suitable bird cage?

[silvertiger3450]

would this be a suitable bird cage or is the bar spacing too big?

Prevue Hendryx Cockatiel-Small Parrot Cage at PETCO

or

HQ Aviary Flight Cage with Stand at PETCO
a better cage?

would this work
Petco Designer Black Standing Cockatiel Cage - Cockatiel Bird Cage and Bird Cage from Petco.com

 

[wenz2712]

I would say the 2nd and 3rd one are both ok for a Conure.

 

[silvertiger3450]

would 3/4 spacing be too big?

how about this one
A&E Cage Company 20" X 20" Play Top Bird Cage at PETCO

 

[wenz2712]

The bar spacing is ok with that one, but the doors look a bit flimsy on it... If you bought the 2nd Cage you showed, then you could always buy a separate playgym for the top

 

[thermodynamic]

The third one I'm not too keen on - IMHO, the rounded angles provide less space for the bird...

Domed cages provide less space and the bird could feel more constricted (especially as the dome cages' tops are where the bird is going to want to hang out at night...)

For a GCC, I'd stick to cage bar spacing at 5/8" or less. A bird getting trapped between the bars could break its neck, have anxiety problems, etc...

Another thought crossed my cobwebbed mind:

My GCCs liked this cage, as does Tybbi (in his own ):

Petco Designer Mink Brown Standing Parrot Cage - Parrot Bird Cage and Playtop Bird Cage from Petco.com

It's a bit more costly but, during the day, there's more room for them to frolic in.

 

[strasia93]

I agree with therodynamic...

Spend the extra money for a nice cage, you will be happy you did.

This is the cage we have:
Prevue Hendryx Signature Select Series Wrought Iron Bird Cage in Chalk White at PETCO

I recomend the 20 x 24 or bigger. Several reasons for cages like this;
More room for your bird to get around.
More room for extra perches and toys.
A skirt to help catch their mess.
Super strong construction (long lasting cage).
Good casters to easily move the cage (this is improtant so you can easily clean the cage).

Your bird will love it too.

 

[silvertiger3450]

is the first one too small?

 

[ConureLady]

i would go with the petco designer black standing cockatiel cage.
it has a stand unlike the prevue hendryx cockatiel small parrot cage...
and i really done like the hq aviary flight cage. i find that its better for breeders not companions.

 

[strasia93]

Yes, the first one is too small...

 

[silvertiger3450]

oh. but the bar spacing wouldn't be too wide?

 

[ConureLady]

the A&E Cage Company 20" X 20" Play Top Bird Cage at PETCO 20x20 one is too small

i currently have the more expensive hq prevue version of this one Petco Designer Mink Brown Standing Parrot Cage - Parrot Bird Cage and Playtop Bird Cage from Petco.com and i absolutely love it.

i plan two of the designer mink brown cages to put on the sides of my prevue cage..

if you are short on cash right now, i think your best bet is going to be petcos finch flight cage.. i had my conures in one. i bought a natural cotton rope about a finger in diameter and tied it carefully from corner to corner and had a X supporting each other with a dowel rope infront of the food.. they really enjoyed the X part because they could move around a lot. it was a great starter.

 

[ConureLady]

i have this one Prevue Hendryx Signature Select Series Wrought Iron Bird Cage in Metallic Cobalt at PETCO but i bought it from a small pet shop and one of the seed skirts is missing. i paid $550 for it and it was already used, dirty, and missing a piece..ugh

 

[silvertiger3450]

oh. is there one that is cheaper but still has 4 legs to push around the house?

 

[silvertiger3450]

so I could use this one?

Petco Designer White Finch Flight Cage - Finch Bird Cage and Flight Bird Cage from Petco.com

 

[ConureLady]

Petco Designer White Finch Flight Cage - Finch Bird Cage and Flight Bird Cage from Petco.com 30x18x18 with half inch bar spacing..it looks much larger in person. i liked it so much I bought two more so now I have three in the garage for 1. hospital cages 2. baby birds 3. new birds so i dont have to freak out about finding a cage.

 

[ConureLady]

I wouldn't go any wider than 1/2" for a Green Cheek

 

[Bobioden]

is the first one too small?

Yes, the first one is a bit too small. I would got with the second one, the HQ.

 

[silvertiger3450]

Petco Designer White Finch Flight Cage - Finch Bird Cage and Flight Bird Cage from Petco.com 30x18x18 with half inch bar spacing..it looks much larger in person. i liked it so much I bought two more so now I have three in the garage for 1. hospital cages 2. baby birds 3. new birds so i dont have to freak out about finding a cage.

but can i keep the bird in there at night and day until i take him out?