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Post by lizb on Jul 13, 2012 17:49:52 GMT
so it has arrived i would like ya views please  Attachments:
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Post by lizb on Jul 13, 2012 19:05:13 GMT
I like this cage Winnie is running around like mad round the bottom because the plastic is clear she think she can get out so Is scratch the sides like crazy. Se has not found the food yet and has been biting the cuttle fish all the time
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Post by Rachael Kellett on Jul 13, 2012 20:42:59 GMT
It looks great Liz, a nice big cage for Winnie |
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Jul 13, 2012 20:58:15 GMT
It's a beautiful cage |
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Post by stace on Jul 13, 2012 21:55:31 GMT
This is a fantastic cage. It's really great to see new budgie owners thinking about getting their home right from the start. A+
Somewhere on the forum there is advice on safe toys. You should read through that as well. Things like, making sure they can't get their toes caught in loose rope thread, or long bits of chain or ties they could strangle themselves with, dangerous metals etc.
Unfortunately many many stores sell unsafe toys.
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Post by lizb on Jul 13, 2012 22:22:15 GMT
Thanks everyone i have read them links I have not many toys in there there is a long toy in there with a chain and he does swing around it so I can see how this could hap. There is many a link ppl been so kind to put on about toys so I will order some I have already order a flat perch she is making it as we spk. There is a plastic swing wih a mirror which I wanna change she likes the mirror so did not wanna take it out till I had a better replacement. The ladder is been thrown away for a wooden on not keen on all the plastic lol
I have takin advise of her about perch placement and not overdoing it so she fly around the place
Thanks for all the help !!
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Post by sweetpea on Jul 13, 2012 22:56:45 GMT
It looks great.... Lots of space so she can play. |
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Post by Hezz on Jul 14, 2012 2:04:28 GMT
It's looking good Liz. Give Winnie and yourself time, and you can tweak it to suit you both. Your next thing to think about is a play gym or tree that will give her somewhere that is hers when she is out flying around. It is still early days for you both, but just in case you thought you were nearly finished .............. we always have more!  |
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Post by samwiseg on Jul 14, 2012 7:20:20 GMT
Hey good cage choice Liz, nice amount of room in there! As for toys, give Winnie chance to settle then introduce one at a time gradually. And agree with Hezz about a play gym too You can never have enough toys!  |
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Post by lizb on Jul 14, 2012 9:31:30 GMT
What ppl view about the grill at the bottom. I have put paper over it because not keen on bars on the floor and I can imagine makes Daily cleaning bit of a nightmare ? Or I am meant to have it there lol
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Post by Hezz on Jul 14, 2012 9:44:42 GMT
Newspaper over the grate makes clean-up a whole heap easier. Just change the sheet every day - makes a great way to moniter Winnie's droppings too. If you leave the grate open after a week come cleaning house day, the poop can stick like you know what! Much easier to use old newspaper and remove every day. And as I said, gives you the opportunity to moniter any changes in Winnie's poop. |
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Post by stace on Jul 15, 2012 5:54:02 GMT
Liz, you may have figured this out already, but if you put 7 or more newspaper sheets down at a time, you can just remove one every day or every other day. Makes things much easier.
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Post by Moogie on Jul 15, 2012 8:38:50 GMT
YAAY it arrived and i bet you and winnie are so pleased Did you order the flat perch from the American lady?? if so you and winnie will LOVE the perch xx |
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Post by Hezz on Jul 15, 2012 9:59:59 GMT
Moogie: Sounds like the perch is being made as we are "speaking".
Liz there are threads in this and the "toys and enrichment" section to give you heaps of ideas. Winnie will need something soft and chewable to pull apart. If you have access to some eucalypt bark, small twigs/branches etc, these are the best. Willow is apparently good too, as the budgies can pull the bark off these too. They are constantly looking for things to use their beak son (and this is the reason for your other question on Winnie's "biting" everything in his cage. The more good stuff you provide for his beak and feet, the less worry in the future.
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