Decided on a cage : )

[dazg]

I went with this one in the end as it has good play top. I know some think it cuts out light but it seems to of got good reviews accross the internet. Also got a decent cover aswell all including new toys should arrive friday. Now to get my head around chops etc. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Skyline-Vi...2619&sr=8-10&keywords=rainforest+parrot+cages

 

[JerseyWendy]

I hate to be a party pooper, but that particular cage is MUCH too small for an Eclectus.

Please don't put an Ekki in something that isn't at least 76cm wide, and even that is on the smallish side.

As for depth, no less than 60cm.

 

[dazg]

On sites they tell you which cage suits each kind parrot Eclectus was on a fair few sites alongside this cage. There is plenty of African grey owners who have this cage and there alot bigger.

 

[DexMom]

It's your choice, but I would also opt for larger if I had the funding and space.

 

[dazg]

I hate to be a party pooper, but that particular cage is MUCH too small for an Eclectus.

Please don't put an Ekki in something that isn't at least 76cm wide, and even that is on the smallish side.

As for depth, no less than 60cm.

So which would you go for my budget is £200 I had parrot before he was out more than in the cage. this is the site I have bought from Search Results

 

[JerseyWendy]

So which would you go for my budget is £200 I had parrot before he was out more than in the cage. this is the site I have bought from Search Results

There are more/other reliable online sources for the UK.

Here are some cage examples for your budget:
Rainforest Cages RC Santa Marta 1 Antique Cage ? Next Day Delivery Rainforest Cages RC Santa Marta 1 Antique Cage
Lazy Bones Open Top Parrot Cage ? Next Day Delivery Lazy Bones Open Top Parrot Cage
Cambridge Play Gym Top Parrot Cage

The bird should at least be able to fully stretch out his/her wings when in the cage, regardless of how much time (or little) they spend in it.

 

[Birdman666]

THIS APPEARS TO BE APPROPRIATE FOR AN ECKIE:

Lazy Bones Open Top Parrot Cage ? Next Day Delivery Lazy Bones Open Top Parrot Cage from WorldStores: Everything For The Home

Put an Eckie in too small a cage you get a perch potato... frequently one who plucks.

 

[whitewing607]

I have been looking at cages again lately and i find these things too be so heavy and cummbersome. Mine of only 12 too 13 years old has cracked paint and rust all over it. It was orginally an A&E cage. It had given me more problems.

Here is a pic.

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[dazg]

So which would you go for my budget is £200 I had parrot before he was out more than in the cage. this is the site I have bought from Search Results

There are more/other reliable online sources for the UK.

Here are some cage examples for your budget:
Rainforest Cages RC Santa Marta 1 Antique Cage ? Next Day Delivery Rainforest Cages RC Santa Marta 1 Antique Cage
Lazy Bones Open Top Parrot Cage ? Next Day Delivery Lazy Bones Open Top Parrot Cage
Cambridge Play Gym Top Parrot Cage

The bird should at least be able to fully stretch out his/her wings when in the cage, regardless of how much time (or little) they spend in it.

Out of the 3 you chose which would you advise? I was looking for play top one but I want the best for him within budget obviously. Thanks for your help : ).

 

[JerseyWendy]

THAT is your decision to make. YOU have to like it, too.

I personally prefer dometops (all of mine are in dometops) as it gives more head room and more space to hang toys, but it's an individual thing. Others absolutely LOVE their playtops.

So...you choose.

 

[Birdman666]

Most of mine are in playtops.

Both two and three that Wendy sent you look good to me.

 

[dazg]

THAT is your decision to make. YOU have to like it, too.

I personally prefer dometops (all of mine are in dometops) as it gives more head room and more space to hang toys, but it's an individual thing. Others absolutely LOVE their playtops.

So...you choose.

Think might get him this one : )
Lazy Bones Open Top Parrot Cage ? Next Day Delivery Lazy Bones Open Top Parrot Cage

 

[JerseyWendy]

Looks like a GREAT cage to me!!

 

[dazg]

Most of mine are in playtops.

Both two and three that Wendy sent you look good to me.

I will ring the shop up first thing in the morning to change it.

 

[dazg]

Looks like a GREAT cage to me!!

I will go for that one thanks again much appreciated : ) by the way what is the hook for?

 

[JerseyWendy]

Looks like a GREAT cage to me!!

I will go for that one thanks again much appreciated : ) by the way what is the hook for?

You can hang yourself if the bird is too loud. (I'm KIDDING/JOKING!!!!)

It's a toy hook. You use it to hang a toy up there.

 

[dazg]

Looks like a GREAT cage to me!!

I will go for that one thanks again much appreciated : ) by the way what is the hook for?

You can hang yourself if the bird is too loud. (I'm KIDDING/JOKING!!!!)

It's a toy hook. You use it to hang a toy up there.

PMSL ha ha ha ha if he turns out to be a screamer I will blame you ha ha

 

[Uglow]

not to complicate it for you. My bird started out with a play top cage and he loved it. but he loved it so much he didn't want to get far away from it. I upgraded to a larger cage with a dome top and several play stands away from the cage. The dome top gives him a lot of room for toys and to stretch out when I'm out of the house. And the play stands allow him to be a bit more adventurous and give him several "go to" spots. But i'm not discounting play tops, just presenting my limited experience and my personal preference.

edit: another thing to consider is the inside height. Uglow likes to be up as high as possible and I found that the dome tops allowed for that more than the play stands.

 

[dazg]

not to complicate it for you. My bird started out with a play top cage and he loved it. but he loved it so much he didn't want to get far away from it. I upgraded to a larger cage with a dome top and several play stands away from the cage. The dome top gives him a lot of room for toys and to stretch out when I'm out of the house. And the play stands allow him to be a bit more adventurous and give him several "go to" spots. But i'm not discounting play tops, just presenting my limited experience and my personal preference.

now you gone and done it ha ha ha I am already confused lol

 

[JerseyWendy]

now you gone and done it ha ha ha I am already confused lol

Stick with the playtop, and down the line, when you have some cash saved up (again, or after you've hung yourself....LMAO), get a playstand AWAY from the cage. That should nip that issue Uglow mentioned right in the bud.