Aug 23, 2017 15:30:42 GMT
nikki702
Brand New Budgie
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Post by nikki702 on Aug 26, 2017 10:08:09 GMT
Hi everyone
I was recently given a budgie in a small cage. I have bought him the hamberley cage and currently getting it ready for him to move in.
I was advised to buy a long perch to go across the top but cant find them anywhere online or instore.
Can anyone help please?
Thanks
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Post by jellybean on Aug 26, 2017 11:49:57 GMT
Hi nikki702, welcome to the forum. Your little bird is getting a fantastic new home, I also have the Hamberley and my 2 boys love it. Just get yourself some natural branches, give them a good scrub in the bath, then rinse, and allow them to dry (outside if its a nice day)thats what I do. There is a link on the forum for safe wood for budgies, so you'll have a few to pick and choose from. Would love to see your set up and your little bud when you get it all sorted.
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Aug 23, 2017 15:30:42 GMT
nikki702
Brand New Budgie
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Post by nikki702 on Aug 26, 2017 17:04:53 GMT
Hi nikki702, welcome to the forum. Your little bird is getting a fantastic new home, I also have the Hamberley and my 2 boys love it. Just get yourself some natural branches, give them a good scrub in the bath, then rinse, and allow them to dry (outside if its a nice day)thats what I do. There is a link on the forum for safe wood for budgies, so you'll have a few to pick and choose from. Would love to see your set up and your little bud when you get it all sorted. Thank you.. I went to the park and took 2 willow branches. What do you use to scrub them?
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Post by jellybean on Aug 26, 2017 18:53:54 GMT
I just use washing up liquid, then a good rinse. It's willow I use too.
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Post by Hezz on Aug 26, 2017 23:52:24 GMT
Hi Nikki; your budgie is going to be one happy little soul in that lovely big cage. Just wanted to add that most cages come with perches that run the length of the cage. I suggest you ignore these, and run your willow branches front to back of the cage, giving your new friend room to flit back and forth from perch to perch, giving him/her more exercise, and allowing more room to spread the wings.
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Aug 23, 2017 15:30:42 GMT
nikki702
Brand New Budgie
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Post by nikki702 on Aug 27, 2017 10:04:16 GMT
Thank you.. I have scrubbed them and poured boiling water over them now they are outside drying in the sun.
I have cut them and will put them from front to back instead of long ways.
Hopefully Joey can move into his new cage tonight. I will post an update.
I hope he will be happy in his new cage :-)
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Post by jellybean on Aug 27, 2017 10:14:05 GMT
I'll bet you he'll be over the moon. Look forward to the update.
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Post by Hezz on Aug 27, 2017 19:29:29 GMT
I look forward to a photo or two.
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Aug 23, 2017 15:30:42 GMT
nikki702
Brand New Budgie
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Post by nikki702 on Aug 28, 2017 12:37:35 GMT
Well he is in and a little bit shocked lol Hopefully this pics work :-)
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Aug 23, 2017 15:30:42 GMT
nikki702
Brand New Budgie
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Post by nikki702 on Aug 28, 2017 12:39:27 GMT
I am going to order him a couple of toys. And his friend will be coming in the next week or so, I will keep them seperate for a while.
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Post by jellybean on Aug 28, 2017 13:29:13 GMT
Lovely. Does he have a swing nikki702. Budgies love a swing to play on and to sleep on at night, apologies if there is one in the cage, I can't really see.
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Post by OP on Aug 28, 2017 13:51:35 GMT
That looks great. You will soon fill it up with toys and things, just don't forget to leave room for him to have a little fly around.
Everytime see the title of your thread it reminds me of when I started as an apprentice in the mill. I was sent to the stores for a long stand. I was there for absolutely ages.
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Aug 23, 2017 15:30:42 GMT
nikki702
Brand New Budgie
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Post by nikki702 on Aug 28, 2017 13:57:19 GMT
I am going to order him a swing tonight. I have been looking at northern parrots and seen some things I like for him.
OP- that did make me laugh 😂
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Aug 23, 2017 15:30:42 GMT
nikki702
Brand New Budgie
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Post by nikki702 on Aug 28, 2017 14:09:36 GMT
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Post by jellybean on Aug 28, 2017 14:35:44 GMT
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