Ps have cut tassels of cargo net and all toys!
Cage and ages
Is anyone able to help please, just wondering have I set up Ollie and Rios cage ok? not sure if there are too many toys and also should I have perches lower down, any ideas would be welcome. They never use the cage water feeders they drink from the bath but as long as they have fresh water I guess it doesn't matter! Also any ideas of their age,? I got them together but breeder was a bit vague! And said they were a couple of mi ths (picked them up in February) They have lovely characters and are so sweet, they chatter nonstop .
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That setup looks good, thanks for the heads up about the tassels on the toys and perches, that would have been my first comment 
As for rope perches my girl used one for a long time too and they are very versatile, just make sure to keep an eye on your budgies and make sure they don't chew them (some never do).
Only thing I would suggest is maybe one or two varying diameter perches in the middle area of the cage? It looks a little empty, even one more would still let them fly through there but also have another place to sit and vantage point. A long climbable wooden toy in the middle of the cage might be a good idea too if they generally prefer to climb rather than fly around their cage.
As for rope perches my girl used one for a long time too and they are very versatile, just make sure to keep an eye on your budgies and make sure they don't chew them (some never do).
Only thing I would suggest is maybe one or two varying diameter perches in the middle area of the cage? It looks a little empty, even one more would still let them fly through there but also have another place to sit and vantage point. A long climbable wooden toy in the middle of the cage might be a good idea too if they generally prefer to climb rather than fly around their cage.
The above poster is correct, I did notice you have one or two natural wood perches in there but more is definitely better and it's best to replace all dowel perches altogether when you get a chance as its much better for their feet. Plastic food and water bowls (especially the water bowl) will have to be scrubbed every day to prevent the growth of any bacteria, but if you're willing to do this then they can be used while you look for stainless steel (I also use stainless steel bowls and find them to be better, just make sure they aren't too deep).
I didn't notice the mirror in the cage, but the above poster is totally right. Budgies, whether single or in pairs or groups, should never have mirrors, as it can lead to obsessive or aggressive behaviors.
For more info, check out this link!
www.talkbudgies.com
I didn't notice the mirror in the cage, but the above poster is totally right. Budgies, whether single or in pairs or groups, should never have mirrors, as it can lead to obsessive or aggressive behaviors.
For more info, check out this link!
Essentials to a Great Cage
This post was rewritten by FaeryBee 12/16/2019 Please note that if rope perches are used, you need to ensure your budgies are not chewing them. Remove any cotton rope perch immediately if you notice any chewing or if the rope becomes frayed from the birds' toenails. Toys containing cotton...
www.talkbudgies.com
Thank you all for some insight there I am aware of dowel perches but cannot find any longer wood perches, the pet shops in UK do not cater for birds very limited stock for some reason and not one shop can help me with pellets, I've looked on amazon and there are some bad reviews it's quite confusing.The above poster is correct, I did notice you have one or two natural wood perches in there but more is definitely better and it's best to replace all dowel perches altogether when you get a chance as its much better for their feet. Plastic food and water bowls (especially the water bowl) will have to be scrubbed every day to prevent the growth of any bacteria, but if you're willing to do this then they can be used while you look for stainless steel (I also use stainless steel bowls and find them to be better, just make sure they aren't too deep).
I didn't notice the mirror in the cage, but the above poster is totally right. Budgies, whether single or in pairs or groups, should never have mirrors, as it can lead to obsessive or aggressive behaviors.
For more info, check out this link!
Essentials to a Great Cage
This post was rewritten by FaeryBee 12/16/2019 Please note that if rope perches are used, you need to ensure your budgies are not chewing them. Remove any cotton rope perch immediately if you notice any chewing or if the rope becomes frayed from the birds' toenails. Toys containing cotton...
The ladder with mirror is gone! Foraging toys they are not bothered with the one they have, do I need to put food in it for them to "forage" if so ideas please. Otherwise I have 2 happy boys. Thank you for all your help. X
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