Dec 24, 2012 0:27:13 GMT
spickydavies
Brand New Budgie
Posts: 26
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Post by spickydavies on Jan 21, 2013 17:22:00 GMT
I've sold allot of my cages & stuff & I may have a newbie coming in a few weeks ill need a new quarantine cage.  Any recomadations? must be easy to clean, not on a stand & doesnt need to be overly large & not exspensive Ideally no built in feeders & rectangle shaped rather than fancy Haven't looked online yet- bet there's loads since bought last one  |
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Post by Gaile on Jan 21, 2013 20:59:49 GMT
I aquired a hamster cage that is just the right size for one budgie!!! you getting a crested!
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Post by stace on Jan 21, 2013 21:53:23 GMT
Those breeder flight cages are good and inexpensive. Pack back up flat too if you need to store it. They come in a range of widths as well. In Oz, they are around $29 to $40 depending on the size. Like this. www.petmania.net.au/BreedingFlightCages.htm |
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Post by Hezz on Jan 22, 2013 0:18:38 GMT
From Stace's link, that BF2 is the same as my second cage - I usually put the birds in for their daily dose of sun. They aren't terribly sturdy is the only thing I have against it, so I have put a piece of plywood under the plastic tray to give it all a bit more stability. Also I never pick it up by the handle, for the same reason, the wire is all quite thin, and the cage could buckle. But they should be a good cage if you aren't moving it around a lot.
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Post by sweetpea on Jan 22, 2013 11:44:45 GMT
I agree with Stace & Hezz. I have this cage as a spare & have recently used it for quarantine. Phineas still sleeps overnight in it. Like Hezz says, it's not great quality but does the job. It folds flat which is an added advantage when it's not in use.
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Post by nat on Jan 22, 2013 14:46:01 GMT
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Post by Hezz on Jan 23, 2013 0:37:25 GMT
I see dimensions now Nat: Height 20 inches, Depth 14 in, width 18 in.
Sounds fine for a quarantine/travel, even hospital cage.
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Jan 23, 2013 3:17:46 GMT
My quarantine cages are not different than other cages as birds spend 4 to 6 weeks in quarantine cage and they need space during all that time.
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Post by Hezz on Jan 24, 2013 2:12:44 GMT
You are right, BB, but I get mine out after (or before) a week. I can't keep them locked up, too soft, and they are totally separate from the upstairs lot.
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Jan 24, 2013 2:23:43 GMT
Then a smaller cage would work if they are getting outside cage time |
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Post by stace on Jan 25, 2013 11:47:14 GMT
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