Maximum bar spacing?

Laura · Post by **Laura** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 6:09 pm

What is the maximum bar spacing that is acceptable for finches?
Thank you!

poohbear · Post by **poohbear** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 6:12 pm

Half inch max....And even then I've had birds with their heads stuck between bars in the past.Wider than this is asking for trouble.
Paul.

Laura · Post by **Laura** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 6:29 pm

Thanks so much!

dfcauley · Post by **dfcauley** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 6:43 pm

If you have any waxbills (goldbreast especially) you will want much less.
They are very small and can escape easily.

deetdeet · Post by **deetdeet** » Sat Jul 12, 2008 5:55 pm

I was wondering this too, since I also saw a great steal on craigslist. I realized it was parakeet/cockatiel-sized. Are the bars for those too far apart? They look okay to me, but I don't want to spent money on a cage I wont use (even if it is crazy cheap).

dfcauley · Post by **dfcauley** » Sat Jul 12, 2008 6:39 pm

Did it list the measurments? It shouldn't be over a half inch wide.

poohbear · Post by **poohbear** » Sat Jul 12, 2008 7:08 pm

You wanna see quail chicks...just like bumble bees...they can walk through bars as if they weren't there.
Paul.

Post by **Sally** » Sat Jul 12, 2008 10:23 pm

I always email the person on craigslist, explain that I have finches that can easily escape anything more than 1/2", then ask them to actually measure the bar spacing, since with the price of gas, I can't afford to make an unnecessary trip. That has saved me a few trips. I have seen cages on craigslist that are listed for finches, but are way too small, or large cages that have bar spacing that is too wide for my little birds. I also ask how long, deep, tall.