Conures:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 24″ x 24″ with 5/8” to 3/4″ bar spacing
Common size variations that are also acceptable: 32″ x 23″ with 5/8″ to 3/4″ bar spacing
Often described as the clowns of the bird world, conures need lots of space to thrive. A cage that offers a wide variety of toys and perches is ideal to keep up with their energetic nature. Conures in particular enjoy toys that allow them to express their naturally playful selves – you will often observe your conure dangling from a boing or a seagrass mat. Their space will need to be filled with lots of options for interaction in order to keep a conure’s energy satisfied.
*Keep in mind that larger conures, like Blue Crowned, Sun, or Nanday conures, may require larger dimensions such as 36″ x 24″ or 48″ x 30″.
Links for a few recommended cages:
https://www.birdscomfort.com/small_flight_cage.html?search=32×21
https://www.birdscomfort.com/?route=product/product&product_id=963&search=flight+cage
https://www.birdscomfort.com/dometop_parrot_cage.html
Caiques:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 32″ x 21″ with 5/8″ to ¾” bar spacing
Common size variations that are also acceptable: 36″ x 24″ or 32″ x 23″ with 5/8″ to 3/4″ bar spacing
Another species that is commonly referred to as “clown-like”, caiques enjoy plenty of toys and perches in their cage to support their “on-the-go” personalities. Like conures, these birds hardly ever hold still for more than a few minutes at a time, so their cage should reflect their chaotic personalities. Plenty of variety and stimulation will help to prevent boredom in these interactive birds.
Links for a few recommended cages:
https://www.birdscomfort.com/flight_bird_cage.html?search=32×21
https://www.birdscomfort.com/dometop_parrot_cage.html?search=32×23
Large Cockatoos:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 36″ x 48″ with 1” to 1.5″ bar spacing
For a bird this large, the following size would be ideal but not required : 80″ x 40″ with 1″ to 1.5″ bar spacing
The same principles apply in large cockatoo setups as in small cockatoo cages. An interactive, sensitive, and playful species, their cages should support their natural behaviors and include perch and toy variety. Perches that are more suitable for a larger bodied bird should be considered, along with toys that are appropriately sized to appeal to a cockatoo’s sharp beak.
Links for a few recommended cages:
https://www.aecageco.com/Products/Play-Top-Cages/8004836-Black-48-36-76-Play-Top-Bird-Cage.html
https://www.birdscomfort.com/double_bird_cage.html