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7 Best Bird Cages for Macaws in 2021
Oliver Jones
A Macaw’s cage is one of the most important purchases you will make for your parrot. Whether you’re planning on bringing
home your first ever Macaw or your long-time pet has outgrown his cage, you need to find just the right one – but where to begin? There are so many available options!
We’ve reviewed 7 different bird cages that should be great contenders for your parrot’s new home. Hopefully, for the next 50 years! Our reviews will provide you with an overview of each cage, including the pros and cons, which we hope will allow you to make an informed decision. We hope that in the end, your Macaw will be comfortable and happy in his new home.
A Quick Comparison of Our Favorites
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Product
Details
Best Overall
Prevue Hendryx Signature Series Wrought Iron Bird Cage
The best overall bird cage for Macaws is the Prevue Hendryx Signature Series Bird Cage. This cage is large enough for even the large Macaws and will make an attractive addition to your home. It features a bottom grille that can be pulled out for easier cleanup, as well as seed guards in the corners to help prevent excess mess. It includes 3 stainless steel bowls that are designed to not tip over and one hardwood perch. It is fairly easy to put together, and it comes with wheels for easy moving.
On the downside, if you have one of the larger Macaws, you’ll probably need to install a bigger and sturdier perch as the one included isn’t strong enough. You might also find that the cage could arrive damaged, and in some cases, you might need to fix some of the bars that become bent during delivery.
Pros
Attractive and large cage
Bottom pull-out grille for easy cleaning
Includes 3 non-tip stainless steel bowls
Corner seed guards
Has caster wheels for easy maneuvering
Cons
Included perch will need replacing
Might arrive with bent bars
2. Nova Microdermabrasion Large Bird Cage – Best Value
The best bird cage for Macaws for the money is the Nova Microdermabrasion Bird Cage. This cage is made from wrought iron with an epoxy coated finish and will work best for the smaller Macaws. It includes 5 stainless steel cups and 3 feeder doors so you can feed your bird easily, and 2 hardwood perches. It also features a play top with a ladder, perch, and 2 bowls, as well as a large main door for easier access to your Macaw. Lastly, the Nova features both bottom and top trays that can be slid out for easy cleaning and caster wheels for moving the cage.
The problems with this cage include that it is really only meant for medium-sized birds. It’s too small for large Macaws, and the bar spacing won’t work for smaller birds. It also might not stand up to any birds that are strong chewers as they might bend the bars.
Pros
Great price
Epoxy finish on wrought iron frame with caster wheels
5 stainless steel cups and 2 perches
Play top with ladder, perch, and 2 bowls
Slide-out trays on bottom and top
Cons
Only for medium-sized Macaws
Bars easily bent by strong birds
3. Prevue Pet Products Empire Bird Cage – Premium Choice
Our pick for premium choice bird cage for Macaws is the Prevue Pet Products Empire Bird Cage. Perfect for the largest of Macaws, this cage is huge! It comes with 3 non-tip stainless steel bowls with easy access food doors and a hardwood perch. It’s a very sturdy cage that has caster wheels for maneuverability. The bars are made with 9-gauge steel and can withstand your Macaw’s powerful beak. It has a bottom grille and tray that can be slid out for easy cleaning, as well as corner seed guards.
Obviously, the price is one of the cons of this cage, and like with many of the cages on our list, it might arrive damaged.
Pros
Huge cage with caster wheels for large Macaws
Comes with 3 non-tip stainless steel bowls and feeder doors
Includes hardwood perch
9-gauge bars very difficult to bend or break
Bottom grille and tray can pull out for easy cleaning
The Yaheetech Wrought Iron Rolling Bird Cage would make a great enclosure for your medium-sized Macaws. It features a play top with food bowls, ladder, and perch, and a sturdy pull-out bottom tray so you can clean up with ease. It has caster wheels, a seed guard, and has 2 feeder doors for easy access. It also comes with 5 stainless steel bowls, 2 wooden perches, and a bungee rope toy for your Macaw.
However, the included perches don’t seem to always fit properly, so you might need to work on those or find new ones to place inside the cage. The cage material is also somewhat flimsy, so you might want to avoid this cage if your bird is on the destructive side. And definitely avoid it if you have a smaller bird as the bar spacing might be too wide.
The Mcage Large Corner Bird Cage is the only one on our list that is designed to fit in a corner. It’s best for your smaller Macaws and features a large access door and a seed skirt to help avoid a mess on your floor. It comes with 4 stainless steel bowls, which are attached to 4 feeder doors that can be swiveled outside for easy filling. The bottom grille and tray can be slid out for cleaning, has 2 wooden perches and 4 caster wheels.
The bars are somewhat flimsy, so if your parrot is likely to chew on the bars, this cage might not work for you. The instructions that come with the cage for assembly are just in pictures, so you might find it a challenge to put together.
Pros
Saves space with corner design on 4 caster wheels
Large access door and seed skirt
Includes 4 stainless steel bowls attached to 4 feeder doors
The VIVOHOME Large Bird Cage with Play Top is a sturdy cage designed for smaller Macaws. It comes on a frame that allows for extra storage and with 4 caster wheels. It has a detachable play top with a ladder, perch, stainless steel bowls, and a hook for a toy or maybe some food. It has a PPC pull-out tray, and the grille is also removable, as well as 4 different panels, all designed for easy cleanup. It has 3 feeder doors with 4 stainless steel bowls and 3 wooden perches.
On the downside, this cage is definitely too small for larger Macaws, so you should only use it for the smaller species. The measurements provided are actually for the entire frame and not the living space for the bird (which is about 18.5 x 18.5 x 26 inches). Again, the instructions are difficult to follow, and the cage does arrive damaged at times.
Pros
Has room for storage and on caster wheels
Detachable play top with ladder, perch, bowls, and hook for toy
Bottom tray, grille, and 4 panels are all removable for cleanup
3 feeder doors with 4 bowls and 3 wooden perches
Cons
The measurements are for the frame and are much smaller
The ZENY Bird Cage should only be used for a small Macaw and includes a play top with ladder, perch, and 2 bowls. It comes with 5 stainless steel bowls and has 3 feeder doors that the bowls attach to. The ZENY has caster wheels, which can lock and seed skirt as well as a wooden perch on top and inside. And, of course, the grate can be removed for cleaning.
Unfortunately, this cage is too small for a larger bird, so it’s only for small Macaws (or other species). Like many of the other cages, the instructions are very difficult to follow, and many of these cages might arrive broken and/or with missing parts.
Pros
Play top with ladder, perch, and bowls
Includes 5 stainless steel bowls and a wooden perch inside
Lockable caster wheels and seed skirt
Removable grate for cleaning
Cons
For small Macaws
Instructions are difficult to follow
Many cages arrive broken or with missing parts
Buyer’s Guide
Buying a cage for your Macaw is an important part of owning a parrot. Macaws are very large birds, so you’re looking at purchasing a very large enclosure, which will take up a lot of space in your home and will be pretty expensive. So, before you start shopping, there are a few things you should think about before you pay for that huge and expensive cage.
Size
The size of the cage is probably the most important part. The general rule is that the cage should be at least 1.5 times larger than your Macaw’s wingspan, but of course, bigger is always better. So, as an example, the Blue-and-Gold Macaw has a 46-inch wingspan, so the cage should be a minimum of 69 inches, but 92 inches would be ideal. You can also consider a double Macaw cage if you have more than one bird but need to keep them separated.
Cage Materials
You should always look at what your potential cage is made out of. You’ll want a material that is strong enough to withstand your Macaw’s chewing, but that has also been treated to avoid rust and other damage. Just be sure there are no toxic materials used in the construction of the cage.
Bar Spacing
Bar spacing is more important for smaller birds because of escape attempts or heads getting caught between the bars. Most large cages designed for Macaws have wider spacing since these are big birds so if you have smaller birds and are considering a large cage, make sure the bar spacing is appropriate (usually no wider than ½-inch for a small parrot).
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Play Area
Having a play top on a cage isn’t a necessity, but it’s a nice feature to have. It’s a great spot for your Macaw to hang out and still make a mess.
Flight Cage
Finding a flight cage for your Macaw won’t be easy or cheap. The larger your bird, the larger the enclosure needs to be so your Macaw can actually fly around. This isn’t always feasible unless you can build an aviary in one of your rooms. You’ll need to allow your Macaw a lot of time outside of the cage so he can spread his wings and fly around your home.
Last Bits of Advice
Always get in touch with the company if your cage does arrive damaged or if you have any missing parts. Most companies should provide you with replacements at no charge or at least give you a discount. Be sure to read lots of reviews and measure your Macaw. It would be best if you knew what would be the right sized cage for your specific parrot.
Oliver (Ollie) Jones – A zoologist and freelance writer living in South Australia with his partner Alex, their dog Pepper, and their cat Steve (who declined to be pictured). Ollie, originally from the USA, holds his master’s degree in wildlife biology and moved to Australia to pursue his career and passion but has found a new love for working online and writing about animals of all types.
Oliver (Ollie) Jones - A zoologist and freelance writer living in South Australia with his partner Alex, their dog Pepper, and their cat Steve (who declined to be pictured). Ollie, originally from the USA, holds his master's degree in wildlife biology and moved to Australia to pursue his career and passion but has found a new love for working online and writing about animals of all types.
