HOW TO SET UP A NEW CAGE FOR YOUR BIRD

[@ElaraMaltby]

I love how you give a lot of toys and perches and great cages for your bird. This actually will help me when I get my green cheek conure

[@FlockofFive]

We're glad you found the video helpful :)

[@EveryonesFavourite]

Amazing! I just ordered some toys for my new budgies

[@ReeferNoob23]

I love this cage I actually bought the next size up for Mia my green cheek and I'm glad I did I have so much more room for perches and toys and stuff plus I work during the day so I wanted to make sure she had a large area to play in. I believe it's like 20x22x60

[@jjmary61]

What pretty birds!! Ugh! Love your babies :)

[@FlockofFive]

Thank you so much Julia! We will definitely let them know :)

[@peanutscashews3787]

this is SOOOOOO helpful!!! I just got a budgie and I was so lost when it came to setting up the cage. I asked the pet store owner for tips but they were sadly not useful!!! Thank you SO much!!!!

[@FlockofFive]

We're so happy that you found it helpful.

[@thunderchicken7759]

Happy is so adorable i admire the bond you have with your bird. Keep it up!❤️

[@alora3665]

What a spoiled baby!

[@waltzofficial6044]

I loved this video huh.

[@hannah-ki]

I really like the set up of your cages.

[@FlockofFive]

Thank you so much Hannah!

[@middleschooldrama8343]

Great vid

[@FlockofFive]

Thank you so much, animal beasties!

[@lpstaylor5816]

Omg u have a Green cheek! Me too.

[@FlockofFive]

GCCs are the best!

[@yarnekurhan1633]

Does a green cheek conure need a big cage if it will be taken out of the cage alot

[@carolbourlier572]

One of my pararkeets can unlock the cage, all three will get out. We bought a new flight cage for them. They love it.

[@FlockofFive]

I'm so glad the new cage is working for you. :) Birds escaping is a definite cause for concern.

[@rrr.16-55]

Thanks !!🙂

[@coordinatedpictures1424]

Your birds are so quiet wtf

[@troto7735]

Coordinated Pictures, some parrots are quieter than others, especially one of her parrots which is a green cheeked. Which is rated by noise a 2-3 out of 10

[@FlockofFive]

It took a lot of training. It was really important to be consistent and to take time immediately upon getting the parrots to train them. It's hard to train a bird out of a habit once it's formed, unfortunately.

[@abidabibooh5284]

@@troto7735 actually conures tend to be louder than other parrots. But the Meyers is known for being quieter

[@ammaarwazlin]

Im getting a sun conure Cant wait

[@FlockofFive]

They are very beautiful. :)

[@smokuwu7650]

@@FlockofFive They're also very annoying and loud.

[@bobbybonks3582]

Smok uwu I agree with that claim lol! My sun conure is super loud, Haha!

[@cheryltait8035]

That's the kind of cage I want are they expensive I had seen some like on for 200 I'll be getting a cockatiel soon but they were like $200 where did you get yours and how much was if you don't mind telling me you have beautiful birds love the cages

[@FlockofFive]

We got both cages from Amazon. The price does fluctuate so you can put it in your wishlist and track it daily. We are in Canada so the pricing might not be comparable. We paid I think 300 for the 18x18 one. Thank you. :)

[@keba1126]

Cheryl Tait as someone who had an expensive Prevue cage, I’m happy I didn’t get the same cage for my second bird. Those cages are good quality, but they’re so hard to move around & clean. I got a better cage, that was almost twice the size & half the price on Amazon.

[@baconandeggs9113]

I got the pretty much the same cage for 100 bucks. And it had a very good lock. My cockatiel is an escape artist.

[@Rosegoldgirl5764]

i wish i new this a year ago. such helpful imformation.

[@noantsinmypants]

I know, VERY VERY HELPFUL!!! Thanks, Flock of Five!!! NOTE: the color dye is harmful to the birds and the birds can pluck feathers or become sad and can't stretch out their wings. They baby and spoil them so much that it is actually harmful to the birds.

[@Mariemarie-uw7id]

Going to put this up for my african grey parrot I am sure he will love it!

[@FlockofFive]

Thank you so much ava!

[@_ItsJordyn24]

Your Video is 💣

[@FlockofFive]

Thank you so much, Animal lover!

[@outandaboutgta2159]

Excellent video!

[@A07-x9r]

Not going to be rude but i have heard and seen that mirrors are not good for any birds health and social life, they can get addicted and stop wanting to play with any bird or person. Anyway you have lovely birds hope the best for you and your birds.

[@FlockofFive]

Hi IXJ, not rude at all, and a good thing to point out. Yes, it happens more commonly among budgies and Indian ring necks but you can never be too careful. The mirror-like looking toy in the video is actually not a perfect mirror (I know, it is hard to tell from the video) and it reflects back grossly morphed images - she loves it because it is something shiny she can spin, but I can understand how some birds prone to such behavior can still become "attracted" to it. So far she has yet to show any attachment to it. Either way, it is a good tip for new bird owners - mirrors can encourage mating behavior with the mirror, disrupting bonding with other fids/ parront

[@A07-x9r]

ok thank you for letting me know, was just a little worried you would lose such a lovely bond you have. have a great weekend

[@FlockofFive]

No problem at all! Hope you have a great weekend as well :) REPLY

[@trueratz2300]

It can also cause sexual frustration because they will try to have babies

[@rbear4574]

I have a 40 year old Female Red Lored Amazon who has a mirror behind her cage its been there all most all her life. She will talk to the bird in the mirror then go off and work with me in my office for the rest of the day, she talks a lot and plays with her toys, Parrots need to stay busy or the will just sit in front of a mirror and forget about toys or people that around them. Remember Parrots are like children you need to keep them busy.

[@mishaheaney2904]

I know it says to see the top pinned comment for the models of the cages but nothing comes up, it seems like a great cage to have, can you please tell me what the cage is called, I apologise for this complication

[@FlockofFive]

You are right! We couldn’t find the old link either. This is a very similar cage: www.amazon.ca/Prevue-Select-Signature-Parrot-Black/dp/B01E3WIF1G/ref=mp_s_a_1_fkmr0_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1543161463&sr=8-2-fkmr0&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=prevue+hendryx+cage+with+seed+catcher

[@FisH-dt1fc]

Hi, if you could give me an estimate on how much Happy’s cage and toys costed I would LOVE that! I’m getting a pineapple green conure and I’m so excited for it. Thanks!

[@paulthomas7641]

Very impressive except for the mirrors they can frustrate birds has they dont understand its a reflection my lorikeet has the same one only the next size up

[@user-oe3ss4dx3i]

There’s two things that I really don’t think you should do. Mirrors and having more than 3 toys in a small cage is not good. Mirrors can cause anxiety and makes them think they have friends. Having two much toys makes them sometimes pluck feathers and get sad. They can’t stretch out their wings and relax. Just some tips for your beautiful birds

[@luke_5187]

Taylor Maddison It seems like they buy too many toys and every single toy the have goes into their cage

[@willyxwonka2158]

I thought the same thing . i saw her toys i felt bad for my babies they don't have as much. It is crowded in her cage she should have less toys in there. Plus, there is color dye in the toys.

[@noantsinmypants]

I agree. the color dye is harmful to the birds and the birds can pluck feathers or become sad and can't stretch out their wings. they baby there birds too much and spoil them so much that it is actually harmful to the birds. JUST WOW LADY. JUST WOW.

[@altbjdtd2911]

I also think their cages are too small, if anything the minimum. As a minimum cage size for a GCC (green cheek conure) is 31 x 21 x H I'm adopting a GCC soon. I am getting a large cage and I think I'm going to be getting 5-7 toys, as variety is actually good. Their cage should have 5 at most, 3 would be ok but they would have to be changed regularly to offer a large variety. I too noticed a few unsafe things in the video. But I generally think their doing alright. The first cage really made me cringe, that shape itself is unsafe.

[@FlockofFive]

Luke_, we actually have a surplus of toys. It's definitely not the case that every toy goes in there. There's a method to it and the birds enjoy it very much.

[@pratibhaaa7265]

You have one sand perch which is rough on all edges which can irritate your bird's feet and cause scratches

[@Blj741]

Where did you get the play set and sand perch

[@Kaxxonxbox]

I have the exact same prevue cage but 18x18x25 I think. It’s too small for my cockatiel because of her tail feathers but my conure is a baby and will fit perfectly.

[@FlockofFive]

Is she also a Green Cheek Conure? Ours is the perfect size for a GCC. Our Mayer's parrot is about the size of a Sun Conure. The small cage worked for him while he was a baby, but we have since had to purchase a larger cage after he turned 1 years old. We hope this helps :) Congratulations on your new baby.

[@Kaxxonxbox]

Flock of Five yes pineapple GCC but he’s only 6 months old. But I hope he doesn’t get much bigger then he’s right now. Around the size of a love bird.

[@madyk5649]

That sized cage is far too small for any type of conure. I understand it was a baby, which is fine for a temporary setup, but please upgrade the size.

[@allaboutemma7192]

I just got the exact same cage just now

[@faytesaxowsky1323]

Hi! I am getting a 1 month old cockatiel on Friday. Do you have any advice on what toys I should get?

[@freetexwatsonstudios2022]

Well this video says it all the toys would be ok for a cockatiel. Ik it’s late but there u go.

[@juliakim12341]

Hi i know your not gonna answer but pleaseee help me out i really like the red tall cage i think it will be perfect for my love bird please tell me where u got it im begging rn pleaseee please..

[@TheMorganme68]

Are the claws on your African grey that long or is it my eyesight? If they are long please get them cut as one can break and the bird can bleed to death I’m afraid. You can clot bleeding with cornflower in an emergency btw.

[@TheElpaisitajr]

Excellent video. Nice cage setup too, what size of cage is that? I'm looking to buy the same one in either 18 x 18 or the one slightly larger this one looks like the perfect size, what size is this one?

[@dlrnrngml]

Hi! It is the prevue hendryx cage, "small bird" size. Dimensions: 57'' H x 18'' W x 18'' D

[@FlockofFive]

That's correct, it is the 18x18 model. Lemon (Mayer's parrot) has outgrown his cage (he is a very large Mayer's parrot and very active and he needs his space) and we are ordering a larger one. Happy (Green Cheek) is happy in her 18x18 one.

[@bread8936]

My bird doesn’t like toys so since he’s a cockatiel and I live in Australia I put some gum tree branches in the cage. He still has some toys but I want to confirm I’m doing the right thing

[@belle369]

My sun conure has the same cage as lemon

[@FlockofFive]

It's a great cage! :) I'm glad your little guy enjoys it.

[@belle369]

Flock of Five Thanks! It really is!

[@susanc3519]

Could you tell me the size of the cage, is it the 18" square or larger? I am thinking of this cage when I get a bird ;)@@FlockofFive

[@kionabrown8639]

I am going to be a first time bird owner soon! Does anyone have any tips on taming and healthy everyday mean ideas? It would be greatly appreciated!

[@FlockofFive]

Hi! Oh my, congratulations! There are a million answers to that question, and it depends a lot on the bird's temperament, your pre-existing relationship with the bird (if any), and how hand tame he/she is already. It takes a lot of patience (it can take anywhere from 1 week to months for a bird to be completely comfortable with you), but going step by step and taking it slow usually can get you very far :). We also have a daily care routine video that may be helpful for you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXq9d5-qoruAa8U

[@HollyHummingbirdriver]

Leave them in the cage with fresh water and food every day for about a week. Then start with 15 min taming training.

[@HollyHummingbirdriver]

Crystize ????

[@HollyHummingbirdriver]

Crystize ???

[@minkya1010]

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[@regie957]

Can you tell us the make if your cage. I've been pricing cages. I love this cage! I think the seed catcher is awesome!

[@FlockofFive]

Hi! It is: prevuepet.com/product/82/select-bird-cage-3151red

[@Brembelia]

Could you please post the ordering information for the new cage? TY :)

[@FlockofFive]

Hello West Winds, you can find the cage through your local Amazon store here: geni.us/ihyEPQ Lemon's is Garnet Red, 18x18, and Happy's is Cobalt Blue 18x18.

[@EmmaChapmanKnivesandChopsticks]

Great video with lots of good information! I went to Prevue Pet’s website to get some more info on the cages you use. I couldn’t find a price for the cages. Do you know where I can find that information?

[@FlockofFive]

I'm not sure if Prevue sells directly to the consumer. We got ours on Amazon and there may be some other retailers who also carry the cages.

[@EmmaChapmanKnivesandChopsticks]

Flock of Five thanks so much for your response! I’ll look into it :)

[@ReeferNoob23]

Its actually 24x20x60 those extra 6 inches makes a difference

[@FlockofFive]

That's a fun cage. Our Mayer's Parrot's cage was that size. We are hoping to upsize our conure's cage to this one when we move next, depending on the layout of the apartment.

[@susannordstrom5065]

hi , love your birdies, how wide and high is your cage

[@FlockofFive]

The conure cage is 18x 18 inches. The Mayer's is 20x24. The African Grey cage is 36x24 inches.

[@flamingbridges1649]

what's the best way to move my budgie into a new cage. I had to buy her a new cage so she can go downstairs and not be on her own while I'm at work. she had a cage mate but he died a few days ago. her new cage is really small compared to what she's in, but she will be out of the cage during the day (as long as someone is home). basically shes moving from a mansion into a bungalow. I've put 2 of her perches in and her food and some of her old toys. but i don't think she will go in it willingly. and she isn't fully tame

[@baharvakili6648]

it can have a chance to fly correctly in a rectangle cage

[@FlockofFive]

Her new cage is a rectangular cage :)

[@plantplutoyt]

Your too great with your bird cages and stuff but please be careful with sand perches and dowel perches which you have both in and on your cages

[@firedrxco2086]

Game With Abby whats wrong with dowel perches? I just want to know as im getting a bird soon

[@plantplutoyt]

Fire Drxco they don’t give enough texture to your bird, it’s just one straight line and imagine your only step on texture throughout your whole house. It can cause problems to your birds feet if it’s Main perch or the only perch in their cage.

[@firedrxco2086]

Game With Abby thank you ill be getting some new perches for her

[@carsonudee1540]

7:35 i have a conure and she rang a bell at the exact time toy said that

[@davidbarbos1278]

are cotton ropes good ?

[@nevaehspets6551]

David Barbos It depends on the bird. They are great but if you see your birdy chew on it, take it out immediately. They can get caught in the fibers and get stuck or worse-

[@chinob9661]

how much are all of your cages

[@sufficientinside336]

Do you have a link to the cage you used?

[@FlockofFive]

prevuepet.com/product/82/select-bird-cage-3151red (there are multiple colours)

[@Mariemarie-uw7id]

How big should a cage be for a african grey parrot? Buying my talking friend a new home soon he is very loved :-)

[@FlockofFive]

The most important thing to consider is bar spacing - it should be smaller than the broadest part of your Grey’s head. This is to prevent your grey from getting his or her head stuck between the bars. As long as the bar spacing is alright, bigger the better!

[@Mariemarie-uw7id]

Flock of Five thank you! Will be on the look out for a new home for my bird is name is Joe and he loves to talk and play

[@djcarver6330]

I’m just really worried I’m going to get my bird a cage that is too small! What is the BEST POSSIBLE size for one?

[@FlockofFive]

Let us know which bird you are getting the cage for and we can try to help!

[@vanchau564]

Can you put the link or location and price of the new cage in the description?

[@FlockofFive]

Hi Van, yes we can, and we just did! Thank you for the suggestion :)

[@hannahteo2193]

What brand is the cage?

[@FlockofFive]

Prevue Hendrix. The company may be called Prevue now or something similar.

[@izabella1889]

My cage is 35x22x62 Is that a good cage for a baby green cheek?

[@cheese4200]

Fanta Playz that’s a good size for an adult bird, too!

[@FlockofFive]

This is our conure cage: www.amazon.ca/Prevue-Pet-Products-Wrought-Hammertone/dp/B000FRV3M2/

[@shlomischvartsman6672]

Can you send the link from where you bought the toys, thanks

[@FlockofFive]

Squawkbox, which is available on amazon.ca.

[@leahorwhatever6199]

Can someone please fine the new cage she her bird because I’m getting a bird Ann’s I need to find a cage

[@FlockofFive]

Our cages are from Preview Hendrix.

[@mipingu8366]

what are the dimensions of the new cage?

[@FlockofFive]

It is a Prevue cage in small: www.amazon.ca/Prevue-Pet-Products-Wrought-Hammertone/dp/B000FRV3M2/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=prevue+bird+cage+small&qid=1562432480&s=gateway&sr=8-2

[@EndergoYT]

Lol I have lemons cage.

[@emmafoster518]

Me too

[@FlockofFive]

It's a great cage. Easy to clean, plenty of room, hard to escape. :)

[@SuperBuffy23]

what size are the cages?

[@FlockofFive]

The conure cage is 18x 18 inches. The Mayer's is 20x24. The African Grey cage is 36x24 inches.

[@zsazsak879]

What brand is the new cage?

[@FlockofFive]

It is Prevue Hendryx :)

[@pratibhaaa7265]

You have only one natural perch and a dowel perch... Dowel perches are really bad because they are uniform on all edges and do not give your bird's feet proper exercise They can cause arthritis and sores which develop into bumblefoot

[@Ivan76]

I can’t get a GCC until 12/31/19....😓🥺

[@ellieletourneau2313]

Ivan Peng it’ll be here before you know it! In the meantime do as much research as you can and try to get most of the supplies ahead of time!

[@ellieletourneau2313]

Ivan Peng it’ll be here before you know it! In the meantime do as much research as you can and try to get most of the supplies ahead of time!

[@sinisterquestionmarkinacti2801]

I get a sun conure in 3 weeks :D

[@FlockofFive]

Only 30 more days to go.

[@feliciau3368]

How do you keep your parrots from pooping on the wall

[@FlockofFive]

We never had a problem with them pooping on the wall. Our birds put food crumbs and water on the wall. We wipe the walls regularly with paper towel and water as part of the daily cleanup routine.

[@DoodleCat54]

Don’t forget natural perches!!!!

[@bringyourzella1991]

Not trying to be mean but those cages look quite over filled with toys

[@izabella1889]

Bring Your Zella 968 I agree or they are just really small

[@cadence5924]

I would think about giving them enough room in there cage to glide place to place, maybe look into getting a macaw cage!!

[@freetexwatsonstudios2022]

JayDream Animations Most people have their birds out for most of their waking hours so a nice large bird cage like this is better than good. A $1,500 cage would be too big and the bird would get lost. Macaw cages are not recommended.

[@cadence5924]

But then how come they live in 300,00 mile long forests?

[@freetexwatsonstudios2022]

They don’t live in the whole forest. They are guided by a flock. In captivity you are the flock. If they had a macaw they would buy a macaw cage but they have 2 small parakeets so they bought large parakeet cages.

[@cadence5924]

Ah ok that makes more sense

[@FlockofFive]

A Maccaw cage would be dangerous for a conure. The bar spacing is too large and the conure could get her head stuck between the bars and die. It's really not recommended. The birds do get plenty of out time and coupled with a good cage layout, the space is fine for a conure. There are larger cages (not Maccaw) that could be used as well with safer bar spacing, but it's not needed if they get sufficient out time.

[@littleadventures101cuti7]

Hi everyone the comment I just got in your parakeet cage if you could check it out and tell me opinion that would be great thanks

[@adamdaas1577]

Guys plz listen to me DO NOT GET A GREEN CHEEK CONOUR Get like a cocktail Green cheek conour are super loud and poop out of the cage You may think you are ready your NOT

[@FlockofFive]

They're definitely more difficult than cockatiels as a starter bird.

[@baharvakili6648]

a rectangle cage is Better .

[@Rachel-ft2bi]

Bahar Vakili The cage is rectangular. You mean a flight cage.

[@pratibhaaa7265]

Happy has a mirror in his cage... Mirrors are very bad because they can cause hormonal issues, mental issues and sexual frustration in birds because they think that the bird in the mirror is their mate. Take it out pls

[@grafittikings5009]

You put too Many toys in the cages

[@mamaslasagna5486]

Her cage for her bird is perfect.

[@FlockofFive]

They make use of all the toys and are active.

[@carolwade3094]

God did not intend a bird's home to be a cage. Selfish people don't care what God intends.

[@mamaslasagna5486]

God did not intend a human's home to be a house. Selfish people don't care waht God intends.

[@carolwade3094]

You don't want the bird to "escape?" The bird is better off dead than living a life in a cage. June 30, 2018

[@JoaquinGuerrero1]

Carol Wade are you good bruh

[@janellevlogs9138]

what is this cage called want to get one for my bird