Saturday...Hey folks, thankyou so much for your responses, and so prompt. I will get him the larger flight cage to start with and consider a buddy for him in the near future once he has settled in. The main reason for the friend is companionship while I'm at work, and the radio, even classic fm ABC which he loves is not the same as someone to have serious budgie conversations with. Take care all and once again, thankyou so much for your thoughts and concern, you are good people. :feedbirds: Cheers, Peter.