1/2" spacing vs. 3/4" for Conure

[ishael]

So while I am researching costs and such for possibly getting a Conure, I'm a little confused as to the bar spacing needed for a Conure's cage. Can they not live in a cage with 1/2" bar spacing? Or must it be 3/4"?
Thanks

[Michael]

1/2" or 5/8". 3/4 is definitely too big.

[ishael]

Thanks! I was getting confused looking at cages because it didn't seem right.

[Cage Cleaner]

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[spiral71]

Appropriate bar spacing:
1/4″ – 1/2″ – finches, canaries
1/2″ – budgies, lovebirds, parrotlets
1/2″ – 5/8″ – cockatiels, ringnecks, doves, pigeons
5/8″ – 3/4″ – conures, poicephalus, caiques, pionus, jardines
3/4″ – 1″ – Amazons, african greys, mini macaws, medium cockatoos
1″ – 1.5″ – large macaws, large cockatoos


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When you are inspecting at your bird’s cage for potential dangers, listen to your gut. If your mind concocts a scenario that has a bad outcome, pay attention! Birds get into everything… especially when you aren’t watching!


hope this helps found the info on birdtricks.com

[Andromeda]

1/2" - 5/8" if it is a Pyrrhura conure. 3/4" would be too large for a Pyrrhura but might be okay for an Aratinga (such as a Sun Conure) since they are larger.