A proper cage is one of, if not the most important item in keeping a companion parrot. The bar spacing has to be appropriate, not wide enough for the parrot to stick it’s head through and not so small that he or she would get a leg caught between the bars. The cage needs to be of appropriate size. Often, a cage advertised for a specific species is too small for that particular species. When possible, opt for the next size up. There has to be enough room for the bird to move around while having numerous perches, toys, and dishes in the cage. The parrot should have enough areas to hang out in and have enough space for vigorous wing flapping. Some species need bigger cages than similar sized bars due to their active natures, for example, Goffin’s cockatoos and caiques. I often compare a too small cage to having a bathroom to live in for a human, only to be let out a few hours a day.