cage for a Princess Parrot

**Bradd** · 05-04-2012, 02:00 AM

ive decided to get myself a Princess parrot but before i actually buy it i need an opinion on the cage i have. i dont have any pics of it but its 600mm by 600mm so basically a cube shaped cage. would that be big enough for it? i will let it out daily so it wont be stuck in the cage 24/7

Another parrot i had my eye on was the Indian Ringneck parrot, would either of them be too big for my cage?

**boomer girl** · 05-04-2012, 10:40 PM

Hi Brad, Welcome to the site.

I dont know much about Princess Parrots or even Ringnecks but the cage your looking at does sound like it could be a little bit small for either of them. My lovie was in one just a tiny bit smaller then the one your looking at and lots of people here would say it was too small for a lovie. He was out all the time since I work from home so it was perfect for him.

**Marrie** · 05-04-2012, 10:57 PM

Sounds a bit small for either. Princess parrots, like cockatiels, need large amounts of space for their beautiful wing span. And ring necks need a bit of space as well. If the bird will be out pretty much 24/7 except when sleeping maybe, but otherwise, I would upgrade the cage

**Bradd** · 05-04-2012, 11:17 PM

aww okayy, i really really like them birds, especially the princess parrot and i dont really want to settle for a smaller bird. would it be okay if it were in that cage for a month or so? untill i save up for a bigger better cage? or would it be too cruel?

**boomer girl** · 05-05-2012, 09:18 AM

If you let him out of the cage lots it would be OK. But since they are bigger birds like Marie said they really do need a larger cage so dont keep it in the small cage for a long time.

**Marrie** · 05-05-2012, 02:09 PM

As long as you let it out often until you can get a bigger cage. Look online and you can get good deals on flight cages, which would be great for a Princess. Can get one for $100-$150 usually here, not sure on Aus prices.

**Albe** · 05-07-2012, 11:11 AM

Did you get the bird? I would love to see pics- I don't think I have seen a princess parrot before!

**Bradd** · 05-08-2012, 09:38 PM

no i havent got it yet because i am moving on the 17th, i didnt think it would be a good idea to buy it before i move

**Bradd** · 05-16-2012, 04:15 PM

Just got him home yesterday, i will put pics up soon.
i want to let him out and fly around but i dont want to try and catch him and freak him out $:\$