Green Aracari Cage Size

[dipplestix]

Hello,

Over the past few months I've been looking into getting a pet bird and an aracari seems perfect, although I'm unsure if I have enough room for an appropriately sized cage (it would have to be indoors only as I live in an apartment complex) and it's very hard to find what size that should be. Links to examples would be much appreciated.

What sized cage do you consider necessary? Is placing the cage in the bedroom instead of the living room ok if you plan on giving the bird free range of the house when you're home?

Thanks a lot for your help,
Chris

 

[expressmailtome]

Bump.

 

[alicat]

I don't know if @Calpurnia ever comes on still but she has Kevin!
I know they need less vertical space and more horizontal because they hop. Like 2-3 feet in one little jump! Its so cute to watch videos of. But they don't use their beaks to climb. And that their poops are like fruit smoothies.
That's all I know!
Good luck!

Eta: you can probably go through her posts and learn a lot too honestly!
Some Aracari Questions | Avian Avenue Parrot Forum
This is a good thread to read

 

[JosienBB]

I know Carole used to have a double flight cage for a aracari at one point. She now has a very large Expandable Habitats cage.

 

[dipplestix]

This (http://www.wayfair.com/AandE-Cage-Co.-Extra-Large-Flight-Bird-Cage-4030FL-AEC1039.html) was what I was planning on getting and it seems to match pretty well with what's displayed in that thread. The boings seem like a great idea that I didn't think of to deal with their soft feet.

 

[JosienBB]

Think this might be a better option. Longer so they can hop.

HQ Black Double Flight Bird Cage, 64" L X 21" W X 60" H | Petco Store

 

[alicat]

^ i agree. The chicken coup mentioned in the thread was super long, and like I said they can't climb with their beaks so vertical space is basically useless

 

[Percy&Ivan]

Bump. But i do agree that vertical space is useless if they cant climb with their beak. Good Luck!