Unsure about cage for my Green Cheeked Conure.

[Conure2550]

So I bought this cage online

Prevue Hendryx Large Black Flight Bird Cage - Outdoor Aviary Cages and Parakeet Flight Cages from petco.com

and I just finished putting it together. I'm having second thoughts. It seems sturdy enough but I just don't want anything to happen to my bird. The bars look a bit thin. I really don't know what to do right now! Can you give me advice? Also, if you own this cage, are you happy with it?

Also, the side doors swing shut, which i really hate. Do you think zipties would be good to keep him from messing with them.

 

[weco]

I can't really see what you're talking about about the side doors, but the cage looks safe enough for any of my conures.....if you're concerned about the side doors, you could use stainless quick links:

Here's one from Lowes: Covert 1/4" Stainless Steel Spring Link
Item #: 348532 | Model #: T7630406

One from Home Depot: Lehigh 800 lb. 3/16 in. x 2 in. Stainless-Steel Quick Link
Model # 7440S-12 Internet # 100286341


Lowes used to carry the 3/16" quick links like the Home Depot one, but they're not showing it on their webpage any longer.....several of the larger full-service hardware stores carry quick links, but not sure about the stainless versions, so you'll have to check for yourself.....

 

[Conure2550]

They are spring loaded and if you don't hold them open they slam shut. Yeah I think the stainless links look more sturdy then zipties. Thank you.

 

[Echo]

This cage is suitable for a GCC. I would indeed use zip ties so that you can keep it tightly shut, especially if you're not going to use that door.

 

[Echo]

For future reference, A&E and HQ cages are better quality, sturdier cages for roughly the same price point. They also both offer that style cage.

 

[SoCalWendy]

I have this cage. I use it outside for my senegal. What I did for the spring loaded doors, actually all the doors except the large front door was I got some of those black plastic chains you see at the bird store. In the center I used a knife and sawed it so I could give the link a little twist so it opened and I used them to keep my doors latched. My cage has several doors. Two spring loaded, one door inside the large door and then four feed doors. So I used 7 plastic links as I said to latch them shut. The plastic is hard enough to where Rio doesn't chew through it, but I do inspect them for wear from time to time. I really like this cage and Rio has lots of room for her, her toys, and perches.

 

[hacatta]

i used to have a cage similar to that one,my gcc broke free through the side doors within the half hour he was in there,first i thought i just didn't close it right,then again he was out,so yes zip ties^^

 

[RavensGryf]

For future reference, A&E and HQ cages are better quality, sturdier cages for roughly the same price point. They also both offer that style cage.

I hate the blatantly bad quality of Griffin's A&E cage. http://www.parrotforums.com/cages/45599-bad-review-e-cage.html Edit: I just saw that my pics are no longer there, but you can read my comments and get the gist of it...

About the flight cage:
"flight cages" are really made for very small flying birds like finches, canaries, and budgies. That's why it's called a "flight" cage. While IMO not ideal for a parrot, it should be fine for a small GCC since you already bought it and set it up. I'm not sure, but I don't think a GCC will have quite the strength to bend the bars. People do put larger conure sized birds in flight cages, but that's not what they're made for. The online sellers websites usually say what species a certain cage is good for, and they are usually wrong. I don't know who writes that stuff. People like the flight cages for the reason that they are large and cheap, which makes it attractive. A proper "parrot" cage of similar dimensions is much more expensive.
If you are not satisfied with this one, you can buy another cage and maybe use this one as a second cage to enjoy the outdoors in, or for a sleep cage?