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Bird Cage Bar Spacing Guide

Safe bar spacing ranges from budgie to macaw with escape and injury notes.

Approximate safe bar spacing (inches)

Budgie / small parakeet: ~⅜–½ inch
Cockatiel / conure: ~½–¾ inch
Amazon / African grey: ~¾–1 inch
Macaw / large cockatoo: ~1–1½ inches (confirm with avian vet for species)

Safety notes

Head can get stuck if bars are too wide; toes can break if wire is thin or rusty.
Avoid zinc-coated hardware for birds; prefer stainless where possible.

Educational only — not a substitute for your veterinarian, trainer, or airline.

About this agent

Zinc-coated hardware risks exist; use avian-safe materials. Ask an avian vet for species needs.