Timneh here I come!

[Birdfreak]

So I haven’t had a parrot for 13 years (I’ve had two congos in the past) but I have met a breeder I like and I’ve decided on a Timneh. She is insisting on 5/8 bar spacing for the cage. I am in Canada and the max size I can find is 33x23. I can however find larger cages with 3/4 bar spacing. The one I’m looking as is a kings cage, 34x26x66 playtop.

Thoughts? Experiences? She’s worried about the heads getting caught.

Any other insights in general about TAGs. Hit me up!

 

[Snowghost]

Can you post pics? My CAG is in a standard parrot cage, large white one, USA, a parrots head is pretty large. I have not even heard of a parakeet getting its head stuck in a cage made for that size bird. The pic I posted might help.

 

[Birdfreak]

Thanks for your reply. Here is the cage. And an example of the size difference in a ruler lol. A bunch of places online says 3/4-1” so I think 3/4 would be fine honestly. It’s a timneh grey and they are smaller than a Congo.

 

[Snowghost]

I honestly don't see how the bird would get its head stuck in the cage bars. The photo below shows the size of their head. I don't see a big (pardon the pun) difference.

 

[Pixiebeak]

Exciting times!!!

 

[Snowghost]

I lost Paco 10 moths ago, after 4 years, I had an Amazon for 25 years, I miss them both, and I am tearing up now. I wanted another parrot, I just don't know if I can put my heart back out there again. I do miss him so much, his kisses, chattering etc. Took me months to be able to go pass the produce section without tears to get his veggies. Maybe one day. Enjoy your new buddy.