Should I just leave well enough alone, as they are at least a couple of years old and have all been OK up to this point? I really want all of them to be happy and I'm not sure of the best way to go about this. Thank you and sorry this is so long! Here is the Budgie Area of the room. The green guy is the 3rd wheel. Celebirdy of the Month. Mayor of the Avenue. Avenue Spotlight Award. First of all I can't believe some people. Onto your questions: you can actually get stackers for those style cages to stack them on top of the other.
As long as you make sure the lower ones are getting light lamps, floor lighting, etc. I can't tell if those are the 24" wide ones or the 30" wide ones, but typically most sites quote 30" wide by 18" deep by 18" deep as the minimum size suggested for two budgies only. So, three is pushing it-- and if you were to get a fourth I would definitely say get another cage. I agree that it's probably best to remove that third wheel from the situation. I would probably get him another friend as well, but just remember there's no guarantee they will get along.
You will have to introduce them carefully and be prepared to keep them separate if they do not like each other. SDavies Jogging around the block Avenue Veteran. Thank you for the responses. The cages are 30" long. They were the biggest ones I could find that had bar spacing for smaller birds.
It is my understanding that wide is better than tall so that they can fly. I was thinking another cage was the best solution, I just wasn't certain about stacking If someone can recommend a better cage that isn't really expensive , I'd like to check them out and see if I could make something work. How about a flight cage? Friendly birds will sit as close together as possible and may even start mimicking each others' routines. If they seem to be getting along in their cages, let them have some supervised playtime outside of the cage.
Look at the interactions and make sure no one is getting hurt or being overly aggressive. Like with other birds and pets that require cages, bigger is always better.
This is especially true for birds and budgies. They fly and play, so a cage needs to be both high and wide. Three budgies in a cage will require significant room, more room than three individual cages. They will need enough room in the cage that all three of them can stretch their wings without touching, play, climb ladders, eat and perch without being bothered or touched by a cage mate.
Are you able to give them attention? Are you aware that birds can be vocal and have you checked this is acceptable to your family and neighbors? A healthy budgie should have clean and smooth feathers, an alert and upright posture, clear and regular breathing, and no discharge around its beak, eyes, or ears. The cage probably is going to be wherever your budgies can pay most of their time, therefore you would like the cage for 2 birds to be double the scale as a cage for one.
The budgies can jump around from perch to perch and fly from aspect to aspect, therefore you would like lots of area for enjoying, moreover as an area for toys, ledges, multiple food bowls, and different accessories, while not the cage feeling cluttered.
Though, budgies are sociable will show a great response if they have a partner at least once. If budgies fly singe for long periods of time, they can become lonely, depressed, and sick.
Having a companion will keep them happy and joyful. Budgies are sociable and docile. They are friendly in nature; due to their friendly nature, they became one of the famous bird animals in the world. They have the ability to copy or mimic the human language for up to words. Humans like to have them in their houses due to their friendly nature. However, budgies need more attention than any other bird.
Giving a lot of space no matter how many Budgies do you have is a must! Same as humans, we need space, we need freedom. Our mission is to provide our little feathery friend life with years of happiness. I can own many budgies. Your email address will not be published. You will need large aviary. They are social birds. I have a Zoo at home. AlenAxp March 4, 1 2, Facebook Twitter Pinterest.
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Toys help your parakeet exercise its mind and body, so it is important to get a variety of toys that will challenge your bird. Soft wood and rope toys allow your parakeet to chew, while foraging toys help your parakeet use its mind to work for food. Parts with dyed leather, removable hooks, or other small, removable parts could be choking hazards. Your parakeet still needs room to stand, fly, and move around.
Part 3. Close escape routes and remove flying hazards. Your parakeet needs space to get out of its cage every day for at least an hour. Create a safe fly space by closing all windows and doors, cutting off all flying hazards including fans and hot surfaces, and moving other pets to another room.
There are a lot of everyday dangers in your house, such as ceiling fans, open toilets, and hot stoves. If you do decide you want your bird to fly, check the fly space for chewing hazards, as well. Houseplants and electrical cords could be unsafe if your parakeet starts chewing on them and should be covered or removed. Birds sometimes mistake windows and mirrors for openings and fly into them on accident. Help keep your bird safe by closing blinds or pulling curtains and placing towels or sheets over mirrors.
Buy a play set for out-of-cage use. Most pet stores and bird specialty stores sell play sets with slides, swings, ladders, toys, and other obstacles for birds to use out-of-cage. Get a playset and set it up in a space that you will be able to monitor while your bird flies around and stretches its wings.
Note that if your bird is at or above eye-level with you, it may begin to feel dominant or territorial. This play option is best only if your cage is low. Consider a flight cage as an alternative for active birds. Flight cages are large cages that allow your bird space to stretch their wings while still keeping them from flying freely around a room. These are good alternatives for birds that do not have clipped wings, that live in a home with too many hazards to properly control, or who are otherwise overly active outside the cage.
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