{"id":137297,"date":"2023-03-23T18:43:59","date_gmt":"2023-03-23T23:43:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/windycityparrot.com\/?p=137297"},"modified":"2023-03-23T18:43:59","modified_gmt":"2023-03-23T23:43:59","slug":"what-is-a-proper-size-african-grey-rv-travel-birdcage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.windycityparrot.com\/?p=137297","title":{"rendered":"What is a Proper Size African Grey RV Travel Birdcage?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Lori-Ann O. <i>reported,<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">We are going to be traveling with our African grey and we won\u2019t be able to use his huge cage in our motor home but we are going to make the 1\/2 bath into his room. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">My question is &#8220;what is a proper birdcage size for traveling with an African grey? <\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">He will be out of his cage a lot so mostly just for traveling sleeping napping and eating but it has to be much smaller 21 wide 24 deep and can be 60 high. <\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Can you suggest a cage for him?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Dear Lori<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Traveling with a pet African grey parrot in an RV can be a unique and rewarding experience. However, there are several important considerations to keep in mind to ensure the safety and well-being of your feathered companion.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Secure the bird&#8217;s cage: It is important to secure the bird&#8217;s cage in the RV so that it does not move around during travel. Make sure the cage is positioned in a way that is comfortable for the bird and that it has access to food, water, and toys.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Monitor temperature and humidity: African grey parrots are sensitive to changes in temperature and humidity. Make sure the RV is kept at a comfortable temperature and humidity level to ensure the bird&#8217;s health and well-being.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Provide plenty of fresh air: Good ventilation is essential for your bird&#8217;s health. Make sure there is plenty of fresh air circulating in the RV.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Plan for rest stops: It is important to plan for rest stops during your journey so that your bird can stretch its wings and have a chance to exercise.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Consider noise levels: African grey parrots are highly intelligent and social creatures, but they can be sensitive to loud or sudden noises. Be mindful of the noise levels in the RV and try to keep them at a comfortable level for your bird.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Bring along familiar items: Bring along familiar items from your bird&#8217;s home, such as its favorite toys and perches, to help it feel more comfortable in the RV.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Research pet-friendly RV parks: Not all RV parks are pet-friendly, so be sure to research and plan ahead to find a park that will welcome you and your bird.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Overall, traveling with an African grey parrot in an RV can be a wonderful experience as long as you take the necessary precautions to ensure your bird&#8217;s safety and well-being.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"training my parrot for vanlife and DIY parrot cage!\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4rqZ1OaSIAY\" width=\"854\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dev.windycityparrot.com\/how-best-to-connect-with-people-who-rv-with-their-parrots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How Best to Connect With People Who RV With Their Parrots<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, a travel cage does not have to be so big. mainly for sleeping, security, and safety when you are moving or away from the motor home.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lot of height is not needed. One of these would work well.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dev.windycityparrot.com\/wp-json\/wp-mail-smtp\/v1\/e\/ZGF0YSU1QmVtYWlsX2xvZ19pZCU1RD0xNDEwOCZkYXRhJTVCZXZlbnRfdHlwZSU1RD1jbGljay1saW5rJmRhdGElNUJvYmplY3RfaWQlNUQ9MjA1NjEmZGF0YSU1QnVybCU1RD1odHRwcyUyNTNBJTI1MkYlMjUyRndpbmR5Y2l0eXBhcnJvdC5jb20lMjUyRnByb2R1Y3QlMjUyRmZsYXQtdG9wLWJpcmQtY2FnZS1mb3ItbWVkaXVtLXBhcnJvdHMtYnktcHJldnVlLTEyNC1ibGFjayUyNTJGJmhhc2g9YjYzMzk3YTE3MmQ3ZDczYzc2ZGE0MGQxMjVjNzQ0Yzk1MTdiYzE4YzM0MjM1NWE0M2ZlZTA3OWU1M2U3ZmEyMA==\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flat Top Bird Cage for Medium Parrots by Prevue 124 Black<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I recommend the above cage (prevue 124) instead of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dev.windycityparrot.com\/wp-json\/wp-mail-smtp\/v1\/e\/ZGF0YSU1QmVtYWlsX2xvZ19pZCU1RD0xNDEwOCZkYXRhJTVCZXZlbnRfdHlwZSU1RD1jbGljay1saW5rJmRhdGElNUJvYmplY3RfaWQlNUQ9MjA1NjImZGF0YSU1QnVybCU1RD1odHRwcyUyNTNBJTI1MkYlMjUyRndpbmR5Y2l0eXBhcnJvdC5jb20lMjUyRnByb2R1Y3QlMjUyRmZsYXQtdG9wLWJpcmQtY2FnZS1mb3ItbWVkaXVtLWxhcmdlLXBhcnJvdHMtYnktcHJldnVlLTEyNS1ibGFjayUyNTJGJmhhc2g9NGM3NjRmMDU0MjEyZGRlMDQ0YzY4YTU4MjdjNjk2ZDg2ZTkxYzgwNjgwMzYwNTYxODM5MzJjOWU2NjNiNGIwNw==\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(prevue 125)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> due to the dish configuration. This cage has thinner bars than the Prevue 125, but this one the food dishes are in front making it easier to use in a camper.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-style: italic;\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.windycityparrot.com\/wp-json\/wp-mail-smtp\/v1\/e\/ZGF0YSU1QmVtYWlsX2xvZ19pZCU1RD0xNDEwOCZkYXRhJTVCZXZlbnRfdHlwZSU1RD1jbGljay1saW5rJmRhdGElNUJvYmplY3RfaWQlNUQ9MjA1NjMmZGF0YSU1QnVybCU1RD1odHRwcyUyNTNBJTI1MkYlMjUyRndpbmR5Y2l0eXBhcnJvdC5jb20lMjUyRnByb2R1Y3QlMjUyRmZvbGQtYXdheS10cmF2ZWwtY2FnZS1jYXJyaWVyLWZvci1zbWFsbGVyLXBhcnJvdHMtMTMwNS0yMHgxMiUyNTJGJmhhc2g9OWU3OGMzODAwZDEzZTQzODhmMDMxOGUzMDE4NTA4YzQzOTlhMzlmMTJjMjc5MzRmZWI2NTgwODA2MDVlZmYwNw==\">Fold Away Travel Cage Carrier for Smaller Parrots 1305 20\u00d712\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">A VERY useful simple cage folds up in a flash when not needed.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dev.windycityparrot.com\/wp-json\/wp-mail-smtp\/v1\/e\/ZGF0YSU1QmVtYWlsX2xvZ19pZCU1RD0xNDEwOCZkYXRhJTVCZXZlbnRfdHlwZSU1RD1jbGljay1saW5rJmRhdGElNUJvYmplY3RfaWQlNUQ9MjA1NjQmZGF0YSU1QnVybCU1RD1odHRwcyUyNTNBJTI1MkYlMjUyRndpbmR5Y2l0eXBhcnJvdC5jb20lMjUyRnByb2R1Y3QlMjUyRnBvd2Rlci1jb2F0ZWQtdHJhdmVsLWNhcnJpZXItYnkta2luZ3MtY2FnZXMtYmxhY2stc2lsdmVyJTI1MkYmaGFzaD1jZGQ5ZWQ0ZTdhMTRiZGRlYjBhNGQ4OTU3NTYxOTgwYjNmMzI1Y2JiMjJiMjJjMWE2ZTIyMmI2YWEzODlhN2Y4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Powder Coated Travel Carrier by King\u2019s Cages ~ Black Silver <\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a nice one as well with a lot of features. There are other colors too.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p><a style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.windycityparrot.com\/wp-json\/wp-mail-smtp\/v1\/e\/ZGF0YSU1QmVtYWlsX2xvZ19pZCU1RD0xNDEwOCZkYXRhJTVCZXZlbnRfdHlwZSU1RD1jbGljay1saW5rJmRhdGElNUJvYmplY3RfaWQlNUQ9MjA1NjUmZGF0YSU1QnVybCU1RD1odHRwcyUyNTNBJTI1MkYlMjUyRndpbmR5Y2l0eXBhcnJvdC5jb20lMjUyRnByb2R1Y3QlMjUyRndyb3VnaHQtaXJvbi10cmF2ZWwtY2Fycmllci1ieS1wcmV2dWUtMTMwNy1mb3ItbWVkaXVtLXBhcnJvdHMlMjUyRiZoYXNoPTVlMTA4YzZmODBlMzljZDRkMDEyMGMyNzQ4MTIzYTFmOTlkOGNlY2RhYTVmZDk5YmM0YWE0YjA1MDE3YzFhNzQ=\">Wrought Iron Travel Carrier by Prevue 1307 for Medium Parrots <\/a><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">This one, the shape is the same as the one above, but the perch on top goes in the other direction.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dev.windycityparrot.com\/wp-json\/wp-mail-smtp\/v1\/e\/ZGF0YSU1QmVtYWlsX2xvZ19pZCU1RD0xNDEwOCZkYXRhJTVCZXZlbnRfdHlwZSU1RD1jbGljay1saW5rJmRhdGElNUJvYmplY3RfaWQlNUQ9MjA1NjYmZGF0YSU1QnVybCU1RD1odHRwcyUyNTNBJTI1MkYlMjUyRndpbmR5Y2l0eXBhcnJvdC5jb20lMjUyRnByb2R1Y3QtY2F0ZWdvcnklMjUyRmNhZ2VzJTI1MkZjYWdlcy1ieS1zdHlsZSUyNTJGY2FycmllcnMlMjUyRiZoYXNoPWU2MGY3MGM4YWQ4YjgyOTJkNjU1YzkzMGJhNjZiMzE1ZGFhMzEwZjhiMjFlYWQ5OTQ0ZDlkMDQ5N2M5MjU4MTA=\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bird Travel Carrier category<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that has all a pet bird travel needs.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let me know if you need help with an order.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Catherine<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lori-Ann O. reported, We are going to be traveling with our African grey and we won\u2019t be able to use his huge cage in our motor home but we are going to make the 1\/2 bath into his room. 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