Why do we use cages, and what makes one appropriate for a parrot? In this episode, Alexis and Avery explain how a properly designed enclosure provides safety, structure, independence, and a place to recover from household stimulation, never punishment or isolation. They break down why parrot cages are built with bars, which materials are safest, why DIY wood and aquarium-style enclosures fall short, and the risks of relying on a cage-free bird room. They also introduce the most important cage-sizing principles, including why width and depth matter more than height and why every parrot deserves the largest safe enclosure possible.

Don’t forget our species spotlight featuring the Yellow-naped Amazon (Amazona auropalliata)!

Always Remember: Be kind to your Parrot, and it will be kind to you!

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Resources:

Association of Avian Veterinarians. “Minimum Cage Size Recommendations.” Association of Avian Veterinarians, April 23, 2019; updated July 14, 2023. https://www.aav.org/blogpost/1778905/322568/Minimum-Cage-Size-Recommendations

Van Sant, Fern. “What’s That Cage Made Of?” For the Birds DVM, April 16, 2010. Originally reprinted from the Proceedings of the International Aviculturists Society, January 1997. https://www.forthebirdsdvm.com/blogs/news/1586482-whats-that-cage-made-of

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