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I make Ellie's food AND the human food, so I'm not complaining about the new kitchen!

 

Recent changes: The new mattress set for the guest room, the new bed and closet for my daughter's room, the new carpet for my son's room... Luckily Kel did all of the painting. (I get freaky if I can't get the tape positioned EXACTLY. Kel is not so concerned with precision application of the paint...)

 

Soon I'm going to have to convert a room into a walk-in closet for Kel...

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I have been trying to find a thread, the right thread to post my question, that specifies when I should purchase a cage this big. Right now my bird is in a tiny container for 'critters'. She is 6 weeks. At what age do I place her in a bigger cage?

 

What cage are you looking at Loki? What you have to watch for is bar spacing. For African Greys the bar spacing should be 3/4" to 1". A smaller TAG might be more comfortable with the 3/4". Next make sure that the bars on at least two walls run horizontaly. It's better for climbing around the cage. Dishes that can be changed from outside the cage are best, especially if there's a chance you might have to have someone who is not comfortable with large parrots pet-sit your baby. A cage that has a skirt can help catch some poops and flung food (note I said some! lol). Other than that, go with the biggest cage you can afford that will fit in your space. I love my cage from Avian Adventures. It goes together without screws or nuts and bolts, the doors all have locks to foil parrot escape artists, and the dishes lock into their slots so they can't be emptied and thrown about.

 

As for the age, look around on the nursery thread. I never had a baby bird so I don't know. Happy cage hunting!

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What cage are you looking at Loki? What you have to watch for is bar spacing. For African Greys the bar spacing should be 3/4" to 1". A smaller TAG might be more comfortable with the 3/4". Next make sure that the bars on at least two walls run horizontaly. It's better for climbing around the cage. Dishes that can be changed from outside the cage are best, especially if there's a chance you might have to have someone who is not comfortable with large parrots pet-sit your baby. A cage that has a skirt can help catch some poops and flung food (note I said some! lol). Other than that, go with the biggest cage you can afford that will fit in your space. I love my cage from Avian Adventures. It goes together without screws or nuts and bolts, the doors all have locks to foil parrot escape artists, and the dishes lock into their slots so they can't be emptied and thrown about.

 

As for the age, look around on the nursery thread. I never had a baby bird so I don't know. Happy cage hunting!

 

Does it differ between TAG and CAG's for bar spacing? She is a CAG. Should I think more closer to 1"?

The cage that I am currently looking at is:

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• Exterior Dimensions: 33"x33"x72" • Interior Height: 45" • Bar Spacing: 1" • Weight: 110 lbs. Product Features • Bird proof front door & feeder door locks • Playpen top with 3 ladders & 2 perches • 2 lock in cups on playpen top • Slide out metal tray underneath play top keeping cage mess free • Horizontal side bars, vertical bars front & back • 3 swing out feeder doors • 3 stainless steel feeder cups & 2 perches • Slide-out grill & tray for easy cleaning • Non-toxic, durable and safe powder coated finish Good for: • Conures, Quakers • Small Cockatoos, Mini Macaws • African Greys, Amazons • Large Cockatoos, Large Macaws

 

 

Thank you for the helpful information! :)

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