08-18-2010, 08:54 AM
Good deal on a big cage! Be careful not to buy used cages which are sometimes bitten and rusty. Rust is very bad for a bird. (as are house keys which a lot of people give to their birds and are high in zinc) - I've always had birds (finches, budgies, cockatiels and umbrella cockatoo) until our move here. Also, I'm a big believer in not feeding them seed, which is like feeding your kid potato chips all day. Pellet diet (harrison's, etc.) is much better w/fresh fruits and veggies and the occasional wooden chopstick to tear apart! Enjoy your new baby!