Cage size for four budgies? Also introducing two pairs?

[liviolson]

Hi, I’m wondering about the proper cage size for four budgies. The dimensions are 31 inches wide, 20.5 inches deep, and 53 inches tall with the stand on the bottom. I think it’s big enough for four budgies, but if it’s barely big enough or something like that I will not get more. I want my birds to have as much space as possible and be happy.
Additionally, I already have a bonded pair of budgies, Terran and Kalani. I was wondering if I do get more budgies, I would be able to adopt another pair and have them all get along. There’s a rescue with budgies that seem like a great fit for me, I’m going to visit the rescue if I do decide to adopt more budgies.
Thanks for the help!

[Hezz]

That sounds like a decent sized cage for four budgies. Whether it would accommodate any more would depend heavily on how much out of cage time they have.

[liviolson]

Hi, I would not want more than four, and they would be out of the cage nearly, if not all, day on weekends. Then a few hours every weekday. Would that work out?

[Hezz]

That should work, but nothing is guaranteed with budgies. You do sometimes get one who needs more space than others. All you can do is try it and see.

[liviolson]

Okay, thank you! I have another medium sized cage for the pair during quarantine and when I’m first introducing them, but if the pairs don’t get along, I will buy another large cage for them. Thanks again! I will update if I remember 😂 (if I do end up getting them, it probably won’t be until summer anyways).

[Hezz]

I didn't answer your other question - bonded pairs can be fine with others, but the introduction of new birds can sometimes lead to breakups. It is a risk you do need to consider. Some bonded pairs are as solid as; others of a more fickle nature. Just like humans, really.