dreamark{at}gmail.com wrote:

> We've also heard that certaincolors (e.g. white?) may make it harder
to see our bird when he's in
> the cage.

   Speaking for myself, I find white bars to be distracting and 
annoying.  I'm more "aware" of the bars.
 
> Does anyone have any advice or a strong opinion about optimal cage
> color?  Any advice or personal experiences would be greatly
> appreciated, including if you think the King Cage also isn't the best
> choice for a cage.

   With the exception of a couple of brass cages (which can tarnish over 
time), all my cages have dark bars ... ranging from medium to dark blue.  
I find the dark bars don't "hit me in the eyes" like the white bars.  
Having said this, colour is a personal matter, of course.  I've seen 
cages with coloured bars, some of which are very attractive ... like 
light and dark green, dark red, dark blue, brown flecked with gold.  I 
think whatever colour cage you and your wife choose will be fine with 
your new Quaker.  Buy the largest cage you can afford.  Make sure it's 
well built, sturdy, easy to clean, with cups strategically placed.  

   Although I don't own any King cages, I've heard people sing their 
praises.  I have Hagen, Ferplast, and Gold Nest cages and have been very 
pleased with these.       

> Thanks!

   Hope this helps.  I've had my Quaker, Kato, close to eleven years now 
and he's a real character.  Hope you enjoy yours as much as I enjoy 
mine.  Good luck!
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Linda
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