Linnie Housing

[aqualover9]

Where do you put your cage for your linnie? Like high/low and busy areas/quiet areas, etc. Also, would a small or medium Vision cage be nice for a linnie? Here are the links on Amazon:
Small: Amazon.com : Vision Bird Cage Model S01 - Small : Birdcages : Pet Supplies
Medium: Amazon.com : Vision Bird Cage Model M01 - Medium : Vision M Parakeet Cage : Pet Supplies
If Vision isn't a good brand to buy from, what brand would you suggest/do you have?

 

[Ripshod]

@aqualover9 You would probably find all your answers by reading the relevant forum
Linnie Landing | Avian Avenue Parrot Forum
You would also get a better response by posting any questions there too.
There's also a forum dealing specifically with cages
Toys & Cages Bypass | Avian Avenue Parrot Forum

 

[aqualover9]

@aqualover9 You would probably find all your answers by reading the relevant forum
Linnie Landing | Avian Avenue Parrot Forum

Lol, I was just reading through those posts when I got your notification!

@aqualover9
You would also get a better response by posting any questions there too.
There's also a forum dealing specifically with cages
Toys & Cages Bypass | Avian Avenue Parrot Forum

Thank you! I'm new at this and I'm still trying to figure everything out.
EDIT: Should I repost it there?

 

[Lady Jane]

I was very unhappy with a vision cage. They are flimsy and the tabs that hold the wire together on the sides often pop off. No slide out trays to clean the bottom. One needs to lift off the cage top to clean . The plastic perches that come with it are bad for a birds feet. Flight cages are best for little birds because they have much more room. Vision cages are too high priced for the low quality you get.

I had a pair of linnies and the only negatives were the poo is large and messy for a little bird and toe nails grow fast. They eat well.


Amazon.com: Flight cages: Pet Supplies

 

[Ripshod]

Should I repost it there?

I would personally, but leave a link here to the hew thread. Or ask admin to move them, I think you can use the report button to do that.
Edit: I think move is best as you have replies. Use the report button.

 

[aqualover9]

I was very unhappy with a vision cage. They are flimsy and the tabs that hold the wire together on the sides often pop off. No slide out trays to clean the bottom. One needs to lift off the cage top to clean . The plastic perches that come with it are bad for a birds feet. Flight cages are best for little birds because they have much more room. Vision cages are too high priced for the low quality you get.

I had a pair of linnies and the only negatives were the poo is large and messy for a little bird and toe nails grow fast. They eat well.


Amazon.com: Flight cages: Pet Supplies

Thanks for the advice! I was looking at the reviews though and many people said that the acrylic base helped keep the mess in. Do you know wither or not grooming perches are good for their feet? I heard it kept the nails short but it could infect the foot/feet.

 

[aqualover9]

I would personally, but leave a link here to the hew thread. Or ask admin to move them, I think you can use the report button to do that.
Edit: I think move is best as you have replies. Use the report button.

Thanks! I'm gonna do that right now.

 

[Lady Jane]

Grooming perches would not be in my birds cage. We read many post here that say their bird has pressure sores from them on soles of feet. I found a groomer that is also a vet tech and she comes to my home once every two months for nail trims. Check around and maybe you will find one too.

I think the vision cages appeal to people but not a birds needs. Good luck with your birds. Oh my male was a good talker too.

 

[aqualover9]

Grooming perches would not be in my birds cage. We read many post here that say their bird has pressure sores from them on soles of feet. I found a groomer that is also a vet tech and she comes to my home once every two months for nail trims. Check around and maybe you will find one too.

I think the vision cages appeal to people but not a birds needs. Good luck with your birds. Oh my male was a good talker too.

Thanks for the advice!

 

[Zara]

So you are still going ahead pursuading your parents to get the linnie? even though you may have to rehome it further down the line?
Or has something changed?

 

[aqualover9]

So you are still going ahead pursuading your parents to get the linnie? even though you may have to rehome it further down the line?
Or has something changed?

I'm trying to dig up as much info as I can about linnies to decide wither or not its really worth it. Thanks for asking!

 

[Zara]

ok

@Dona and @Leih are good (linnie owner) people to ask... but I can answer for them as they both have the same cage as me: King's Cages - Avian and Pet Bird Cages, Supplies, Food, Toys, Perches, Aviaries, Pluck No More

Dona has the nice cream colour,
I have black/metal,
I´m not sure which colour Alicia got, maybe black aswell, but I´m not sure...

edit:
I´m actually thinking, Alicia has a conure not a linnie... but either way, she has the same cage for a small bird

 

[Leih]

I have a conure and two linnies, plus Aoife the Kings/HQ/Montana cage is the conure's. My linnies are both in a 17x22, similar to this. It's plenty of room for them both. A&E Cage Company Victorian Open Top Bird Cage | bird Cages | PetSmart

 

[Leih]

And I definitely agree with @Lady Jane, they are serious poopers. It's like concrete once dry. My boys are hands off, which is okay since I have other birds that like to be on me. They are really chill, sweet birds and make cute but odd noises. Well, chill unless it's about their food, don't mess with a linnie and their food!

 

[aqualover9]

@Leih Thanks for the suggestions!

 

[Lady Jane]

Oh yes I forgot that part - many Linnies are hand shy.

 

[aqualover9]

Where do you guys place your cages? Should it be in a shady area, up high or what?

 

[Zara]

Mine are all in my living room.

Best not to be on the floor. A lot of cages come on their own stand.

 

[Leih]

I personally prefer floor cages. I like how heavy they are and I can roll them to different rooms. I also have two cats and while I am extremely cautious and my cats are very well behaved, I like that they can't tip the floor cages. Not that I'd ever imagine them trying that, but best to be vigilant.

 

[Zara]

@aqualover9 When Alicia says floor cage, she means a cage that is mounted on it´s own stand with wheels

And I agree the quality on a heavier cage is much higher than your average cage.