[Pacotheparrotlet]

Paco’s cage is 27.5 inches tall by 18.5 inches wide and 18.5 inches deep. We have a variety of perches and toys thought out but he only uses the top 3/4 of his cage and won’t go below that. I try to move around toys and perches but he refuses to hang out or use the bowls that are at the middle part of his cage. (I have a bath and another food bowl that is on the higher half he uses). Any thoughts? I figure it is because he enjoys being up high but his cage overall is tall already, about 5 feet high. Any thoughts on how we can maximize how much of the cage he uses? I feel bad because his cage is large but he doesn’t use it all.

He won’t go even go onto the ladder.

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[HarryTheParrotlet]

These birds feel safest in the top of the cage. As a prey animal they would be vulnerable on the ground. That being said, once comfortable with their environment your bird will probably explore a little more. Perhaps placing some paper on top of the cage bottom and distributing some millet will provide a foraging opportunity? I wouldn't worry too much though.

 

[ozzie3860]

This is what Rio has

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Rio is the only Parrotlet I know that goes all the way down. I think the ramp and platforms make him more comfortable using the lower levels. Or it just might be he is a odder type of parrotlets

 

[HarryTheParrotlet]

This is what Rio has

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Rio is the only Parrotlet I know that goes all the way down. I think the legs and platforms make him more comfortable using the lower levels. Or it just might be he is a odder type of parrotlets

Harry's cage is similarly shaped but all open. I have a large ladder inside that goes from floor level to about half way up that she uses regularly.

This is the one I have for Harry.

 

[crazyazz2022]

Just curious, how far apart are those cage bars? Perhaps my old eyes are playing tricks on me, but they look further apart than 1/2”.

 

[vkelman]

As a side note, I would say that wide cages are preferred over tall cages for most of parrots, not only for parrotlets...

 

[HarryTheParrotlet]

As a side note, I would say that wide cages are preferred over tall cages for most of parrots, not only for parrotlets...

I agree. This is why I upgraded to the flight cage I have now ( not for the height, but for the 3 foot width). You can pick these up for a couple hundred Canadian dollars if you're lucky. If Harry wants to let you know that she really wants out of her cage, she will fly back and forth as noisily as possible to get the message across. (She knows when it's an appropriate time, and doesn't do this say....when the grandkids are visiting, but will if she was just caged while we eat and she sees we are finished).

 

[icehorse]

Bokeh just turned 9 - he seems to be thriving We started with a "vision" cage and a few years ago we bought a double-wide breeding cage (we took out the divider panel). In the picture you can see the two cages next to each other. I would guess that the bigger cage is a bit over 5 feet long. Bokeh can legit fly in this cage. He seems VERY happy. He's usually up on a perch, but sometimes he's on the floor. I know this big cage is expensive (~ $200), but Bokeh is SO special to us!

 

[Anya]

Try putting millet or one of their favorite treats at the bottom of the cage. Just be sure it is in a "No Poop Zone!" Add a rope perch that extends down to it.

 

[ozzie3860]

Try putting millet or one of their favorite treats at the bottom of the cage. Just be sure it is in a "No Poop Zone!" Add a rope perch that extends down to it.

These also help them clime down to bottoms

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[vkelman]

We just have our big A&E Flight Cage open all the time. So, it isn't as important that the cage is big. Our parrotlet spends majority of time with us, flying inside the home.