Post by Nicola on Aug 22, 2013 8:50:39 GMT
Yes, we are still keeping the aviary but I am looking for a suitable cage for 9 budgies as well.
Long story short, I have 9 budgies who live in an outdoor aviary and although we clean it regularly, it still needs a big clean about 4 times a year where all the budgies are taken out along with the branches so we can do some serious scrubbing. Last time we put the budgies in a tiny cage (fits usually about 1-2) thinking we would only be 30 mins-1 hr. But it turned out they were in there for about 2-3 hours and I felt really mean because they couldn't all fit properly. Now the aviary is due for another clean out desperately in the next few weeks and we still only have the same cage which I really don't want to put them in not only because the size, but because wild, injured birds have also been in there TEMPORARILY since (my cat catches them and we put them there only for a few mins till they recover then let them go)and I honestly don't trust any disinfectant enough to put my birds in there. All in all, I am looking for a cage to house 9 budgies that will allow for PLENTY OF ROOM. Something that they would be fine in for a couple of days because if we go away (usually for 2-3 days) in winter, I get very worried about them being outside and it would be good if I could house them in that cage inside for times like those. So does anyone have any suggestion (e.g. websites) that ship to Australia? I won't give a price limit ( reasonable of course) because it will go out the window.
Thanks in advance,
Nicola
P.S. Maybe something that allows for room for toys and feeder/drinking dishes as well obviously
Long story short, I have 9 budgies who live in an outdoor aviary and although we clean it regularly, it still needs a big clean about 4 times a year where all the budgies are taken out along with the branches so we can do some serious scrubbing. Last time we put the budgies in a tiny cage (fits usually about 1-2) thinking we would only be 30 mins-1 hr. But it turned out they were in there for about 2-3 hours and I felt really mean because they couldn't all fit properly. Now the aviary is due for another clean out desperately in the next few weeks and we still only have the same cage which I really don't want to put them in not only because the size, but because wild, injured birds have also been in there TEMPORARILY since (my cat catches them and we put them there only for a few mins till they recover then let them go)and I honestly don't trust any disinfectant enough to put my birds in there. All in all, I am looking for a cage to house 9 budgies that will allow for PLENTY OF ROOM. Something that they would be fine in for a couple of days because if we go away (usually for 2-3 days) in winter, I get very worried about them being outside and it would be good if I could house them in that cage inside for times like those. So does anyone have any suggestion (e.g. websites) that ship to Australia? I won't give a price limit ( reasonable of course) because it will go out the window.
Thanks in advance,
Nicola
P.S. Maybe something that allows for room for toys and feeder/drinking dishes as well obviously
I can never remember where half the other forumers are from either!