Verivus Posted August 28, 2011 Posted August 28, 2011 So I'm considering getting a stainless steel cage for my future CAG and I was wondering if a 48"x36" would be big enough or even too big? I see recommended cage sizes of 36"x24" for greys and then I see recommendations of "as big as you can afford" so curious on what experienced owners think. I do work 35-40 hours a week so he would be in the cage while I'm gone.
Barbara2 Posted August 28, 2011 Posted August 28, 2011 I don't think it can be too big but the bar spacing might be an issue. Some say their CAGs are fine with 1" spacing and others say no more that 3/4".
Ray P Posted August 28, 2011 Posted August 28, 2011 3/4 bar spacing for a TAG and I think 3/4 bar spacing for a CAG is a safe bet. If this is one of those large CAG`S 1 inch bar spacing is ok
Verivus Posted August 28, 2011 Author Posted August 28, 2011 Oh, I thought 1" was the recommended bar spacing for CAGs! Are there any cages that are 48x36 with that kind of spacing? Guess I better start looking again...
JeffNOK Posted August 28, 2011 Posted August 28, 2011 (edited) Most information I have read says 3/4" for TAG and 3/4" -- 1" for a CAG. I hope that's true because I just set up my new cage for my soon to arrive CAG and it has 1" bar spacing. Edited August 28, 2011 by JeffNOK
birdhouse Posted August 29, 2011 Posted August 29, 2011 Phenix is a slightly small TAG & hasn't had any noticeable problems w/getting around 1" bars or a cage of that size.
Talon Posted August 29, 2011 Posted August 29, 2011 Get it, the bigger the better. YOu can't have a cage that is too big, once you fill it with various perches, toys, etc, The cage magically shrinks...
Cupid Posted September 17, 2011 Posted September 17, 2011 Go big or go home!!![/QUOTE] I was just thinking the same thing!!!
FirstPenguin Posted September 18, 2011 Posted September 18, 2011 Get it, the bigger the better. YOu can't have a cage that is too big, once you fill it with various perches, toys, etc, The cage magically shrinks... GO BIG! I think the keyword Talon used is FILL IT! So many people get the big cheap-o cage and the bird and pat themselves on the back after putting 3 lame toys a couple hard wood perches in. Get the big cage and deck it out as best you can. A bird feels secure when in a well populated cage. It's just like in the wild when they hang out and roost among branches and foliage. That natural cover provides protection. If you buy the huge cage and leave it almost empty they will feel like they're too exposed. I like to populate a cage with lots of toys up high and have less as you move down so there is both room to move and areas to hide, forage, and chew in. Go big in many ways. Cage, toys, etc.
AiSell Posted March 15, 2012 Posted March 15, 2012 Get it, the bigger the better. YOu can't have a cage that is too big, once you fill it with various perches, toys, etc, The cage magically shrinks... Absolutely agree wit you ! Right choice!
pikachu Posted March 19, 2012 Posted March 19, 2012 If it is a baby, make sure that you have your perches down low at first. Also, remember "what goes up, sometimes comes down". Greys like to climb & hang upside down while they play or forage. They are often clumsy. I can't tell you how many times my girl has fallen. So, while it s great to get a big cage & fill it with toys, they can (& will) fall.
AiSell Posted March 22, 2012 Posted March 22, 2012 Well for AG you need cages wit dimensions Bar spacing: 3/4" to 1" and Min. cage dimensions: 30"x24"x24". So I recommend you get bigger one because you can put there more perches, toys... !
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted March 23, 2012 Posted March 23, 2012 I cannot tell you what dimensions are great! I can say, whatever cage you get, it should be their permanent cage. They tend NOT to adapt to new cage. Bigger, is NOT always better. Nancy
TWIX Posted March 24, 2012 Posted March 24, 2012 I would rather stay in a 5 bedroom villa, than living in a 1 bedroom apartment. These are our loved ones and i would not hesitate to offer them better living conditions such as big cages.
judygram Posted March 24, 2012 Posted March 24, 2012 Bigger is always better but you do have to watch for the bar spacing for some of those huge cages are meant for macaws that have larger heads, you certainly don't want to get one that your baby will get his/her head thru and get stuck, that would be awful for them and you.
Tim Posted April 26, 2012 Posted April 26, 2012 I recently inherited an ill friends 11 year old Grey. He seems to be making the transition to life here relatively well. He comes to me with the cage he has lived with his whole life which though quite beautiful seems smaller than what I am reading about as a preferred size. It's internal measurements are 27 I/2"Wx18"Dx36"H. The cage is a designer style furniture grade wooden frame with inset metal cage. It's very handsome yet seems undersized for the bird. Yet, Harley has spent his life with this as his home and seems relatively happy with it. He maneuvers his way around it ok and is content to stay in the cage despite many opportunites each day to leave it which leads to separate question of mine being how much should I encourage him to leave his cage? I know he is still adjusting to the move and the cage likely represents familiarity and security which I don't want to deprive him of. But I also don't want to see him live a less than fully happy life either. I guess I'm trying to sort out his needs from my own and feedback would be welcomed. Thanks.
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted April 27, 2012 Posted April 27, 2012 Many believe, bigger is better. I don't believe in that. Nancy
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