Alexandrine Breeders & Cage Questions

[Blancaej]

So I'm hoping to adopt an Alexandrine next year and I'm trying to find a good breeder as I want a well socialized baby.

Before you mention rescue just know 3 of my 4 birds are from other homes, I've looked for a rescue Alexandrine for several years and no luck in my area. A rehome has to be within driving distance as I don't want to adopt a rescue I know nothing about or have not met at least once! So I would rather adopt a baby. I think I've done a good share of rescuing.

I would prefer a breeder within driving distance but will make an exception if I find a breeder I hear great things about! Si any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

Also, will this cage be OK for an Alex. I already own it and would love to use it but want to make sure it's OK for an Alex first.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00176F5L0/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_R8QJxbWB0WRTF

Thanks in advance for the help!

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[Terry57]

Sadly, Xander would snap the bars of that cage in about 2 seconds I have several of those as well and love the space, but Xander has a really strong beak.
I would definitely go with one that has bigger gauge wire and larger bar spacing for your new baby.
Wish I could help with breeders, but am too far away

 

[Blancaej]

Sadly, Xander would snap the bars of that cage in about 2 seconds I have several of those as well and love the space, but Xander has a really strong beak.
I would definitely go with one that has bigger gauge wire and larger bar spacing for your new baby.
Wish I could help with breeders, but am too far away

I had a feeling the wire was too thin. Thanks for the confirmation! I have time to sell this one and get a replacement so it's not so bad!

Alexandrine Breeders are not as easy to find as other parrot species. I do have a couple in mind but want a couple more to research! Thanks for the cage advice either way. It's very much appreciated!

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[Terry57]

Blanca, you could always keep the cage..you know, just in case the "last bird" thing doesn't pan out
I am such an enabler.

 

[Blancaej]

Yes you are!! LMAO!!

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[Blancaej]

Would a Sun Conure fit in it? Hee hee!

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[Terry57]

Would a Sun Conure fit in it? Hee hee!

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Funny you ask, mine is currently residing in that cage until his new ones comes in at month end

 

[Blancaej]

Re: Alexandrine Breeders & Cage Questions

Perfect! Ha Ha! Maybe I will keep it! [emoji14]

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[Blancaej]

How about this one:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000TZ72CA/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_5NSJxbE7MDEN2

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[Terry57]

That would definitely work, but since you have to get a new one, I think I would go a little wider and deeper, if possible. Their tail takes up so much room. Xander is is a 36X30(I think, will measure) and he uses every single bit of the cage.

Edit: Just measured and his is 40x30. You definitely don't have to go that big, though.

 

[Blancaej]

That would definitely work, but since you have to get a new one, I think I would go a little wider and deeper, if possible. Their tail takes up so much room. Xander is is a 36X30(I think, will measure) and he uses every single bit of the cage.

Edit: Just measured and his is 40x30. You definitely don't have to go that big, though.

OK, good to know! I have read they can be really long with that tail! I'll keep looking!

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[Terry57]

Have you looked here? I have no idea about quality, but they have some great prices. I wish shipping wasn't so outrageous to get one up here.
http:// http://birdcages4less.com

 

[Blancaej]

I'll check it out!

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[Blancaej]

I found a 36x24. This is a little bigger then the last one I had on here. How would this be:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000TZ72CA/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_5NSJxbE7MDEN2

I'm finding anything bigger has 1" bar spacing which I thought would be too big for an Alex.

 

[Terry57]

That's an awesome cage! An Alex will love that for sure

 

[Blancaej]

That's an awesome cage! An Alex will love that for sure

Awesome! I tried your link to BirdCages4Less and it didn't work, but they do sell cages on Amazon. I actually like the color of this last cage I found!

 

[Terry57]

Oops, sorry about that! I have no idea what I did..lol
Let me try again just in case you still want to look there.
Bird Cages, Large Bird Cages, Parrot Cages, Bird Aviaries and Stainless Steel Bird Cages

 

[Blancaej]

Thanks Terry! I did figure out and am taking a look now. But so far, I'm liking the one on Amazon! But thanks for he extra resource!

 

[Blancaej]

Not sure if that link is working right because when I clicked on it it showed the smaller version but here is the actual picture of the cage I think I am going with. It is 36x30. Thanks again Terry for all the help! By choosing now, this will give me time to save up for the bird and new cage!

 

[Bundiibird]

As an idea Blanca, Bundii is approx 55cms from head to tip of tail. When she moults her tail feathers, they are about 35cms long. Just for a bit of an idea of how much of the Alex size relates to the tail. The tail gets in the way of everything. I usually have to stop and think if the tail before I make any changes to Bundii's cage and buying a travel cage was hard.

As Terry said that beak is strong. Definitely the strongest gauge wire possible for the cage. I will measure Bundii's cage once she is awake. It is still birdie sleep time here.