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inparticular.ai
Upgrading from a starter cage for an African Grey is one of the best things you can do for them — those birds are seriously underserved by most entry-level setups. Before we get into specifics: bar spacing is the right thing to be thinking about. For African Greys, you want spacing between 1.9cm and 2.5cm. Too wide and they can get their head through, which is a genuine injury risk. Too narrow and smaller toes can get caught. What size is the current cage, and are you housing one bird or two?
Just the one bird, a Congo African Grey called Milo. The current cage is pretty small — maybe 60cm wide. He's been in it since we got him two years ago and he's clearly outgrown it. I don't really know what size I should be aiming for.
inparticular.ai
Two years in a 60cm cage for a Congo Grey — yeah, Milo's definitely overdue for more space. The minimum I'd suggest for a single Congo is around 90cm wide by 60cm deep, but bigger is always better with this species. They're large birds with a significant wingspan, and they need room to move laterally between perches, not just sit in one spot. Height matters less than width and depth — they use horizontal space far more than vertical. Are you looking for something floor-standing with a play top, or a straight cage on a stand?
Probably floor-standing with a play top if possible. He loves being out on top of things. Budget is flexible but I don't want to go completely overboard — somewhere in the £200–£400 range ideally.
inparticular.ai
That budget and those requirements point clearly to one cage: the Liberta Explorer. It's a well-built, powder-coated steel cage at around 91cm wide by 61cm deep, with a play top that Milo will absolutely use. Bar spacing is 2cm throughout, which is exactly where you want it for a Congo Grey — snug enough to be safe, appropriate for his beak strength. It comes with a wheeled stand, a seed guard, and several stainless steel cups. It sits comfortably within your budget, usually around £280–£320. The door latches are also Congo-proof without needing additional padlocks, which matters — Greys are smart and will test every latch within a week.
That sounds great. Is there anything else I should think about when setting it up, like perch placement or that kind of thing?
inparticular.ai
A few things that make a real difference: vary the perch diameters so Milo's feet aren't gripping the same width all day — natural wood branches of different thicknesses are ideal and you can find safe options like manzanita or java wood. Place perches at different heights but make sure the highest ones aren't so close to the top that his tail drags on the bars. Keep food and water cups away from directly below perches to avoid contamination. And don't cram it with toys on day one — introduce them gradually so he can investigate without feeling overwhelmed. Greys can be cautious with new objects, even when they're curious by nature.
This is really helpful. I'll look up the Liberta Explorer now. Thanks so much.
inparticular.ai
You're very welcome — Milo's going to notice the difference immediately. If you run into any questions once it arrives, or want advice on perch setups or enrichment for Greys specifically, feel free to come back. Good luck with the upgrade.
