How’s my cage setup?

BananaBird · 7/26/21

Hi, I’m looking for constructive criticism on my budgies cage setup. I am going to get some more toys as soon as the ones I want are back in stock. If there’s anything I should add/change/remove please let me know!

Thanks!

Lady Jane · 7/26/21

Looks pretty good to me. A few more natural perches may fit. Why are the feed dishes so far apart?

BananaBird · 7/26/21

Lady Jane said:
Looks pretty good to me. A few more natural perches may fit. Why are the feed dishes so far apart?

Thanks! I am hoping to get another couple also when I order toys. That’s just where the feeder doors are on the cage, should they be closer?

Lady Jane · 7/26/21

I think the food and water dishes are best to put near each other mid way up. Just the way I did it. You do it how you like it.

Oscarbird · 7/26/21

Are the clappers on the inside of the bells welded? Sometimes they can come out if they are not welded inside and the metal can be sharp. Other than that, your cage looks fantastic!

Lady Jane · 7/27/21

Unless bells in a bird cage are stainless steel I think they should be removed. I believe our vendors sell ss bells.

Oscarbird · 7/27/21

Lady Jane said:
Unless bells in a bird cage are stainless steel I think they should be removed. I believe our vendors sell ss bells.

Yes, I forgot to mention that! It is better to be safe and overly protective than sorry. :lol:

BananaBird · 7/27/21

Oscarbird said:
Are the clappers on the inside of the bells welded? Sometimes they can come out if they are not welded inside and the metal can be sharp. Other than that, your cage looks fantastic!

I’m not sure, I can check.

Lady Jane said:
Unless bells in a bird cage are stainless steel I think they should be removed. I believe our vendors sell ss bells.

The one toy is by Super Bird Creations, so I’m pretty sure it’s safe. The other one I’m not sure. Is there any way to tell if it’s stainless steel?

Oscarbird · 7/27/21

Stainless steel is 100% non magnetic.

BananaBird · 7/27/21

Oscarbird said:
Stainless steel is 100% non magnetic.

Ok thanks

Gypsy · 7/28/21

I didn't see a cuttle bone. Are they even necessary anymore with pelleted food? It has been forever since I had one of these birds. I would put all the food dishes up top so no droppings fall into it and stagger all toys or perches so that if a bird sits on it and they poo, the poo doesn't land on another toy or perch.

Mizzely · 7/28/21

I would try and get a perch that runs from side to side

I have one of these, will last a long, long time!

Seriously Nutz - Birch Perches *Custom Size* - Custom Length Bird Perches for Aviaries and Cages. 12-72" Long

Gypsy said:
I didn't see a cuttle bone. Are they even necessary anymore with pelleted food? It has been forever since I had one of these birds. I would put all the food dishes up top so no droppings fall into it and stagger all toys or perches so that if a bird sits on it and they poo, the poo doesn't land on another toy or perch.

Cuttle bone is not necessary

Oscarbird said:
Stainless steel is 100% non magnetic.

Nickel plated bells are also safe, and are magnetic.

Super Bird Creations uses Nickel Plated bells. Bells can be dangerous if they are able to remove the clapper. Some birds don't mess with them, others do. So you will need to monitor for their play style.

Sparkles99 · 7/28/21

I like the watermelon perch. I think you have more room for toys too, especially shiny ones.

javi · 7/29/21

Looks really good. I would just add tons of more toys. I love having a cage full of toys that they can destroy, chew and bang around. I usually hit stores (physical and online) and buy out their clearance items since I have quite a few birds.

Mizzely · 7/29/21

Some birds do get overwhelmed with too many toys in their cage, so I would have more on hand to swap in, but you don't necessarily need to stuff the cage

Keetie! · 7/29/21

I think you did a fantastic job! Where did you get that watermelon perch?

BananaBird · 7/30/21

Gypsy said:
I didn't see a cuttle bone. Are they even necessary anymore with pelleted food? It has been forever since I had one of these birds. I would put all the food dishes up top so no droppings fall into it and stagger all toys or perches so that if a bird sits on it and they poo, the poo doesn't land on another toy or perch.

There is a cuttle bone. The food dishes are placed so that no poo gets n them. Thank you.

BananaBird · 7/30/21

Mizzely said:
I would try and get a perch that runs from side to side I have one of these, will last a long, long time!

Seriously Nutz - Birch Perches *Custom Size* - Custom Length Bird Perches for Aviaries and Cages. 12-72" Long

Ok! That one looks awesome, but I’m in Canada and there might be import fees, but I’ll look into them.

Mizzely said:
Super Bird Creations uses Nickel Plated bells. Bells can be dangerous if they are able to remove the clapper. Some birds don't mess with them, others do. So you will need to monitor for their play style.

Ok. She likes shaking and rattling the bells, but she never messes with the clappers.
Thanks!

BananaBird · 7/30/21

Sparkles99 said:
I like the watermelon perch. I think you have more room for toys too, especially shiny ones.

So does she! Yeah, I think so to, I’m going to order more soon. Thanks.

BananaBird · 7/30/21

Keetie! said:
I think you did a fantastic job! Where did you get that watermelon perch?

Thanks! Things For Wings. Pine Watermelon Perch for All Sizes of Birds and Parrots from the Original Things for Wings

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