When choosing a pet cage select the biggest cage you can afford, or have space for. Your bird must have room to stretch its wings and fly from perch to perch. The cage should have several perches of different thickness for the bird to exercise its feet and at least one of them should be of wood, plastic is not ideal.The cage illustrated here on the right is ideal for home use >>>
It is advisable to decide where the cage will be placed before purchase. The position should preferably be at shoulder height in a cool well ventilated place where there is plenty of light, but away from draughts and direct sun light.