Tips On The Right Cage For Your Pet Conure

It can be quite difficult choosing a cage for
your pet conure, as there are many varieties of
cages on the market, and determining which one
is the most suitable for your bird is often
quite hard. Although there are different species
of pet conures, they all have similar housing
needs. They need a sturdy, and durable cage with
ample space that will be able to deal with the
abuse of a conure's strong beak, which is used
to help them climb. You should strive to provide
your bird with the biggest cage you can afford
and comfortably accommodate in your home. You
should take special care when choosing a cage to
ensure that the cage bars are non-toxic.
Galvanized metal, or stainless steel cages are
highly recommended. Stainless steel food bowls
are better than plastic bowls, as they will not
only last longer, but they are easier to clean
and more hygienic. Make the decision as to
whether you wish to move the cage around the
house or not. A large cage on castors is easier
to move around than one without wheels.

CAGE SIZE

Ultimately, the size of the cage required will
be determined largely by the type, and size of
your pet conure. Smaller conures don't need as
big a cage as larger conures, but will certainly
be grateful for as much as you can give them.
Generally bigger cages tend to have a wider bar
spacing, so if you are shopping for a cage for a
small conure, it is important that you take note
of the bar spacing, as this needs to be narrower
that the bar spacing on cages for larger conures.
In your efforts to provide your feathered friend
with as big a cage as possible, this is
something that may easily be overlooked.

RECOMMENDED MINIMUM CAGE SIZE AND BAR SPACING:

Small conures (Green Cheeked, Maroon Bellied,
Black Capped, Dusky, Half Moon, Peach Fronted)
minimum cage size 20 inch wide x 20 inch deep
with a 3/8-1/2 inch bar spacing. Medium conures
(Sun Conures, Jenday Conures, and Nanday
Conures) 24 inch wide x 24 inch deep with a
1/2-3/4 inch bar spacing. Large conures
(Patagonian Conures) 30 inch wide x 30 inch deep
with a 3/4-7/8 inch bar spacing.

CAGE TYPES

Flight cages offer extra length to allow your
bird free flight across the cage. Double flight
cages not only provide extra length for flight,
but also offer extra height for climbing and
provide more room for toys, or to hang a cosy
bird hammock for your bird to snuggle into when
he goes to roost. Flight cages are usually
fitted with narrow spaced bars and narrow gauge
wire, so are more suitable for small conures.

Dome-top cages offer extra height giving your
bird more space for climbing, or to place toys
or a sleeping hammock, making them ideal if your
bird spends a lot of time in his cage while you
are at work.

Play-top cages are fitted with an external
on-board activity area on top of the cage. The
built-in play-gym often comes complete with
toys, swings, ladders, extra perches, and food
and water bowls, which can be very handy if your
conure is likely to spend a lot of time out of
his cage.

Aviary cages are large indoor or outdoor cages
that provide the most natural environment for a
caged pet bird. Their large size can accommodate
natural branches, lots of toys, making them ideal
for both small and large conures. Aviary cages
range in size, and can be fitted on a patio, in
an entrance hall, or in a sheltered outdoor
area. They can provide an interesting feature
and focal point to an indoor or outdoor area,
but they obviously have some limitations in
terms of both space and financial outlay
required.

Ultimately, when choosing a cage for you pet
bird, you need to select a cage that is most
suited to your conures requirements, and that
will best fit into your lifestyle, while at the
same time making your birds comfort a top
priority.

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