Is This Cage Too Big For One Linnie

[Blancaej]

We are adopting a Linnie parakeet for my daughter next month as some of you may know and I was looking at some cages. I know it is recommended they have at least 20x20 for space with 1/2 bar spacing. I found this cage and at great price but wasn't sure if it is too big for just one Linnie. I don't want it to feel lost. Any feedback would be appreciated!

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[mrgoogls]

I think it would be fine. aside from bar spacing, I don't think a cage can be to big. think of wild parrots, the fly MILES per day. I don't think they would get lost in a cage :) I have a 32.20 in cage for cooper and he is just one quaker.

[Blancaej]

Thanks Kenny! I was thinking the bird would love all the room but wanted to make sure I wasn't going overboard! I think it will be ideal and I'm glad you agree! :)

[ShellyBorg]

I like this cage. You can always get a smaller one for trips and a baby cage.

[Blancaej]

Good idea! We have a smaller one we will use the first month. We are going to keep him/her in my daughter's room for a quarentine period. We may have it sleep in her room then use the big cage during the day after that. We'll have to see what the bird liked best.


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[spiritbird]

Looks fine to me too. I could not find the bar spacing specs. Love Amazon prices!!

[Rescued]

I think overall the bigger the better as long as the spacing is good. You can even set up stations around the cage to keep her moving ad interested. A foraging area, a destruction zone, sleep station, feeding area, ect. This will give her a bit more of a normal life for a bird in the wild. They have very specific places for their activities.

[Blancaej]

Thanks Dianne. It was 1/2" for the bar spacing, so I think this may be the perfect cage! Love love love your new siggy by the way! :D

Elizabeth - Those are all great tips! Thank you!

[Mare]

The cage looks great, no cage too large, that's my thought, also. I like Elizabeth's suggestions on play stations. Are you thinking of adding to your Linnie population at some time? If so, you will be set!

[Blancaej]

Thanks Mare! I like the play station areas, too! We will probably add another at some point. I just got pics and they are so cute. I will be sharing later! :th_biggrin:

[Turquoise]

That cage looks almost like the one I picked up for Peta, my GCC the day I brought her home. The cage that came with her was way too small in my opinion, so on the way home we stopped by the pet shop & got her a brand new home. She loves all the space, but she never uses the bottom half and I have threatened her that I was going to half it & put a turquoise GCC under her. :th_LOL:

I have a natural tree limb with small branches angled from close to the bottom to the top part for her to climb anywhere she pleases in it. I then got a couple of those small bird play ground type perch things with ladders & a swing that I keep on the top for her to play on when she is out.:th_biggrin:

[Blancaej]

Nice! Thank you for the suggestions De! Sounds like you have a good set up!

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[Blancaej]

I ordered the cage and got it yesterday! Now I just have to put it together. Of joy! LOL!