Do these carriers look okay?

[DesertBird]

I'm looking for a carrier for my two budgies, and I found these three which I think look good. Do any of you have experience with any of these? What do you think of them?

https://www.amazon.com/Parakeets-Co...DNZM/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/ABONERY-Port...092J3PDSQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

https://www.amazon.com/Travel-Carri...093G5Y17F/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

 

[expressmailtome]

Bump.

 

[camelotshadow]

No experience with soft cases like that. They might be sturdy enough for budgies.

1st is a backpac with a pretty crimson bellied

2nd one is false advertising as no way a macaw is going to be kept in that one but might be ok for 2 budgies.

3rd like the tray

Still I'd be afraid most birds could chew there way out.

 

[DesertBird]

No experience with soft cases like that. They might be sturdy enough for budgies.

1st is a backpac with a pretty crimson bellied

2nd one is false advertising as no way a macaw is going to be kept in that one but might be ok for 2 budgies.

3rd like the tray

Still I'd be afraid most birds could chew there way out.

I ended up ordering the second one. I like that it has "windows" that I can cover if necessary, and I can also buckle it to the car seat. I know the macaws are ridiculous, but I just need it for budgies, not macaws lol.

 

[The_Mayor]

When I was looking for the perfect carrier, one of the things I observed was that even if the ad said it was suitable for budgies, the ventilation holes were in the ~1" range, which is risky.

I ended up not getting a carrier with those holes, but if it turns out that the one you got has the large holes I would probably experiment with something like a bird-friendly plastic grommet to reduce the diameter.

 

[tka]

I've got to admit that the photoshopped birds don't inspire confidence. I hope the carrier that you get does meet your needs.

 

[camelotshadow]

Did not notice 1 inch grommet holes. That would be a problem.
A budgie could get its head stuck. This could cause an accident or injury.

looks like it has a cloth cover that snaps in front so at least that would not be a problem when it is down.

 

[DesertBird]

When I was looking for the perfect carrier, one of the things I observed was that even if the ad said it was suitable for budgies, the ventilation holes were in the ~1" range, which is risky.

I ended up not getting a carrier with those holes, but if it turns out that the one you got has the large holes I would probably experiment with something like a bird-friendly plastic grommet to reduce the diameter.

Yes, I'll have to see how big they are when I get the carrier. I might need to find some way to close those holes when the cover is up.

 

[Jan]

If you are just transporting them to the vet and back or quick trips ... the smaller dog/cat carriers do well like what some grocery stores carry or some pet supply places carry. Then you just mount a perch that you cut to fit inside by drilling a small hole in the ends of the perch and on the sides of carrier and on the outside of carrier use a washer and screw into the end of the perch. It's not rocket science!!