Best cage for rehomed Senegal parrot

Rehoming a Senegal after years in a cramped cage is one of the best things you can do for a parrot — and getting the new cage right matters enormously. Cage size is the single most important factor: the vast majority of commercially sold cages are too small for a bird to fully extend and flap its wings, which is a genuine welfare problem, not just a comfort issue. Bar spacing is equally critical — too wide and a Senegal can get its head stuck, which is dangerous. Before I point you toward the right setup, a few quick questions: is this a single bird, roughly what size is it (Senegals vary a little), and how much floor or wall space do you have available in the room where the cage will live?

Perfect — a standard Senegal is around 23–25cm beak to tail, so he needs a cage where the width is at minimum twice his wingspan, which puts you looking at 70–80cm wide ideally. Your 60cm width limit is a little tight for the very best options, but there's one cage that fits your footprint well and is genuinely appropriate for a bird his size: the Liberta Explorer. It's 64cm wide, 56cm deep, and 158cm tall including the stand, with 1.6cm bar spacing — spot on for Senegals, safe and snug enough that he won't get his head through. The vertical height gives him real climbing room, which matters a lot for a bird that's been restricted. It also has multiple access doors and a pull-out tray, which makes cleaning straightforward and daily interaction easier while he settles in.

Yes, 1.6cm is right in the safe zone for Senegals. The danger range for a bird his size is anything above 2cm — at that point there's a real risk of the head going through and not coming back easily, which causes panic and injury. Below 1.2cm and smaller birds can still trap toes. The Liberta Explorer's 1.6cm sits comfortably between those limits. One thing worth doing when the cage arrives is running your fingers across every bar join and weld — not because this cage is known for sharp edges, but it's good practice with any new cage for a bird that may already be stressed from the move.

Absolutely — birds that have lived in cramped conditions often don't immediately use the extra space because they're not used to it. Place perches at a few different heights but don't overcrowd the cage straight away. Let him find his feet over the first week or two before adding lots of toys. Put the cage in a room where he can see household activity but isn't in the middle of noise and chaos — a wall-side position with one side partially covered gives him a sense of security. The Liberta Explorer's height means you can position a sleeping perch high up, which Senegals strongly prefer. He'll likely take a few weeks to start genuinely exploring, and that's completely normal after years of restriction.

Great choice — it's a solid, well-built cage that will genuinely suit him for the rest of his life. At nine he's got plenty of years ahead, and a proper-sized cage with safe bar spacing makes a real difference to both physical and mental wellbeing. Good luck with the rehoming — Senegals are incredibly rewarding birds once they feel secure.