Proper size cage for a BG

[BioHack]

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!

 

[JerseyWendy]

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]

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

 

[willist]

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

 

[Aruba]

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.

 

[thekarens]

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

 

[JerseyWendy]

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

 

[thekarens]

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

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!

 

[Christinenc2000]

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]

 

[BioHack]

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

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

 

[amusic20]

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.

 

[Birdman666]

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

 

[Birdman666]

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.

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.

 

[Christinenc2000]

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

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

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 .

 

[BruceV]

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. :/