Hello I want to build a cage out of a dresser for my budgie's as their cage is too small, I think.So any way I was wondering does anyone have any plans or tips they could give me on making it okay and safe for them to live in?

 

If so Thank you.

Show us a picture of the dresser you are planning to use that would be very helpful.

Show us a picture of the dresser you are planning to use that would be very helpful.

 

 

I havent got one yet I was hoping you could suggest one :mellow: sorry

Edited July 28, 200816 yr by KAZ
typo.......... suggest

Take a look here ---> HERE

Here is an idea

 

http://www.instructables.com/id/Bird-cage-mansion/

The Tips I can give you is Space - Make sure that they are Tall, wideand Deep enough -

Use Proper Avairy WIRE mesh! Make sure that the paint is Safe for them

Sounds like you are going to have some fun building

I look forward to the pics Enjoy

Proper ventilation ( airflow ) also is essential

Edited July 31, 200816 yr by KAZ

I've bought mesh and a plastic tray thing, the mesh is in squares because I thought they'de get out the honey cone shaped one's and we are going to start this satuday, also is a parrot olimpic ring toy safe for a budgie?

sounds great

How are you planning to attach a nest box?

sounds great

How are you planning to attach a nest box?

 

Dont know we are putting a wood side too, but I cant seem to get mine to breed, lumina only stays in condition for a couple of days then comes out I think I'm doing somthing wrong

sounds great

How are you planning to attach a nest box?

 

Dont know we are putting a wood side too, but I cant seem to get mine to breed, lumina only stays in condition for a couple of days then comes out I think I'm doing something wrong

 

To get a hen into condition you need to make sure she has a quality diet of seed and fresh food every day. She also needs calcium in her diet every day - supplement in her water is best, as well as a calcium block and cuttle fish. She will need adequate light though the day too - about 12-14 hours of bright white light (I will be useing fluro's on a timer) to stimulate her hormones into thinking is summer. Some hens will go into condition when they have a nest box and makes them 'clucky'

 

Your male will also need the above things too as males can go out of condition too.

sounds great

How are you planning to attach a nest box?

 

Dont know we are putting a wood side too, but I cant seem to get mine to breed, lumina only stays in condition for a couple of days then comes out I think I'm doing something wrong

 

To get a hen into condition you need to make sure she has a quality diet of seed and fresh food every day. She also needs calcium in her diet every day - supplement in her water is best, as well as a calcium block and cuttle fish. She will need adequate light though the day too - about 12-14 hours of bright white light (I will be useing fluro's on a timer) to stimulate her hormones into thinking is summer. Some hens will go into condition when they have a nest box and makes them 'clucky'

 

Your male will also need the above things too as males can go out of condition too.

 

She has three cuttle bones, a large seed feeder, pink block thing(dont know its name),wood to chew, she gets sweetcorn orange and no much else of vegges because they just waste it, and its hard to get light in my room and no one else wants them in there room, my sisters room has lots of light and it makes her go right in condition, all the pictures I have of lumina in the nest box are in my sisters room. dunno if she need more say and i'll get it.

Light is a major part of breeding - most light loving creatures get depressed and low on energy if they don't get enough light every day.

 

You could install a fluro light in your room. They are about $30 from bunnings and You can get ones that just plug into a power point - then attach an automatic timer (about $25 from Big W ) and they will have plenty of light

Light is a major part of breeding - most light loving creatures get depressed and low on energy if they don't get enough light every day.

 

You could install a fluro light in your room. They are about $30 from bunnings and You can get ones that just plug into a power point - then attach an automatic timer (about $25 from Big W ) and they will have plenty of light

 

 

Theres one problem we're short on money thats why I'm also not letting them breed unless they really must, but I do want them to breed and have chick though I dont think they will. But paciance is the key.