cage choices

[cosmo]

so i have been looking at cages and saw www.zooplus.co.uk/shop/birds/bird_cages_and_accessories/parakeet_cages/ferplast/113666



its 87 x 46.5 x 70 cm (L x W x H)

my other choice is an old cage i already have that i would convert into a cage, only problem is i'm not sure a full front opening cage is suitable the cage measures:

86 x 58 x 55 cm (l x w x h) which is half the cage its actually about 150cm tall but as a newbie to budgies is height more important than length? i know for finches its the length that counts so they have plenty of flight room but confused on what budgie needs

[Hezz]

Width is definitely more important than height, but once you have that width, there is nothing to say they can't enjoy some extra height as well. I see what you are meaning regarding the doors, if your cage is the same as the second image. You may find yourself spending a lot of time trying to regroup escapees with those doors, especially in the early days.

Other members may be able to give you some advice on the Piano cage. How many budgies were you thinking of putting in there?

[cosmo]

just a pair i think, wouldn't want to over crowd space and mean they have less room and fight, or they get bored, not sure its big enough for more than that, i'm still looking at options and would get a cage thats recommended if it was different to the choices i have, i want a big cage for them so plenty of space and room for toys

[Deleted]

I wouldn't recommend more than 4 in the Piano 6 to ensure that everyone has enough space, and even then I'd say you probably want them to really only be sleeping in it.

[Hezz]

One of the best cages available is the Hamberley. Unfortunately not available at the mo from Amazon according to this, but I doubt they are the only ones who stock it:

www.amazon.co.uk/Little-Friends-Hamberley-Metal-Cage/dp/B005CAY8QA

A pair in the Piano 6 would be okay but you would still need them to be out free flying each day.

[Deleted]

I bought my Hamberley from here:

www.littlepetwarehouse.co.uk/products/hamberley-single-metal-large-cage.html

[cosmo]

i liked the look of the hamberley but i checked everywhere and it was out of stock, so i settled for a cage that would fit but only needed a little modifying like changing the perches to natural branches making the tray a little deeper or adding a box to encourage foraging, that sort of thing

it measures: W94 x D58 x H152cm with stand