What size is best for cockatiel, mini or original?
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My Fischer lovebirds are smaller than a cockatiel, and they go to town on the original size, don't waste your money on the mini - your cockatiel will turn the original size into a mini in no time. I realize my answer is in conflict to Michelle's but it is my opinion based on owning the original with smaller birds than yours.
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I'd say the mini if your cockatiel is scared of new toys, but the original will last you longer. My cockatiels are really nervous with new toys so this isn't something they are interested in. I tried to ease them into the idea by giving them one yucca chip off of the toy, but they are weird and didn't like it. They hissed and ran away. My Indian Ringneck Parakeet - larger than a conure - on the other hand loves all of these toys - any size. He will work at destroying them like it's his day job.
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My conure is a little bit bigger than a cockatiel, and he prefers the mini. He plays with and chews on the original one, but it's pretty big--he just loves the mini though. Goes through one about every month or so. The mini is about as big around as a quarter and the original is bigger around then a 50 cent piece. The original lasts a while, but he doesn't play with or chew on it as often. I got the Ole one too--but he hasn't even touched it. It's way too big. I think the mini would be the best for your cockatiel.
1634698
You may need to size up for a bird that size. I have a pionus and its the perfect size for him.
1222931
I will send you dimentions, what kind of bird are you putting in the cage. I have a jenday conure and the cage is perfect for him. I would say it is fine for a quaker or cockiteil but I wouldn't recommend it for any bird larger than that, does this help you?
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I think it will fit your bird. I believe your bird is between 12 and 15 inches. My Dusky Headed Conure is 11 inches and fits with plenty of room to move around.
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sorry to be so long responding, but would definitely be too small for cockatiel. If a larger size is available, would be great. My little hand raised zebra finch loves it and I think a parakeet might do okay, but nothing larger. I do love the way it attaches to the cage.
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for a 46 lb dog I would probably get the original full size. I have seen the mini and the original size. I could not place my 30-35 lb dog into the mini from the back because the back opening is pretty small, and the front opening was awkward for me. once she was in it, it was fine but vertically it was a tight fit if I were to close the top zipper. if your dog would walk on his/her own into the back opening of the mini it could work, depending on your dog's height. the original is large though, so be sure to take the measurements into consideration for your space, and the dog.
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Hi Ms Tiggy! Im not sure how to meassure the size cause they come in different sizes. Mine is medium and a cockatiel would love it. Spacious and good perch. Mesh? Not sure what that is. I am very happy with my buy and the quality is good. Hope it helps:)
1625164
I think you will need a larger cage. this one is very nice and I really like , but not enough room for larger, My little parrotlet has one larger for moving about.That is my thought.Buy bigger.24x24 at least. hope this helps
1716429
It is a bit too narrow for larger birds like cockatiels. Works great for canaries and parakeets
1880319
It's not really adequate for a cockatiel, I would think you would want a bigger , stronger cage for that size bird. I use it as a travel cage only for my cockatiels.
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Definitely the large. The small is perfect for my 3kg Maltese so a cocker spaniel would definitely need the larger one.
110572
I have a blue crowned conure in it which is smaller than a umbrella cockatoo. I am thinking the umbrella's are bigger than the Goffin Cockatoo's right? If so I would probably go with a bigger cage than this one for him. This cage is more for the size of African Grey's or Conure's now the smaller of the cockatoo's that are like the size of the African Grey's would do well in this size cage. Good luck and wish you all the best with your new cockatoo. That is great that you are adopting :-) .
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A cockatoo would fit but would not have a lot of play area. I would buy a bigger cage if I had a cockatoo. I have medium sized conures.
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I am sorry but I do not know the answer to this question. I only have a cockatiel. Possibly Kaytee can answer that question - they should have a phone number on their website. Sorry...
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In my opinion a cockatoo may be too big. I say this because my cockatiel, (Chloe) is a little over 3 years old, and her body frame is just a little bigger than a parakeet, but with long tail feathers. The perch sits in the middle of the cage, and is a small/skinny perch. The perch inside the cage may not be strong enough for a cockatoo. She fits just fine on the perch, but a cockatoo may be too heavy. The cage is strong and study, but is really large enough for parakeets, cockatiels, conures, and other smaller birds. The carrying bag is really cute, but I wouldn't recommend for your cockatoo. I'm sorry to say, because if just a bit larger it would be perfect for a cockatoo. I hope your can find a similar carrying bag, because my cockatiel loves it when I take her in the car for rides inside the carrying bag that has a window on each side.
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I think it is a good size for a cockatiel. I have a sun conure and he can move about very well and is about the same size as a cockatiel.
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It's a 5/8 inch. I have a cockatiel in one and a parrotlett in another. It works well. I love these cages. They are easy to clean, easy to cover, it's a great cage.