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I got Tweety and Silvester their new cage last night and now they seem much happier. Basing my idea that they are happier off the fact they are now talking and not just sitting in one spot all day. Tweety is enyoying himself flying about (he's the better flyer of the two). He has started acting wierd to Silvester though, he seems to be trying to court him or something - he keeps side steping closer and futher away from Silvester, throwing in a random twirl on the spot and an occasional short flight half circling Silvester but flying back to the same spot. One bad thing I have notice already about this cage is that they can open some of the doors - would it be okay to keep them closed with zip ties or would wooden pegs be better?

Is using the teabag a one off thing to try to remove the gunk around his eye? Also does it matter what type of tea is in the teabag or am I removing the tea out of it first? Just thought I should figure out what I am supposed to be doing before I do something silly .

Any ideas what sex my budgies are or are they too young to tell (I have no idea how old they are)? I did not use a flash. Silvester Tweety

Hi, Yesterday my son ended up unexpectedly getting two budgies, which with my son only being 2 and a half means I now have to learn how to look after them quickly. I asked my son what to call them so they are now Silvester and Tweety. Next pay I have to go out and buy a new cage for them as the one they arrived in is not good at all - they have no room to fly about, any advice on cages would be appreciated. They both appear to be young birds, I have no idea of their sex either. My only experience with birds was my sister's canaries, which was a very long time ago when I was 10. Any other advice would also be appreciated. Currently they are inside near an open window but not where they will get sun on them as I am concerned what the sun could do to Tweety as he has red eyes and that generally seems to mean they are more affected than usual by the sun. Is this an okay spot or is there more ideal location for them (just wanting a general idea of what is needed in the location they are)? I don't want these birds to just survive, I want them to have a good life so I will appreciate all the help I can get. Silvester Tweety Thanks for all your help, Lauren.