Which of these cages is most appropriate?

Hey there, I'm doing some research on getting an IRN or an Alex and am looking at some cages. I have been told that they need a taller cage due to their longer tailfeathers, and I would just really love it if someone could tell me if the cages I'm looking at are suitable at all. I'm inserting links to my local version of eBay of the cages I'm looking at.

Cage A
Measures: 60cm(W)x 60cm(D)x 98cm(H) Not including stand.
In inches: 24(W)x 24(D) x38(H)
Bar gap: 20mm / 0.78 inches

Cage B
Measures: 78cm(W)x 46cm(D)x 113cm(H) Not including stand.
In inches: 30(W)x 19(D)x 44(H)
Bar gap: Unstated

Cage C
Measures: 53cm(W)x 53cm(D)x 72cm(H) Not including stand.
In inches: 21(W)x 21(D)x 27(H)
Bar gap: 20mm / 0.78 inches

Thanks in advance!

EDIT: Added bar gap

I would probably go for cage 'A' because it gives you an overall larger size.....a 46cm depth is not much more than the bird's length.....

weco said:

I would probably go for cage 'A' because it gives you an overall larger size.....a 46cm depth is not much more than the bird's length.....

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Great, thanks I'm actually wondering if that is a typo or not, in the photo it looks like the biggest cage of the three. Could be sneaky camera angles too, though.

I would go with Cage B simply because it is the largest.

If you were getting an Alex, I'd recommend this cage... although it doesn't say what the bar spacing is
Cockatoo or large bird | Trade Me

Or maybe something like this
Hercules Pets Bird Cage Large Play Top Bird Parrot | Trade Me



If you decide to get an Alex, you definitely want a larger cage! I don't necessarily think the cages you've picked would do well for an Alex, but would be "ok" for an IRN. Being in New Zealand, I also realize that what you have available to you is quite, well, limited!


Best of luck!

Thanks so much! I added Alex as an afterthought in this particular post - I feel like I decide on what bird I would like to have, then I see some photos of one I previously looked at and am back to square one... Thanks again

I used to have cage A for my Alex (recommended to me by a pet store). However after my Alex went through his first molt and his tail feather grew, this cage was much too small for him. Anywhere he was in the cage, his tail feathers were poking out the other end.

I recently upgraded to a much bigger cage at a great price of $200 on eBay, brand new. I wish I would have had this cage from the start, there is so much room and he is so much happier! Room for more toys, much easier for him to get around and keep himself entertained while he is in there.

I always I think, the bigger the better.

I am having second thoughts about whether a bird like an IRN or Alex is appropriate, considering my current situation... I was just thinking that having a larger bird may be a bit ambitious... Would any of the above cages be suitable for a lovebird?

If bar spacing is 1/2" (or .5) inches, then ya! You might be able to get away with larger bar spacing, but it wouldn't be recommended.

Hmmm, this cage has a bar gap of 15mm, or 0.59 (or 0.6, rounding up) inches. Is that still too big for a lovey? It otherwise has the same dimensions as Cage C in my initial post.

this is the cage i have/ or very similar that i have the 3 amigos in (3 alex's) the dimensions when written out dont seem right, but the have plenty of room.
LARGE INDOOR BIRD BUDGIE PARROT WIRE CAGE AVIARY PERCH PORTABLE ON WHEELS,m | eBay

may i ask why u think getting an Alex or IRN is to ambitious?

I'm worried of getting in over my head, to be honest. I really want to be 110% sure I can take care of a bird's needs and provide the best environment for them. I don't doubt that I can meet them, but I worry about the other people I live with... I just wonder if they will be able to handle the potential noise of an Alex or IRN We are temporarily taking care of a budgie at the moment and while he can get a wee bit loud, he doesn't seem as high-pitched as the Asiatic parrots voices seem to get.

That looks like a great cage! It doesn't appear that the seller ships across the ditch though

yes asiatic parrots can get loud, but if kept happy, socialized and entertained they dont screamto much. i 3 beatiful alexs, and its not very often they they scream. its obly when they get excited, like when my partner gets home from work or they here the neighbours car (similar to there previous owners) apart from that, the morning and evening contact calls. mine are slightly enhanced by the amount of wild parrots flying around that they feel they have to talk to, but its nothing unpleasent. i have 1 neighbour that is in pretty close proximaty to me,i have asked them if the birds bother them. they informed that when they are inside they cant hear them,its only when they are outside. I have posted a video in the Alex forum called good morning. its a clip of my 3 this morning calling, it will give you somewhat an idea on how loud and shrill they can be,but remember this is 3 of them.

Thanks so much for your info! Yes, I plan to learn to make a lot of enrichment toys for my potential feather baby