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Minimum Cage Requirements

Although the minimum cage size requirements are listed below, like with most birds, the more space the better.  Keeping in mind the wire spacing requirements, we suggest acquiring the largest cage your budget and space can afford. Length is more valuable than height.

SPECIES

MINIMUM CAGE SIZE

BAR SPACING

Finches

18" x 30" x 18"

1/4" to 1/2"

Canaries

18" x 24" x 18"

1/4" to 1/2"

Budgies

18" x 18" x 24"

1/2"

Cockatiels

20" x 20" x 24"

1/2" to 5/8"

Lovebirds, Parrotlets

24" x 24" x 24"

1/2"

Doves

36" x 24" x 24"

1/2" to 5/8"

Ringnecks

24" x 24" x 36"

1/2" to 5/8"

Conures, Poicephalus

24" x 24" x 24" 

5/8" to 3/4"

Caiques, Pionus, Jardines

24" x 24" x 48"

5/8" to 3/4"

Amazons, Mini Macaws, Small Cockatoos, African Greys, Eclectus

36" x 24" x 48"

3/4" to 1"

Large Cockatoo

40" x 30" x 48"

1" to 1.5"

Large Macaw

48" x 36" x 60"

1" to 1.5"

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