My parrotlet stays in one part of the cage?

Question by Victoria: My parrotlet stays in one part of the cage?
My parrotlet is only in the corner of her cage. She stands on the perch all day admiring herself in the mirror. She only gets off to eat her food. I have also noticed that there is only poop in that one part where she stands. Do i need more perches? I only have 3. I also dont have any toys. Is this a problem? What does it mean since she stays in that corner?

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Answer by HisWifeTheirMom
I’d guess you need to get him some toys. Toys for parrotlets are really inexpensive. Be careful with mirrors. birds can bond with the bird in the mirror. Our parrotlet tends to like preening toys and things he can chew up a bit. He also LOVES having a fleece “pom pom” in his cage that he can get into on a perch-he uses it as a bed.
Most birds have one area of their cage that is their favorite. I have one place in each of my cages where they poop. Don’t worry so much about that. Birds just need to be entertained and yours really needs some toys to do that with.

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My quaker parrot keeps going to the bottom of the cage?

Question by Bill F: My quaker parrot keeps going to the bottom of the cage?
He used to do this as a baby all the time. Now he is doing it again. He goes down there and tears at the newspaper at the bottom. There is a grid several inches from the bottom.

I don’t think he is sick … i know people say birds do that when they are dying but i dont think that is the case. i think its boredom. I put a few new toys in his cage, maybe i should rearrange everything?

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Answer by Mz. Independent
yes yes do that! re arrange the cage. it’s a great idea to put toys in the cage too. I believe your bird is bored too.

And do you give it at least two hours of free time outside his cage?

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New parrot cage questions and help?

Question by synchroswim: New parrot cage questions and help?
A while ago I received and email saying that if I wanted a bird cage .. A lady had it and would give it to me for free.. I became interested and started talking to her.. And today I brought it home..

It had been used fir about 15 years by her lovebird that died in December and she had no need for it any more..

It is a Hagen majestic cockatiel cage … 20x20x30
It is a little used has some cleaning needed.. But is this cage suitable for 1 lovebird?? I’m getting one in august and just doing a lot if research ahead if time… It also came with this which I anxiously love :

6 water/food dishes
About 10 perches wood/rope
3 t bar perches
A huge bird stand
Tons of leather toys and ladders
Lots of food
And a lot more

I thought this was a pretty good deal

Although the cage needs some cleaning .. Does anybody have any experience with this cage?
Is it suitable for a lovebird? I’m pretty sure the love will be out at least 3 hours a day so it will get it’s exercise.

Please answer and thank you .. Every bit of information is needed and wanted!!

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Answer by pee
i just searched the cage but i don’t know if its the same cage but the cage that came up looks like it could fit 2 in there and i don’t think u will need 6 water\food dishes when i had my lovebird i got 2 and they loved each other

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Cage World Parrot Store – Macaw, Amazon, African Grey, Parrot Cages & Toys

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Can you help me with building an outdoor summertime cage?

Question by Nicole N: Can you help me with building an outdoor summertime cage?
I’m toying with the idea of building an outdoor cage for my Amazon. I found a book on the subject, but it’s for smaller birds. I need a bird-safe material that he can’t destroy in a second, and perhaps some other ideas.

Before anyone jumps down my throat about the dangers of making your own cage, and advises against it, please, let me tell you that I would not do anything to harm my bird, and am, in fact, going to discuss this with my avian vet at my little guy’s next appointment.

I can assure you that he will only be in it when there are people outside, will have plenty of shade, safety, and be under constant supervision. When everyone else is inside he will be brought in with us.

Please, if you have any advice or ideas, let me know, and thank you in advance.
Thanks Elaeblue- I thought of that, but on some of the larger crates, the spacing between the bars is too much. I’d prefer spacing to be no more than 1″, as I don’t want his head to get stuck in between the bars
Yes Wendy Y, I’ve considered those things. Once again…I’m not going to do anything that would cause harm to my bird, he will be under constant supervision and will be not left out at night either. As far as bird flu goes, I don’t think that’s really a major concern for him.

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Answer by elaeblue
I would not make one I would buy the largest dog crate I could find and use that for the Amazon outdoors. Its completely safe -portable or it can be left outside anyway, most are stainless steel the bird cant break it or bend it I would not think. You can add in any accoutrements you want to it also. The bottom is open so clean up is easier too!

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What is the correct cage size for a single green cheek conure; how many toys and perches should they have?

Question by ?: What is the correct cage size for a single green cheek conure; how many toys and perches should they have?

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Answer by yoamber123
the rule is as big as you can afford. try ebay. you should have a rope perch, manzinita perch, conditioning perch, a regular perch (most cages come with this) and several others for different places. if youre parrot likes the manzinita perch more, get another one.

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Plucking feathers or moulting? Can I determine the answer from feathers in my cockatoo’s cage?

Question by lucindad1937: Plucking feathers or moulting? Can I determine the answer from feathers in my cockatoo’s cage?
Spring is probably moulting time but since I have had my rescued cockatoo for only a month, I am not certain if feathers he is losing are caused by plucking or moulting. There are 5 to 10 feathers at the bottom of the cage each day; none are flight or tail feathers but are downy or small rounded like those on his chest. There are no bare spots on his body or indications of mutilation. There is no blood in the shaft of the feathers and I have never seen him pluck a feather although he does a lot of grooming, particularly when he is sitting outside of his cage. He is eating well, is very quiet and murmurs softly except when he is left behind and he hears us talking elsewhere. He gets a daily spray shower, has lots of toys and attention and his blood work, according to the vet, is perfect. He gets at least 10 hours of darkness at night in a covered cage. Any information that you can share; plucking vs. moulting, would be appreciated.

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Answer by nate
that is too much to read but i would say it is moulting time and all the birds loose every one of their feathers and regrow new ones just not all at the same time!!

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parrot doesn’t want to go back into his cage at night?

Question by Lily R: parrot doesn’t want to go back into his cage at night?
hello…i have an almost 6 months old baby parrot (african grey). he comes from a breeder and loves to be pet and steps up as well etc

the problem is he won’t step up when it’s time to go back into his cage at night to sleep. he knows exactly how to do it but he knows we are going to put him in his cage and prefers to sleep in our living room. we do not want that because he usually wakes up early (5.30 am or so) and we are not awake until an hour later and don’t want him unsupervised as he is very curious and adventurous and we are worried that he might get hurt.

he loves his cage when he is inside (plays with his toys, swings, eats) so it’s not that he’s scared of his cage or anything. he just prefers to stay in the living room where all of us are.

sometimes when he’s hungry it helps to offer him a piece of apple and then he’ll step up but at night he’s usually not hungry.

the thing is that he aleady knows that i desperately want him to go sleep at night so he plays with me a bit- he will lift his foot (to show he’s ready to step up) and when i come to pick him up he puts the foot down again and bows his head waiting for me to scratch it. so he is just doing it to get my attention but still won’t step up.

i just don’t know what to do about it. when i take him out of his cage he always steps up.

he knows exactly that he can go out again the next day….at the moment i wake up early every morning to supervise him as I’m scared he might get hurt. then he will go back to his cage because he is hungry and then go out again an hour later or so. but i’d prefer him spend the night in his cage and have breakfast in his cage and THEN go out…at the moment i have holidays (starting university in october) so i spend lots of time with him.

any ideas ?
I don’t want to towel him. my dad once had to grab my other grey parrot to put him in the cage and the parrot disliked him ever since. he just never forgot about it. i don ‘t want my parrot to hate me isn’t there any other way ?

when i go to university there are still other family members to play with him and i will spend time with him every day as well.

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Answer by vincentv247
I’d give him something in his cage that you are currently giving him outside of it, something he really enjoys. Or, get him to do something in his cage close to when it’s bed time, something that he usually does earlier in the day. Good luck!

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Choosing a Bird Cage – Size Does Matter

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Choosing a Bird Cage – Size Does Matter

Having a pet bird certainly provides a great deal of enjoyment in our daily lives. Listening to them chirp and sing is a lot of fun for those who love birds. Along with having a pet bird comes the need in having a good quality bird cage.

While you will find all types of bird cages made from everything from plastic to bamboo, the most important aspect will always be having the right size of cage for your pet bird. Here are some tips to help in selecting the best bird cage.

1. Where will you keep the bird cage?

Knowing where you will be keeping the cage in your home will help in knowing how big it should be. You shouldn’t keep it in direct sunlight throughout the day or right next to an ac/heating vent.

2. What size is your bird?

Knowing where your bird cage will be in your home will let you know how big it can be. Now you can select a pet bird. Parakeets, finches and canary’s can all be housed in smaller bird cages without concern over space.

Larger birds such as parrots will require much larger cages to have the extra room they need to move around.

Why is size so important? Birds do not like to be in small, restricted spaces. They become unhappy when they can not at least be able to spread their wings out and walk around. No different than how you would feel being cooped up.

3. Buy a good quality bird cage

Instead of cheap plastic, buy a good steel or wooden bird cage. Keep in mind that steel is much easier to maintain than wood, but both can provide durability and life.

Add some toys in the cage to let your bird play and have fun. Don’t forget perches and food trays.

Keep these tips in mind when purchasing your bird cage and you both will be very happy with the results.

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Is this bird cage big enough for one Indian ringneck?

Question by Will: Is this bird cage big enough for one Indian ringneck?
I have never had a bird ive been reading up and stuff and im just wondering if this birdcage will be suitable, http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=238880848

If its not what size should I try to get and is there any way i could make one? I have acces to workshops but what should I use? The bird cage woudl be going in my room and would have hours and hours out everyday to play. I nkow I will end up building my won bird gym and foraging toys and stuff and also could some people give me tips and other information? It would REALLY help if I could just ask someone questions and they could help me with an expert and useful answer.

Thanks, Will
Also I asked a question on that and they said they didnt know but they had a cockateil in it. I looked on youtube and it looks like IRN and cockateils are the same size but IRN’s have longer tails.

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Answer by jasminemc89
No this cage is too small for an indian ringneck. IRNs are actually bigger than cockatiels. That cage would be suitabe for a budgie or cockatiel. your bird will need a larger cage to accomodate it’s longer tail and also so it will have more room to move around when you’re not there to play with it. I have searched on ebay (this is where i got both my parrot cages from) and have supplied you with a link in which I think would be a suitable sized cage: http://cgi.ebay.com/Parrot-Bird-Playtop-Cage-for-Macaws-African-Greys-32x23_W0QQitemZ120460804928QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item1c0c060340&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
this one is quite expensive, i’m just using it as an example. i’m sure you could find cheaper.

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