Cage requirements for an African Grey

palmetto941 · Dec 13, 2013

What is considered standard or better for an African Grey? Size, bar spacing, width of the bars, etc..... If possible, what are the best type of materials and manufacturer? What else should I look for? Top play areas? Seed trays around the bottom? What is necessary? What works? Easiest to clean?
Thank you for the info!!!!

Featheredsamurai · Dec 13, 2013

Generally 1/2" to 1" bar spacing is fine, although I'd go on the smaller side for a tenmeh. I keep Rosie(galah cockatoo) in a cage with 1" bar spacing and she has a pretty petite head that cannot fit between the bars.

30"-30", or 36" x 24" are both considered a alright size for African greys. Bigger is always better though.

Zumaria · Dec 13, 2013

My CAG has a California Macaw Cage http://ep.yimg.com/ip/I/yhst-81062271115813_2053_3798203 This is 50x42x36 I think?

Most important thing is not being able to fit their heads through the bars.

GaryBV · Dec 13, 2013

As big as you can afford to get it, thick and sturdy wires and no more than 1 inch spacing.

RockysMom · Dec 13, 2013

Smokey is in a 36 inch cage and I think the bar spacing is 3/4 and it works good for him , my other 2 are in 36inch with 1inch bar spacing and thicker bars

palmetto941 · Dec 14, 2013

The African Gray is a Congo and female.....I won't be meeting her Saturday as was planned due to the storm....Hoping I'll be able to meet her soon

I'm also wondering what the cage requirements are for a quaker parrot...this is a possiblity also....one or maybe 2 birds....keeping my mind open for the bird(s)
that wants meeeee......

palmetto941 · Dec 14, 2013

Actually I met a blue quaker parrot yesterday at a pet store....(not where I would like to meet a potential pet....but....) it was a special order that wasn't picked up. It was soooo sweet & cuddly. Problem is $800.00 is extremely over-priced. I did a quick research and didn't even see a breeder for blue quakers in Michigan, but they average around $200.00 elsewhere....ugh.....Still would prefer to go the rescue route....any ideas? I like both type of birds (African Gray for their intelligence and interaction) and can have 2 birds if I desire.... I do know that I'm not fond of conures...bad experiences around 2 that I have known and their noisy screech is harsh on the ears....I know all birds are noisy, but not so high-pitched and continuous.....any thoughts????

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