Now I'm preparing to get his/her cage and other necessities. What do you think of this starter cage?

HQ Dometop Parrot Bird Cage with Drop Door 32x23 - by BirdsComfort.com

 

[marcomm]

I think it´s fine, the size is the minimum required for a grey a bit tight but if he is going to be out of the cage in the day I would say is enough.

 

[Blancaej]

Looks good!

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[plumsmum2005]

Nice cage.

 

[MonicaMc]

If you can go larger, I would recommend it! But I agree, it's a good first cage! If you end up with a clumsy baby, you may need to either pad the bottom, or raise it, until your baby gets the whole wings and feet thing figured out!


I hope the breeder doesn't clip the wings!

 

[GaleriaGila]

Nice cage... I have an idea your new baby will be spending a lot of time outside it.

 

[DRB]

I'm of the belief always get as big a cage as you can make room for, you can never have too big a cage for your FID, but you can have too small of one.

I knew they are expensive but IMO well worth the cost.

 

[jdlehman76]

Unless there is a reason babies should have a smaller cage I would encourage you to try to find a larger cage. If cost is an issue consider looking at used cages on Craigslist or eBay to save some money instead of buying new, and then clean it before using.

 

[Qtpyinnj]

Thank you all for your input. I plan to get a bigger cage next year after we purchase a home. We are renting now, and anything bigger than this size would be too big for the available space.

I have checked Craigslist with no luck.

I don't plan to clip the wings, but I will keep a blanket on the bottom of the cage until the baby has overcome his/her clumsiness.

Does anyone use a hut for their birds to sleep in?

 

[MonicaMc]

Many breeders automatically clip before sending the babies home, so you may want to double check with the breeder on that!!!!


Huts might be ok for babies and young birds, but can cause hormonal and aggression in adults. Some huts aren't bird safe, either...