Housing Your Caiques
Caiques
Cage Set-up:
Caiques love to climb and play and need to be provided with a cage that allows them to move around freely.
The minimum cage dimensions for this active parrot would be 24 x 24 x 20 inches. Width is more important than height, to allow for lots of toys and cage accessories. I like the set-up featured to the right for these energetic parrots ... however, if you can go bigger - go ahead. There is no such thing as a "too-large cage" ...:
Toys:
Toys, toys and more toys are a must for these playful birds. Even though they are small little birds, they go through their toys rather quickly and you would be best served providing a caique with hardy "large-parrot" toys, such as toys specifically made for amazons or cockatoos.
- Please note the "foraging basket" attached to the cage featured above. This is a great way to keep your pet busy -- store his favorite foot toys in there, cover / wrap them in paper, confetti -- whatever -- this will keep your parrot mentally and physically stimulated.
These websites will be helpful in setting up your parrot's space:
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