ludwigsmom Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I was at my local bird store, and one of the employee's told me that for greys theres a "perfect size" cage that they MUST have in order to be happy anything bigger or smaller they will be stressed. Seems weird to me, as I've always been told as big as you can afford. It's making me wonder if my cage is too big and causing my bird to pluck?? His cage is roughly 4 feet by 3 feet and about 5 feet tall. Is that too big?!?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaladNinja Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 I highly doubt it. The only issue that I have heard of with large cages are if the bars are too far apart (injury and escape risk) or if the cage is a little too empty (stressful, boring, etc.). You can try adding a couple more perches or ladders, or even a cozy hut to make it seem more homey along with his favorite toys. Do you have any pictures of the cage as it is now? I'd love to see it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Actually... there IS a cage that is too big! Greys tend to prefer a more compact cage. I would suggest a cage that is forever! When I tried to upgrade..... it took Sophie a YEAR to accept new cage. It was a palace, and gathered dust!. I learned... and learned what she valued. She doesn't give a hoot about a new cage. She just wanted everyone to be happy! If other birds liked the new cage, so did she. Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 It depends on how much time your grey has to spend in his/her cage. I have three parrots and they all have the same size cages and are very happy. They are out most of the day and basically just sleep in their cages at night. Their cages are described as medium-sized. Some members believe the bigger the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Yes, I am me of thoses members tat believe bigger is better. It may appear big at first, but once you fill it with toys, perches, boings, corner shelves etc. it actually becomes quite small. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave007 Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 When a person steps back and realizes that their bird will be spending lots of time in that *new home* forever, larger is always better. A larger cage can be better customized by the bird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crysmom Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 we have a 42 x 36 inch cage for our timneh its big. Rita spends a significant amount of most days with the cage door open and the ability to leave the cage and climb around the toys on top and the hanging swings above her cage. This of it this way, yes the cages are large, but 6-12 inches of space in our home isn't very much to us as humans, but in a cage 6-12 inches bigger is a lot more room to a bird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosse Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 (edited) I do not think a cage can be too large Many of the cages I see here on the forum is in my eyes too small. The minimum legal size in Sweden for an african gray Length 1.2 meters Height 1.0 meters width of the space where the birds reside should be at least twice the bird's length, but at least 45 cm. For a African grey 0.70 meters width. Edited March 10, 2012 by Bosse Speling errors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave007 Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 We don't have legal sized cages here. This is the average sized nedium cage for a CAG that people use and there's a slightly smaller one for a TAG but people can get even larger or smaller than the one in the picture. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v50/DaveVP/c.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Yup Dave that's the size cage my birdies have. They are quite happy with it and so am I as the front panel of my birdies' cage opens as well as the door. Great for cleaning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 I have to say, I don't know the size of my cages. I know what works for them. The biggest cage, was intimidating for Sophie.(HUGE!) She goes in occassionally, but is happy to know if she is not comfortable, she can go into Sunny and Kiki's cage. Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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