How important is the right size cage?
The truth is size is very important to your birds mental and physical health.
These are the minimum sizes for your bird to be comfortable and happy. You must take into account how active your bird is and how much time he spends in his cage.
It is best to get the largest cage that you can.
Minimum Cage Sizes
Budgies – 18 x 18 cage – 1/2″ spacing
Lovebirds – 18 x 18 cage – 1/2″ to 5/8″ spacing
Cockatiel – 22 x 17 cage – 1/2″ inch to 5/8″ spacing
Conure – 24 x 22 cage – 5/8″ to 3/4″ spacing
Caique – 24 x 22 cage – 5/8” to ¾” spacing
Amazons – 32 x 23 cage – 5/8 ” 1″ bar spacing 4mm bars
African Grey – 32 x 23 cage – 5/8 ” 1″ bar spacing 4mm bars
Smaller Cockatoos – 32 x 23 cage – 5/8 ” 1″ bar spacing 4mm bars
Larger Cockatoos – 36 x 24 cage – 1 inch bar space 5mm bars
Macaw – 36 x 24 cage – 1 inch bar space 5mm bars