Why this product
The Prevue Hendryx Signature Select is the cage most African Grey, Amazon, and large Pionus owners eventually land on after working through the Prevue product line or after pricing the boutique brands. The 36 by 24 inch footprint, 3/4 inch bar spacing, heavier wire gauge, and integrated seed catcher land in the bracket avian veterinarians recommend as a primary home for these species. The build quality sits close to A and E Cage Co, which is the boutique reference at this size class, at a price that runs $200 lower for a comparable footprint. For owners who do not need the full A and E premium, the Signature Select is the rational pick.
For this review, we built our analysis from Prevue’s published spec list, recent Amazon owner photos and long form reviews on the Signature Select line, and direct comparison with the A and E Cage Co Dometop 3526, the Prevue 3151C, and the Yaheetech 61 inch. Prevue did not provide a sample. Where we cite a measurement, the source is the manufacturer spec sheet or aggregate owner reports.
The defining trade is weight, footprint, and assembly difficulty. The Signature Select is a real piece of cage furniture, not a starter cage. That is the trade you are making for the build quality bracket.
What Prevue Hendryx claims
Prevue lists the Signature Select with a 36 inch wide by 24 inch deep base and an overall height around 67 inches. The bar spacing is 3/4 inch on a wire gauge heavier than the 3151 line. The cage uses a powder coated wrought iron frame with a dometop, an integrated seed catcher around the base, and four caster wheels. The interior includes perches, stainless cups, and a dometop play area with its own access door. Prevue positions the cage for African Greys, Amazons, larger Pionus, Eclectus, and smaller Cockatoos.
The Signature Select line is Prevue’s premium product family. The wire gauge, the seed catcher, and the dometop are upgrades over the 3151. Owners who report long term durability on the Signature Select consistently flag the bars as showing minimal chip wear after multiple years of African Grey or Amazon ownership, which matches the heavier gauge.
Who should buy
This cage is the right call for an owner with a single African Grey, Amazon, large Pionus, Eclectus, or smaller Cockatoo who wants a long term primary cage that does not need to be replaced in five years. Owners stepping up from the 3151 line because they realized the cage is too small for the species also benefit. Owners who priced A and E Cage Co and want close build quality at lower cost are the typical buyer.
Buy this cage if your bird is in the larger mid sized parrot range and gets at least three to four hours of supervised out of cage time daily. Buy this cage if you have wall space for a 36 by 24 inch footprint and 67 inch overall height. Buy this cage if you want the included seed catcher to reduce daily floor cleanup.
Skip this cage if your bird is in the Sun Conure, Quaker, Senegal, Caique size class. The 3/4 inch bar spacing is too wide for those species, and the cage is unnecessarily large. The Prevue Hendryx 3151C Wrought Iron Bird Cage is the right size and bar spacing for that range. Skip this cage if you have a Hyacinth or Blue and Gold Macaw. The footprint is undersized for the largest parrot species.
Bar spacing and the species fit
The 3/4 inch bar spacing is the technical detail that defines this cage’s species range. African Greys, Amazons, larger Pionus, Eclectus, and smaller Cockatoos all need 3/4 inch or 1 inch maximum bar spacing for safety. Smaller spacing traps the larger beak and leg, and tighter spacing is wasted on these species. The heavier wire gauge resists chewing from the strongest beaks in this range, which an Amazon or smaller Cockatoo will deliver to a cage daily.
For a smaller bird in the Sun Conure or Quaker range, 3/4 inch is too wide. The smaller bird can fit its head through the bars, which is the basic safety failure. Pick the 3151 for those species.
Seed catcher and daily floor mess
The integrated seed catcher around the base is the feature owners cite most often as the reason they upgraded from a 3151 to a Signature Select. Without a seed catcher, the daily clean radius around an African Grey or Amazon cage is roughly four feet from the cage in every direction. With the integrated catcher, the radius drops to roughly two feet because the catcher captures most seed hulls, pellet crumbs, and shred before they reach the floor.
The catcher does not eliminate floor mess. Active foragers throw food beyond the catcher, and the catcher itself needs to be emptied every two to three days. But the practical change in daily floor work is the difference between sweeping and vacuuming a four foot radius daily versus a two foot radius daily, which compounds across years.
Build quality and the heavier gauge
The wire gauge is the build quality difference owners pay for over the 3151 line. The Signature Select bars resist the chewing of an Amazon or smaller Cockatoo where the 3151 bars would show wear over years. The wrought iron frame is rigid with no flex in the corners. The casters are heavier duty than the 3151 line, which matters because the assembled cage is meaningfully heavier.
The trade is assembly difficulty. Two person assembly is required not just recommended. Plan for 90 to 120 minutes with two people, in the room where the cage will live. The assembled cage rolls on its casters but does not lift through doorways easily once built.
For more on how we evaluate bird cages and other pet products, see our methodology page. If your bird is in a smaller mid sized parrot class, the Prevue Hendryx 3151C Wrought Iron Bird Cage is the right size and bar spacing for Sun Conures, Quakers, Senegals, and Caiques.
Prevue Hendryx Signature Select Wrought Iron Cage vs. the competition
| Product | Our rating | Footprint | Bar spacing | Seed catcher | Price | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prevue Signature Select | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 36 x 24 in | 3/4 in | Yes | $339 | Top Pick Premium Bird |
| A and E Cage Co Dometop 3526 | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 35 x 26 in | 3/4 in | Yes | $549 | Premium Pick |
| Prevue 3151C Wrought Iron | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 31 x 21 in | 5/8 in | Partial | $219 | Smaller Species |
| Yaheetech 61 inch Bird Cage | ★★★★☆ 4.2 | 32 x 22 in | 3/4 in | Yes | $159 | Best Budget |
Full specifications
| Outer dimensions | 36 inches wide x 24 inches deep x 67 inches tall |
| Top style | Dometop with integrated play area |
| Bar spacing | 3/4 inch |
| Bar gauge | Heavier wire suitable for larger mid sized parrots |
| Finish | Powder coated wrought iron |
| Seed catcher | Integrated around base |
| Tray | Slide out plastic with metal grate above |
| Doors | Front access plus side feeding doors and dometop access |
| Frame | Wrought iron with caster base |
| Recommended for | African Greys, Amazons, larger Pionus, Eclectus, smaller Cockatoos |
Should you buy the Prevue Hendryx Signature Select Wrought Iron Cage?
The Prevue Hendryx Signature Select is the wrought iron cage we recommend for owners stepping up from the 3151C class to a real long term home for an African Grey, Amazon, or large Pionus. The 36 by 24 inch footprint, the 3/4 inch bar spacing, the heavier wire gauge, and the integrated seed catcher change the bracket. Build quality lands close to A and E Cage Co at a meaningfully lower price, and the cage is the size class avian veterinarians recommend as a primary home for these species.
Frequently asked questions
Is this cage big enough for an African Grey?+
Yes for a single Congo African Grey with daily out of cage time. The 36 by 24 inch footprint clears the 32 by 24 inch welfare floor most avian organizations cite for the species, and the 3/4 inch bar spacing is correct. The dometop adds vertical play room. For a Timneh Grey, which is slightly smaller, the cage is comfortably large. For a bonded pair of Greys, plan to add a second connected cage rather than housing two adults in one Signature Select.
What about a Yellow Naped or Blue Front Amazon?+
Yes for a single bird with daily out of cage time. The 36 by 24 inch footprint and 3/4 inch bar spacing are appropriate for both species. Amazons are strong chewers, so the heavier wire gauge of the Signature Select is meaningful. Plan to replace the included perches with hardwood or rope perches over the first year, which is normal for Amazon ownership.
How does the seed catcher actually work?+
The seed catcher is a flared shelf around the base of the cage that catches seed hulls, pellet crumbs, and shred from above before they reach the floor. In daily use, the catcher reduces the area you have to vacuum or sweep around the cage by roughly two thirds. It does not eliminate floor mess, especially with active foragers, but it makes the daily clean radius much smaller. Some owners line the catcher with paper towel to make removing the contents easier.
Is it worth the step up over the 3151C?+
If your bird is in the African Grey, Amazon, larger Pionus, or smaller Cockatoo size class, yes. The 3151C is a great cage for Sun Conures, Quakers, Senegals, and Caiques but undersized in footprint and too tight on bar spacing for larger mid sized parrots. If your bird is in the smaller mid sized parrot range, the 3151C is the right cage and the Signature Select is overkill. Pick the cage that matches the species, not the cage that costs more.
How is assembly?+
Two person assembly is required not just recommended. The assembled cage is heavy enough that one person assembly is unsafe. Plan for 90 to 120 minutes with two people, including unboxing. Assemble in place if possible. The cage on its caster wheels rolls but does not lift through narrow doorways once built. Most owners assemble in the room where the cage will live.
📅 Update log
- May 9, 2026Initial review published. Comparison set covers A and E Cage Co Dometop 3526, Prevue 3151C, and Yaheetech 61 inch.
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