Does a african gray need a cage or can it just stay on a stand?

Question

Does a african gray need a cage or can it just stay on a stand?

Answer 1

Oh man.  Every bird needs a cage.  Only let them out of it when you are home and can make sure he doesn't get into something that can hurt him..

Answer 2

He needs a cage.  And a smaller one for sleeping at night in a quiet, dark room with no noise. (like the tv.)  A cage is for his own safety, and also makes him feel safe, and is a place he can get away from things he does not like.  Yes, they definately need a cage.  Please read my profile

Answer 3

It needs a cage, somewhere it can go and feel safe.

Answer 4

Plan for your bird just as if it was a three year old toddler. There isn't a whole lot of difference in their thinking capabilities. They  are curious and will get into anything that is accessible. The difference is a toddler can chew the wood work up in your house. A Grey will destroy anything that it possibly can. I have mostly amazons but I have one breeder pair of Greys. I have to rebuild their cage every two years. I have never had to do anything to the seven Amazon cages. They don't chew the wire like the Greys.

After a while if a Grey doesn't have toys to destroy or something to chew the heck out of it will start on it's self. I have seen them pick out every feather that they can reach. They remind me of a chicken hanging up at the butcher's shop. The stand would be OK for some exercise and  play time. 24/ 7 and it just wouldn't work out. The bird wouldn't stay on the play stand.

Answer 5

A Grey will need a cage full of toys so that while you are gone he can't get into anything that can hurt him, and also nto destroy your house.  Cages should be spacious though, and a sleep cage wouldn't be required unless you stay up late in the room where the cage is.  In that case a small sleep cage in another room will help your bird get the 10-12 hours of sleep they need.  When you're home, a playstand is a good place for him to be though; supervised of course.

Answer 6

It needs a cage.

Make sure the cage is large enough for the bird to stretch at least one of its wings without hitting the side of the cage.

Answer 7

Hi,

If it was me i would choose a cage as;

it offers the bird more security

and it offers you peace of mind, eg stops it escaping or ruining your house.

The problem is with a bird sitting on a stand is that you can't open windows and doors as it will escape, as well it has freedom to roam all over the house, and can destroy furniture etc by chewing it.

So i would recommend a cage.

Answer 8

I suppose it depends on how much bird poo on your carpet, curtains, furniture etc that you are willing to put up with.

Answer 9

they prrefer to be in a cage at night but in the day aslong as it dosnt start fllying because it might hurt it self then it is fine to be on a stand

Answer 10

They need cages.  They feel safer sleeping in a cage and when you leave the house the bird will kept safe while in it's cage.  They get into EVERYTHING.  Chew electrical wires, your lamp shades, destroy your remote control, your books etc....

Like toddlers, constant supervision is required.

Answer 11

its just somewhere to call home for it, if a cat comes into the room it will feel safe going in there, you can always leave the cage open so it can come and go as it wants, it will be bored to tears sitting on one pearch all its life and will start to pull its feathers out for something to do, the bird will also need some toys to play with