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Would a pair of zebras do well in a cage that is 26" L X 15" W X 20" H?
 

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You need to look at bar spacing as well
 

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How many zebra finches the bigger the cage the better they need to be able to fly good
 

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Yes they’d be okay in that cage. But they’d be better in a 30x18x18. Let me explain.

There’s not any need for the extra height, but by adding extra length they can fly better . If you put perches on each end, they’d fly back and forth. Flying is what keeps them healthy.

Also what I’ve found over the years is that many cages under 30” are flimsy. I’ve even had a zebra get his head stuck between the (correct size) bars!

We’d love to see pictures, if you haven’t already posted them.
 

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Yes they’d be okay in that cage. But they’d be better in a 30x18x18. Let me explain.

There’s not any need for the extra height, but by adding extra length they can fly better . If you put perches on each end, they’d fly back and forth. Flying is what keeps them healthy.

Also what I’ve found over the years is that many cages under 30” are flimsy. I’ve even had a zebra get his head stuck between the (correct size) bars!

We’d love to see pictures, if you haven’t already posted them.
 

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Yes they’d be okay in that cage. But they’d be better in a 30x18x18. Let me explain.

There’s not any need for the extra height, but by adding extra length they can fly better . If you put perches on each end, they’d fly back and forth. Flying is what keeps them healthy.

Also what I’ve found over the years is that many cages under 30” are flimsy. I’ve even had a zebra get his head stuck between the (correct size) bars!

We’d love to see pictures, if you haven’t already posted them.
If I put a perch on each side of the atrium bird cage would they get enough exercise to remain healthy?
 

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Nice! Like I said they’re fine in that size. Yes I’d definitely switch the perches to the ends.

Let me warn you if you’re getting a male & female pair, they’ll soon mate and you’ll have 5-9 birds, in that case your cage will be too small.
 

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@Zara thsnk you, that’s the exact cage I like. They resist rust and are sturdy.
 

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@Zara thsnk you, that’s the exact cage I like. They resist rust and are sturdy.
I have a black one but my doors are spring shut not quillotine. It is a great size, I can see the appeal for a pair of finches :)

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Good choices. I can’t wait to see them.
Same, Finches are adorable!! :cloud9:
 

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Yay! Thanks for the cage size help team :)

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You can also enrich their environment by giving them things to collect and gather. My zebras, like ripping up plants, collecting leaves, or even a dish of birch chips. Carrying that stuff around is a little extra exercise :) not to mention they have to work on collecting it. I also place some perches on steep angles nearly vertical, sorta like what you see on trees. Use natural branches :) They hop around on them and the angle is work for their ankles. Keeps their little legs strong. Not all their perches, but a few. Hope it gives you some ideas.
 

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Yay! Thanks for the cage size help team :)

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You can also enrich their environment by giving them things to collect and gather. My zebras, like ripping up plants, collecting leaves, or even a dish of birch chips. Carrying that stuff around is a little extra exercise :) not to mention they have to work on collecting it. I also place some perches on steep angles nearly vertical, sorta like what you see on trees. Use natural branches :) They hop around on them and the angle is work for their ankles. Keeps their little legs strong. Not all their perches, but a few. Hope it gives you some ideas.
I hadn't bought the atrium cage yet so I will probably attempt to buy the one on Amazon to make my future babies happy
 
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