Linnie Housing

[aqualover9]

@Zara and @Leih: Thanks for the suggestions! What about size dimensions?

 

[aqualover9]

I found this flight cage and it seems pretty roomy. I might get a stand for it but chances are it'll go on a table. Here's the link: https://www.amazon.com/Prevue-Produ...refix=flight+,pets,130&sr=1-2#customerReviews
Tell me what you guys think!

 

[Zara]

I have the same cage but without guillotine doors for Adelie.

Great cage for a finch or canary, maybe a budgie.


Edit:
Pictures - Adélies house set up | Avian Avenue Parrot Forum

 

[aqualover9]

@Zara I love your set-up! That piece of cardboard is probably the smartest bird hack I've ever seen! If I get a linnie, I would be sure to use it!

EDIT: Does anyone know if linnies are especially messy? I think I'm getting one of those "no-mess" feeders for the cage.

 

[Lady Jane]

I would not put my two in that cage. Not big enough for 2.

 

[aqualover9]

I would not put my two in that cage. Not big enough for 2.

What if I'm only planning on getting one?

 

[Zara]

Those cages are sold as finch flight cages. I feel that is accurate.

The cage does me well for Adelie because she is special needs. The cardboard is softer for her foot - once she doesn´t poop on it so much, I will sew her something on a platform.
The thing is that the cage isn´t very tall. But I would 100% recommend this if you have a special needs little bird, budgie, parrotlet, lovebird etc.

With cages, I think what makes an impact on which cage to buy is out of cage time for the bird. A lot of people use cages as beds, but if you don´t (as would be in your case) you will need a bigger cage so that the bird can fly inside it. When you see minimum cage sizes for birds, those are for night cages. Really you should get the biggest cage you can.

Look for something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Yaheetech-Mi...s=flight+cage&qid=1556101387&s=gateway&sr=8-4
It is a very cheap cage, unfortunately it has guillotine doors, but you can secure those down. I have a cage this size but with out the stand. It is a good size for a small bird; budgie, lovebird, parrotlet

Here is another cage: https://www.amazon.com/Prevue-Produ...s=flight+cage&qid=1556101387&s=gateway&sr=8-2
I can´t figure out the doors on this one though, the front door type on the first link are the best IMO


Small birds are very active, and so they need a big cage so they can be active in it.


I also have this cage: King's Cages - Avian and Pet Bird Cages, Supplies, Food, Toys, Perches, Aviaries, Pluck No More A great one for little birds, all the doors have safe locks, no guillotine doors, it´s very secure.


@Lady Jane Maybe you can post which cage Mickey and Murphy have to give OP a better understanding?

This link may help you: Post your cage set-ups! | Avian Avenue Parrot Forum


(I hope it´s clear what I´m trying to say.)

 

[Lady Jane]

Cage sizes

AAV Enrichment Tips - Association of Avian Veterinarians

 

[aqualover9]

@Zara and @Lady Jane thanks for the advice! I'll continue searching for the right cage.
Do you recommend buying toys separately or in a set?

 

[Zara]

Do you recommend buying toys separately or in a set?

Depends where and what is in the set.

The only sets I recommend without looking at are bundles sold by vendors here on AA List of Vendors and AA Store Profiles | Avian Avenue Parrot Forum

 

[aqualover9]

Depends where and what is in the set.

The only sets I recommend without looking at are bundles sold by vendors here on AA List of Vendors and AA Store Profiles | Avian Avenue Parrot Forum

Thanks! I'll check those out.

 

[aqualover9]

https://www.amazon.com/ZENY-Constru...=1556115604&s=gateway&sr=8-10#customerReviews
Found this at a very affordable price with almost all the right dimensions. Thoughts?

 

[aqualover9]

Or this cage is nice too (trying to find things at affordable prices) and I don't know if I've asked this before but are linnies especially messy? Should I get a "no-mess" feeder?
Amazon.com : Yaheetech Wrought Iron Construction Rabbit Ferret Chinchilla Adult Rat Sugar Glider Guinea Pig Small Animal Cage Mid-Sized Parrot Cockatiel Quaker Sun Parakeet Green Cheek Conure Bird Cage : Pet Supplies

 

[Leih]

They don't particularly throw their food around, they mainly drop. They will try to eat stuff from the bottom so having the pull out tray is a must.

 

[aqualover9]

They don't particularly throw their food around, they mainly drop. They will try to eat stuff from the bottom so having the pull out tray is a must.

Thanks for the advice!

 

[Dona]

There is almost no food on the floor around Gigi's cage. I've heard others say that Linnie poop ends up outside the cage @Leih ? but I've not had that experience. In fact, Gigi does her enormous morning plop the same place each day so I put an extra paper towel layer under there.

 

[aqualover9]

There is almost no food on the floor around Gigi's cage. I've heard others say that Linnie poop ends up outside the cage @Leih ? but I've not had that experience. In fact, Gigi does her enormous morning plop the same place each day so I put an extra paper towel layer under there.

Wow, Gigi seems like a well-behaved bird!

 

[Dona]

Wow, Gigi seems like a well-behaved bird!

Haha, she has her moments, but yes, she's pretty easy to clean up after.

 

[aqualover9]

So, for cages, here are my 1st and 2nd choices:
1) Amazon.com : Yaheetech Wrought Iron Construction Rabbit Ferret Chinchilla Adult Rat Sugar Glider Guinea Pig Small Animal Cage Mid-Sized Parrot Cockatiel Quaker Sun Parakeet Green Cheek Conure Bird Cage : Pet Supplies
2) Amazon.com : Prevue Pet Products Flight Cage, White : Bird Cage : Pet Supplies

Thoughts?

 

[Zara]

Forget the 2nd one.
Nice cage for a finch or a special needs small bird.

For the 1st cage, remember those guillotine doors need clipped shut.