Proper size cage for a BG

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BioHack

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Greetings everyone!
I have decided that I will be adopting a blue and gold macaw from Daniel and Theresa Walthers of Winding Woods Farm!

I won't be expecting a bird here for another six months to a year, but would like to start getting my home ready for the bird now, and my first step will be to get a cage ready.

i'm having some trouble finding a cage for my macaw, i want to get something big enough for him or her to be happy and comfortable in when i'm not home.

would anyone mind sharing which size of a cage would accomplish this or even show me which cages you use for your macaw and are happy with?

Thank you!

 

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I've got my B&G in this one, and I absolutely love it.
King's Cages - Avian and Pet Bird Cages, Supplies, Food, Toys, Perches, Aviaries, Pluck No More

And my GW Macaw in this one
9004836 AE Cage XL Dome Top 48 x 36 Powder Coated - DOME TOP CAGES


I wouldn't use a smaller cage for a B&G. I know some folks keep them in a 40" wide, but both my big macs are quite active, and even though they spend a lot of time outside of their cages, I'd still never put them in anything smaller.

 

thekarens

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I agree with Wendy. 4 ft wide minimum for the big macs.

 

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Avian Adventures Grande Dome top, does not require any tools to assemble. I have a smaller one for my African Grey and a larger one for my Harlequin and next week I expect delivery of the Grande for my recently adopted B&G

 

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I have an Avian Adventures flat-top w/a play gym on top for my BGM - 42"w x 45"h x 30"d. Height and width are important - high enough so their tail doesn't drag on the (inevitably) feces and food-covered floor, and wide enough so they can stretch their wings comfortably.

Pros and cons about AA cages - I like the fact that when the food cup doors are shut, the bird can't remove the cups and dump the food. Yes, no tools for assembly, so no screws for a busy parrot to undo. But my cage is also powder-coated finish and after 7 years the paint is flaking off.

 

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thekarens

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Personally I would only use a dome top with macs. They need the extra room.

 

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JerseyWendy

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Yeah, I generally agree with you on that, Karen, except in Tab's case. She's got one awesome cage for Fargo.
http://www.parrotforums.com/cages/26256-i-love-fargos-cage-o.html

 

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JerseyWendy said:

Yeah, I generally agree with you on that, Karen, except in Tab's case. She's got one awesome cage for Fargo.
http://www.parrotforums.com/cages/26256-i-love-fargos-cage-o.html

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Tab doesn't have a cage.... She's got a freaking condo for Fargo, along with a massive playground. Not the same thing at all! LMAO!

 

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Here is the one I got for BB and he is doing great in it

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000TZ3P6W/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1"]Amazon.com : Prevue Pet Products Silverado Macaw Dometop Cage 3155S Silverado 46-Inch by 36-Inch by 78-1/4-Inch : Macaw Bird Cage : Pet Supplies[/ame]

 

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Christinenc2000 said:

Here is the one I got for BB and he is doing great in it

Amazon.com : Prevue Pet Products Silverado Macaw Dometop Cage 3155S Silverado 46-Inch by 36-Inch by 78-1/4-Inch : Macaw Bird Cage : Pet Supplies

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That's the cage I was thinking about going with.

 

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Just wanted to say, congrats and thank you for adopting a macaw! (Or any bird, for that matter). The bigger the cage, the better. Macaws also love playstands and large perches. Some of the macaws at the bird rescue where I volunteer don't have cages or are hardly ever in their cages.

 

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I wouldn't get anything smaller than 40 by 30 for a big mac. And bigger is better.

 

Birdman666

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amusic20 said:

Just wanted to say, congrats and thank you for adopting a macaw! (Or any bird, for that matter). The bigger the cage, the better. Macaws also love playstands and large perches. Some of the macaws at the bird rescue where I volunteer don't have cages or are hardly ever in their cages.

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Mine both prefer their "human" playstand... they are super attention oriented, and they are pair bond birds. They want to be with you. It's their basic nature.

 

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BioHack said:

Christinenc2000 said:

Here is the one I got for BB and he is doing great in it

Amazon.com : Prevue Pet Products Silverado Macaw Dometop Cage 3155S Silverado 46-Inch by 36-Inch by 78-1/4-Inch : Macaw Bird Cage : Pet Supplies

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That's the cage I was thinking about going with.

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BB loves it . BF put it together by himself while I was at work. The only thing I would make sure of is run your hand over the whole cage. I did find 3 shape spots where paint dripped and dried. They do send touch up paint with it .

 

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My B&G has a 40x30 and if I had money, he'd have a 48x36 dometop. But he's had his current cage for a while now, it came with him when we got him. I'm guessing that I'll be replacing it in a few years. Gotta save some money first. :/