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A transport cage is a short-trip tool, not an African Grey’s everyday home. The useful comparisons are interior footprint, bar spacing, metal or aluminium construction, a perch that can be removed for cleaning, and the way the carrier handles at a car door or veterinary reception. Measure the assembled carrier and its doorway route before ordering; a folding design can be easier to store, while a rigid one can be quicker to load.
| # | Product | Price | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | King’s Cages ACP3325 Aluminium Parrot Cage | $900–$1,300 | Amazon |
| 2 | A&E Cage Company 32 × 23 Opening Dome Top Cage | $650–$800 | Amazon |
| 3 | HQ 32 × 23 Play Top Parrot Cage | $650–$750 | Amazon |
| 4 | King’s Cages Model 506 | $250–$400 | Amazon |
| 5 | Prevue Pet Products Travel Bird Cage 1425 | $45–$75 | Amazon |
| 6 | A&E Cage Company Economy Travel Cage 13021 | $70–$120 | Amazon |
| 7 | Vision M02 Bird Cage | $110–$180 | Amazon |
| 8 | PawHut 24 in Rolling Bird Cage with Carry Handle | $70–$130 | Amazon |
| 9 | VIVOHOME 24 in Wrought-Iron Bird Cage | $55–$100 | Amazon |
The picks, in detail
King’s Cages ACP3325 Aluminium Parrot Cage
A large aluminium King’s model with a 33 × 25 × 49 in overall size, a swing-out front door, four feeder doors and a removable tray. Its size makes it a vehicle transport or temporary holding option rather than a hand-carried carrier.
- Aluminium
- 33 × 25 × 49 in
- Swing-out front door and removable tray
- Lightweight-for-size aluminium construction
- Large access door
- Bulky for solo carrying
- Not a compact travel crate
A&E Cage Company 32 × 23 Opening Dome Top Cage
A powder-coated steel cage listed at 32 × 23 in with 3/4 in bar spacing and an opening dome top. It provides a broad base and access point, but is best moved as a wheeled or two-person vehicle cage.
- 32 × 23 in footprint
- 3/4 in bar spacing
- Opening dome top
- Published bar spacing
- Large top access
- Not fold-flat
- High weight for a carrier
HQ 32 × 23 Play Top Parrot Cage
A 32 × 23 in interior play-top cage sold with 20 mm bar spacing, stainless feeding bowls, wood perches and slide-out trays. The listed 74 in overall height and seed catcher make it more practical for a vehicle than for carrying through an airport.
- 32 × 23 × 36 in interior
- 20 mm bar spacing
- Stainless bowls and wood perches
- Published interior dimensions
- Removable trays
- Tall assembled profile
- Seed catcher increases width
King’s Cages Model 506
A full-size King’s cage listed for African Grey and Timneh parrots, with a 122 × 91 × 198 cm body, 27 mm bar spacing and a large lockable door. It is a destination or vehicle-transfer cage, not a compact carrier.
- 122 × 91 × 198 cm
- 27 mm bar spacing
- Large lockable door
- Species listed by retailer
- Published spacing and dimensions
- Very large footprint
- Not a portable cabin carrier
Prevue Pet Products Travel Bird Cage 1425
A compact steel travel-cage format with a carrying handle, slide-out tray and wood perch. It is substantially smaller than a home cage, so confirm measured internal space and your bird’s turning room before treating it as a short-trip option.
- Steel wire
- Top carrying handle
- Wood perch and slide-out tray
- Purpose-built travel format
- Easy to store
- Check dimensions against an African Grey
- Smaller access door than furniture cages
A&E Cage Company Economy Travel Cage 13021
A&E’s 13021 is a compact transport-cage style with a handle, front access and a removable grate/tray arrangement. It is worth considering only after comparing its listed internal room and bar spacing with the specific bird.
- Powder-coated metal
- Carry handle
- Removable tray
- Travel-oriented layout
- Separate perch area
- Confirm the exact current dimensions
- Not a substitute for a residence cage
Vision M02 Bird Cage
A covered-base travel-oriented cage with a deep plastic lower section, wire upper body and removable perches. Its enclosed lower portion can limit dropped debris during a car journey, while the published size must still be checked for an African Grey.
- Plastic base and wire top
- Removable perches
- Deep debris guard
- Deep lower shell
- Easy-clean modular pieces
- Not designed specifically for large parrots
- Verify door size and spacing
PawHut 24 in Rolling Bird Cage with Carry Handle
A portable metal-cage style with a top handle, front door, slide-out tray and wooden perches. It suits buyers prioritising a manageable storage footprint, but its suitability depends on the exact interior measurement rather than the word ‘large’ in a listing.
- 24 in class
- Top handle
- Wood perches and pull-out tray
- Handle and tray
- Compact vehicle loading
- Measure internal width carefully
- May be too small for some Greys
VIVOHOME 24 in Wrought-Iron Bird Cage
A 24 in class wrought-iron cage with a carrying handle, front access, removable tray and perch hardware. It is a budget-format option to compare against purpose-built parrot carriers after checking dimensions and bar spacing on the current listing.
- Wrought iron
- Carry handle
- Front door and removable tray
- Transport-friendly handle
- Simple tray cleaning
- Check spacing before purchase
- Small footprint for a Grey
Buying tips
- For a car journey, choose a carrier that can be secured level and whose door can be opened without lifting the whole cage.
- Compare the listed bar spacing, door opening and interior dimensions with your individual bird before buying.
- Remove loose accessories for transport; use the supplied perch only if it can be positioned securely and cleaned afterward.
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