Oh good, I was hoping I didn't ask too much of Santa. I hope Rudolph can work his magic and pull it all the way from the workshop! As far as the chimney, well Jean-Pierre. we plan on asking for one of those next year!
Oh good, I was hoping I didn't ask too much of Santa. I hope Rudolph can work his magic and pull it all the way from the workshop! As far as the chimney, well Jean-Pierre. we plan on asking for one of those next year!
Casper's 2nd best friend (12-15-2016), Dragonlady2 (12-15-2016), Quakerella (12-15-2016)
Hello, I am a soon-to-be new Parrot owner and glad to join this site.
I am concerned regarding the bar spacing of the cage i intend to order. It's bar-spacing is 5/8", which is not appropriate for the Sulphur-crested cockatoo i am going to get. However, if i only put in half of the bars, then the bar-spacing is 1.25", which is in the 3/4" - 1.5" area for acceptable bar spacings pertaining to large cockatoos. I was wondering is this is okay, and does not pose any potential threat to my bird. The cage in question is: https://www.amazon.com/Elegant-Wroug...mg_top?ie=UTF8. I would prefer that we fix the issue rather than purchase a new cage because I couldnt find a cage that served the same functions in the same price. Ive heard horrific stories of innapropriate bar spacings trapping their feet, wings, and other body parts; prompting the birds to suffer a heart attack or broken bones as they vigorously and panickingly attempt to free themselves.
Thank you.
Casper's 2nd best friend (04-07-2018), Dragonlady2 (04-04-2018)
Hi and welcome to the forum. Cockatoos are known for their ability to get out of their cages, squeezing bars etc. If your bird is going to spend a lot of time in the cage you may need to look into a stainless steel cage. I think the top opening may prove to be a problem. Potential for pinching toes. Bar spacing appears to be fine. When are you getting your cockatoo?
Casper's 2nd best friend (04-07-2018), Lady (04-07-2018)
Hi Jon,
Welcome to P. P.! We're glad you joined us . How cool you chose a cockatoo? Congratulations!! What made you decide on that specific species? I look forward to hearing all about him/her. Do you have a name for him or her?
I would trust Draagonlady's answer she is very knowledgeable.
Casper's 2nd best friend (04-07-2018)
Hi Jon and welcome
As Dragonlady Helena has recommended, if you do get that lovely cage, remove the catch from the top opening. Casper caught his foot in the one on his cage.
Fortunately we were close by and were able to rescue him.
Please post pics when your new bird has settled in
"A busy beak is a happy beak" - David Strom
This post has saved me from so much frustration while cage shopping. I've been searching for a cage for a quaker but have found a lot of conflicting information about cage spacing on the internet. Most cages that are big enough (bigger the better) for a quaker have bar spacing of 1/2in or mixed spacing with 1/4 - 1/2 on the same cage. I'm so glad that is okay for a quaker because I would hate to put him/her into a cage that isn't safe. Thank you.
Casper's 2nd best friend (12-18-2018), Dragonlady2 (12-18-2018), Lady (12-23-2018)
Caspers cage came equipped with some very feeble typist's chair type castors that did not stand up to being dragged around the paths outside our house. When they were beyond repair I bought some very nice castors meant for hospital beds. The fixing bolts were a size larger which was good because the threads had failed in the cage legs so I just drilled and tapped to the larger size. Just saying in case you plan to go "off-roading"
"A busy beak is a happy beak" - David Strom
Lady (12-23-2018), PlaxMacaws (12-19-2018)