AboutChrys Meatyard Expertise I`ve been raising/breeding/handfeeding/selling parrots for over 20 years (parakeets/budgies, cockatiels, 6 subspecies of conures, parrotlets, amazons, lovebirds, etc.). I've been published in "Budgies" and "Cockatiels" offered by Bow Tie Productions, and have written avian articles for publication in England. I can provide advice in raising healthy birds, handfeeding/weaning babies, some health problems, nail/beak/wing clipping, general husbandry, etc. I also have experience with racing/showing homing pigeons. I cannot diagnose specific illness over this website. If you suspect your bird is ill or if you have an emergency, contact a certified avian veterinarian or emergency pet clinic ASAP.
Experience Experience: Over 20 years raising parrots and over 13 years raising pigeons. Organizations: Currently, American Racing Pigeon Union. Prior member Miami Valley Bird Club, Southern Ohio Pigeon Association, National Cockatiel Society, Miami Valley Sportsman's Club, others. Publications: Monthly newsletters of bird clubs.
Education/Credentials American Federation of Aviculture, completed Level I course, Fundamentals of Aviculture. Keeping/breeding parrots and other birds for over 20 years.
Question Hello! After searching for a perfect cage for a single lovebird, I have narrowed two down,they both are spacious but I can't tell which is better,since you are experienced,which do you think is the best?
The reason that I can't decide, is because lovebirds do well in a long cage,like the Pervue Finch Cage,but the Parrot Dome habitat is Square shaped.
Parrot Dome Cons: Not longer,more $$
Pro: Good in height,slightly long,good reviews
Pervue Finch Cage Cons: Labled for finches,not much Width or Height as the PDH
Pro: Cheaper by $20,Pretty long, good reviews
Do ou see any other Pros or Cons?
Thank You!
Answer Hi, Kelsang,
If it's a choice between these 2 cages only, I would choose the long cage over the taller cage. However, you haven't mentioned how much bird "stuff" you intend to keep inside the bird's cage. In selecting a suitable cage, you should identify the items you intend to keep in the cage first (including a variety of sized perches), and then select the proper cage size for all the bird "stuff" which still allows the bird to vigorously flap both wings inside the cage WITHOUT any part of the bird's body or wings touching anything inside the cage.
Another factor to consider in selecting a cage is how much time a bird is allowed outside it's cage, if at all. A bird that is allowed much time (many hours) outside it's cage doesn't need a large cage....just something for feed/water dishes and to rest/sleep in. A bird that is confined most of the time to it's cage needs the roomest cage you can afford (again, taking into consideration all the birdie "stuff" you intend to fill the inside of the cage with).
Also, be sure to situate feed and water dishes high inside the cage (or select a proper cage) so that feces dropped from perches don't end up in food/water dishes.
