cage too small???

[ttrenta]

We were told by our breeder that the cage we got is fine that Edgar doesn't need a huge cage.

It's 11 x 16 x 24 inches.

After reading through the forum it is obviously way toooo small.

We get Edgar out about two times a day. But since we have a dog (Oswald) and ceiling fans we do not allow him to fly freely.

Edgar seems happy and very playful, he is 4 months old.

What downsides will occur from having such a small cage.

[Jinx n Noodle]

I would agree that the cage seem small. I had Jinx originally in a cage slightly bigger than that for over a year. She would chew at the cage bars when she was bored and wanted to come out. But also back then, I let her out a lot since I didn't have any other non bird pets. Definitely convinced me that she needed a larger cage when I nonticed how much cage coating she ripped off!

[jodeg]

I'd say that's definitely way too small. When I got Kiwi, my first P'let, I bought the "recommended" size - 18x18 -- it was a very nice King's Cage, but after she was home for a while and I read this forum, I realized my mistake.

I bought her an HQ flight cage and she's been much happier. I now have THREE P'lets and THREE HQ flight cages. I'd buy them again in a heartbeat! There are a few P'lets on this forum that do better in a smaller cage, but I don't think they're as small as Edgar's. Most, however, do better in as large a cage as you can manage.

Here's my birds' setup:
http://i413.photobucket.com/albums/pp215/jodeg/000_1143.jpg?t=1257037985

[chapala]

Parrotlets are very active birds, and they really do use a bigger cage. A bird in a very small cage such as the size you have simply can't move around much.

[Samijo]

I had a small cage from my previous bird (lovebird) and was using it when I got my p'let. I quickly learned that these little guys need lots of room so I bought the HQ Flight cage. The small cage did not go to waste though. I use it as a sleep cage.
What I like about this is...it has his snuggle ring, and an optional sleep tent in it, and small water dish. I also have it covered. He seems to know when it is night-night time, and jumps right into it when it's time to go to bed. Something you may want to consider....

[StephGee]

Yep, I'd say that's too small. Herbie also has the HQ that everyone above mentioned.