Cage advice for hopeful new bird owner!

[Calace]

Hi, my family and I are hoping to get a green cheek conure later in the year (I'm in Australia and I've been told it's not breeding season until August-October). I am currently looking at different sorts of cages and I was wondering how far apart the wires should be? I have found a great cage but the wires are 20mm (3/4 inch)apart and that sounds like to far for a little bird to me! Please let me know what you would recommend! Thanks.

 

[MissTaz]

This is what kind of cage we got for our GCC it's perfect for her. Click this link and it will take you to the web site.

Windy City Parrot Bird Cage | Prevue Pet 3151 Metallic colors

 

[Featheredsamurai]

I looked in past threads and found this posted by Echo

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A bar spacing of 3/4" will enable a Green Cheek Conure to squeeze half his body out.

 

[kellie]

My sun conures cage has 3/4 inch bars and he can't fit his head through it... And believe me he's tried!

 

[Peeko]

This is the cage I have for my green cheek; [ame=http://www.amazon.com/Prevue-Products-Wrought-F040-31-Inch/dp/B00176F5L0/]Amazon.com: Prevue Pet Products Wrought Iron Flight Cage with Stand F040 Black Bird Cage, 31-Inch by 20-1/2-Inch by 53-Inch: Pet Supplies[/ame]

The bar spacing is great, its cheap but good quality. He hasn't been able to damage any part of the cage, or even come close to escaping. This cage does require clipping shut six food/nest doors though, and the two main doors might also be escape-able if you don't use a clip to keep them shut. I use clips on all of the doors and have had no problems whatsoever.

 

[Featheredsamurai]

My sun conures cage has 3/4 inch bars and he can't fit his head through it... And believe me he's tried!

Sun conures need different bar spacing than a green cheek, they are much bigger.

 

[Calace]

Thanks so much for all the advice! I have decided to definitely go with a cage that has 15mm spacing. I don't want to risk any injuries! I have found this cage http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/140911708966?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
What do you think?

 

[kellie]

My sun conures cage has 3/4 inch bars and he can't fit his head through it... And believe me he's tried!

Sun conures need different bar spacing than a green cheek, they are much bigger.

Really? I didn't know that! Thanks