split cage or no?

GoldenPhoenix · Dec 5, 2014

Yup me again, the lurker who is still waiting for the right time to bring a parrot home. Definitely looking on getting a pionus as my first, Bronze-wing to be precise.
I was looking at cages still and I cannot decide for the life of me, dome top or playtop...

So I thought what about that split cage I saw a long time ago. AE Split Bird Cage with Divider 42x26 - by BirdsComfort.com from A&E. I would remove the divider and bird would have the entire cage to him/herself. I was wondering what you guys thought about split cages? Any issues with them. Would you buy one or not?

Roanoke · Dec 5, 2014

I don't know much about Pionuses (Pioni?) but that is a gorgeous cage!
As for dome vs playtop I'd go with the playtop every time, but I love how this cage has both!
Your plan sounds pretty good to me, but again, I have no experience with split cages. Good luck!

EAI · Dec 5, 2014

Personally, I think that's one of the "better" design for a cage shaped like that--others have only one door that can make getting things/your birds hard to do.

I don't see why you can't move the divider as long as the spacing isn't too big. But I totally love the combination of the two cages too! And the size seems more than adequate enough for a "couch potato" type of bird.

weco · Dec 5, 2014

I had a friend give me a cage exactly like that, but I stand 6'1" and that was the worst of the cages I've ever had to clean.....

Maybe if I was shorter, it might not be as bad, but I gave it away also.....

I have multiple species of conures and a couple of them don't like visitors perching on the tops of their cages, so if you ever decide to get another bird, dome-top cages are almost impossible to prevent visitors on the roof, while with flat-tops you can get a piece of acrylic & lay on the top to prevent toe/foot bites.....

Good luck.....

RavensGryf · Dec 5, 2014

I've always loved the LOOKS of that style cage. But just like weco said, I look at it and can imagine the horrible time cleaning it. At least that one looks like it has a decent size door, and has 2 doors. I've seen cages that style (different brands) with ONE SMALL door. Not that I like A&E... but that's another story. Also I don't like the divider idea.

So why is it you like my favorite Pionus specie in particular?

They're not popular, but they do have their cult following. Raven waves 'hi'...

GoldenPhoenix · Dec 6, 2014

RavensGryf said:
I've always loved the LOOKS of that style cage. But just like weco said, I look at it and can imagine the horrible time cleaning it. At least that one looks like it has a decent size door, and has 2 doors. I've seen cages that style (different brands) with ONE SMALL door. Not that I like A&E... but that's another story. Also I don't like the divider idea.

So why is it you like my favorite Pionus specie in particular? They're not popular, but they do have their cult following. Raven waves 'hi'...

I've been reading all I can on the Pi's and I like them all as a species. I know the Bronze-wing is hard to find but I'm just rather mesmerized by the deep blue color of their plumage and the bright yellow beak, reminds me a lot of the Peregrine Falcon. I love it! I actually contacted a breeder who has two pairs, she encouraged me to stay in touch with her and to ask her anything I wanted if I needed to know anything, even though I'm not /quite/ ready to bring one home.

I really wonder if my local bird store has this cage on display. I didn't notice if they did when I was last there cause I was mostly looking at dome-tops at the time. Maybe have to go back and see if they have it.

Ann333 · Jan 12, 2015

I LOVE that cage and plan to get it eventually it's just out of my price range right now.

if you do get it, I'd like an update on cleaning or any flaws you find.

SilverSage · Jan 12, 2015

I agree it looks a bit difficult to clean, but other than that it seems fine if it is the style you like. However, I do NOT suggest divided cages for two birds, meaning I only think it is a fine cage because you are going to take the decider out. Adjoining cages are a great way for birds to lose toes.

Ann333 · Jan 12, 2015

SilverSage said:
Adjoining cages are a great way for birds to lose toes.

I hadn't ever thought of that. Learning so much from this forum.

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