Please upgrade and get your bird this!! <33 EXTREMELY solid investment you WILL NOT regret! I’ve had three of these over the years, and they’re the best cage for a small-medium bird. The only thing better would be one with a top that opens if you don’t have cats. Comes with four feeders and doors for each. Very sturdy. The white did not fade. Superb quality. The only fault is the top bars bent because the cat laid on it while we were out, so that needed to be mitigated, but the bars are assembled such that it won’t break because of that. I feel like the one in 2007 had highly reinforced powder-coated bars, and these are more like regular metal bars. Large access door. Very safe. Use a seed catcher and save yourself a TON of hassle!! It would be cool if this came with one, but no complaints. Always get a cage with wheels! Mobility is good, although the wheels always fall out after a year or so with this model / type of cage, even when I had a black one from eBay ten years ago. That’s okay, just be prepared! I suggest gluing in the wheels with hot glue if that happens to you because tape does not work. Good for bird health. My parakeet is 18 (90-100 in human years) and has always had this size cage. We are downsizing to a shorter one with similar dimensions because this one is a long fall for a very elderly bird in the middle of the night, but I wanted to review it because it is indeed an ideal cage for a healthy adult bird or pair. Excellent value for money. The wire shelf on bottom is legit and not flimsy like some of them.* Please place your bird near a window or an active area of the home, although a corner of the cage should be a quiet retreat where they can hide. I personally would not want to be in the corner of the dining room if everyone is in the living room. Covering should only be at night to prevent falling down when seeing shadows, and I don’t cover the front of the cage. ChatGPT has amazing advice for mitigating screaming during the day, but personally mine is demanding about getting fresh food every day, even if he has a lot. You’d be surprised how much quieter pet parrots are when you follow their routine and regularly acknowledge them in your conversations or when you sit in silence. They absolutely can develop bad habits, but they can be undone in the right environment with consistency. I always play TV for my bird all day, and mindful of when “lights out” is for him (strict between 11 pm to 6 am or he will scream). Bird documentaries and Disney movies are his favorite. Having birds can be a challenge, and birds are one of the most commonly rehomed animals and often have several owners. Consider getting a bird from a shelter or PetFinder, instead of a shop or breeder. Consider how long that species will live. The Pionus parrot varieties are great for apartments because they are quieter, and parrotlets are quiet while as nearly smart as a macaw. It’s best to only get a bird if you can get them out a lot—not if you have dogs and cats. At the very least, have two as a pair if that’s the case. Two birds are twice as much noise and arguably slightly less likely to bond with you. It wouldn’t be terrible to start with one as long as you give them enough attention. By leaning into their care routine and imagining yourself in their place, you’ll have a long friendship with your avian friend! This starts with a large cage, and redoing everything inside often, like you got a new pet! They’ll feel brand new too and make less noise, or at least fewer of the unhappy squawks!