Breeding Cage and box

[Nicola]

Hi all I am looking at budgie breeding boxes and cages (I have a cage that I was going to use, but i discovered rust) and I found the vision breeding box. I am wondering which is better- vision box or wooden box.
www.amazon.com/Hagen-83385-Vision-Breeding-Box/dp/B001B599DM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1363415763&sr=8-1&keywords=Budgie+breeding+cage
Vision

Wood
www.premierpet.com.au/TR5630/NESTING-BOX-WOOD-PARAKEETS-21X12.5X13CM/pd.php

Also would this breeding cage be big enough for budgies if I attached the nest box on the outside?
www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-flight-breeding-cage-black-60cm-x-40cm-x-40cm-Budgerigar-Finch-Canary-parrot-/140928017933?pt=AU_Pet_Supplies&hash=item20cff6e60d&_uhb=1#ht_531wt_689

Or something like this?
www.ebay.com.au/itm/BRAND-NEW-Large-Budgerigar-Peachface-parrot-breeding-cabinet-/130862476247?pt=AU_Pet_Supplies&hash=item1e7802ebd7&_uhb=1#ht_707wt_689

Also, if the breeding cage doesn't have have an inbuilt box, how do I attach either box to the outside?

Thanks in advance,

Nicola

P.S. sorry for all the questions

[BudgiesBuddy]

I wouldn't use the vision nest box in very cold or very hot weather, it should be fine otherwise.

All wire cage with external nest box would be better.

[Nicola]

Thanks BB It would be during Autumn which is coldish, so maybe a wooden one would be better. Also, how do I attach a wooden nest box to the outside of the cage?

Nicola

[Hezz]

If it doesn't already have them, it is easy enough to screw in a couple of cup hooks or similar to hook over the bars of the cage from the outside. BB has a great photo of one of his, somewhere .......... I'm too lazy to look right now , also have a look through Sarah's "see how they grow" thread; you will be able to see in some of the nest box photos the hooks holding the nest box on.

Also, for myself, I would look at the first cage as your breeding cage. The other is very small to be cooped up in for a few months. On another thread, again can't remember where , some of the breeding members gave these cages the thumbs up. This is the one I am meaning:

www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-flight-breeding-cage-black-60cm-x-40cm-x-40cm-Budgerigar-Finch-Canary-parrot-/140928017933?pt=AU_Pet_Supplies&hash=item20cff6e60d&_uhb=1#ht_531wt_689

[BudgiesBuddy]

Have to agree with Hezz on every thing, Except the lazy part

[BudgiesBuddy]

You can see the hooks here.

[BudgiesBuddy]

It can be turned to get it in the cage bars.

[BudgiesBuddy]

[Nicola]

Thanks Hezz and BB So if the breeding cage doesn't have an opening for the nest box, would I just have to cut a few bars?

Nicola

[BudgiesBuddy]

I get a basic all-wire breeding cage for 5 UK Pound and it has 5 nest box attaching openings. Try to get one of these.

[BudgiesBuddy]

Otherwise, you can cut the wires to provide access to nest box entry hole. Be careful to not leave any sharp edges, the way I did below.

[Hezz]

That cage you were looking at, Nicola, has a lovely big door front and centre. I have this cage as my back-up/quarantine/catching some sun cage. The big door makes it very easy for cleaning, and I am fairly sure they come flat-packed, but easy to assemble.

Or if that door is too big, it also has three little doors - you could simply leave one secured open and attach the nest box opening to line up with the door.

BudgiesBuddy, I was just being too slack!

[Nicola]

Thanks Hezz I thought that might be good I might try and convince my mum to take me to a pet shop and see what they have there. They would probably be higher in price, but the postage online is probably a lot. Where did you get yours and if you don't mind me asking, how much was yours?
Thanks in advance,

Nicola

[BudgiesBuddy]

Look for a used one Nicola. Most breeders sell/give away the used breeding cages.

This phrase is a little better Hezz

[Hezz]

BudgiesBuddy,

Nicola, I got mine from one of the local pet shops ...... Pet café, I think. I tried their on-line shop just now, but it is closed for the moment I think it was about $45 but remember we are a long way from anywhere so transport costs a huge. You should be able to pick one up much cheaper.