I've read the info in the FAQs about cages and I think I've found the right cage for us. It ticks all of the boxes as far as your recommendations, good size (about 60x45x45-ish) flat roof, black bars, right bar spacing, has its own stand, perches from front to back and it also looks well made, but it has an opening roof. Is that going to be suitable/useful. What is the purpose of an opening roof? I like the idea of a play gym on top, will an opening roof affect that?

Size is perfect. Open roof is more for tiels and parrots than anything. Some open roof designs have caused accidents also.

Sounds good... can we see it???? If you don't want to use the open top, just use black cable ties to shut it permanently

Edited November 4, 200816 yr by maesie

Thats a good idea

 

Its at our local pet shop, so I'll definitely post a picture of it before buying it. I also want to re-check the spacing again. I don't think it was above 1/2 an inch but it was up there. I assume from Kaz's post it is probably designed for a slightly larger bird.

 

There are slightly cheaper cages in town, but though I should support our local store.

 

Cheers

Perhaps if you show them a picture of what you want they will get it for you ?

I just phoned the shop and the bar spacing is 1.5cm, which would be too big, wouldn't it?

 

They said it would be perfect for budgies, which makes me think they just want to get rid of it. If they're going to treat me like that, then I'll take my custom elsewhere.

Edited November 4, 200816 yr by Hills

I just phoned the shop and the bar spacing is 1.5cm, which would be too big, wouldn't it?

 

They said it would be perfect for budgies, which makes me think they just want to get rid of it. If they're going to treat me like that, then I'll take my custom elsewhere.

 

I would say yes... 1/2" is recommended, which is 1.2cm. I'd be worried they'd get their head stuck when I was not home! Pet shops do have a tendancy to try and sell they stock they have!!! :rofl:

I just phoned the shop and the bar spacing is 1.5cm, which would be too big, wouldn't it?

 

They said it would be perfect for budgies, which makes me think they just want to get rid of it. If they're going to treat me like that, then I'll take my custom elsewhere.

Petshop staff either dont know all the answers or they do and they try and fool people thinking you wont know any better. They dont know you have hundreds of budgie nuts here to advise you :rofl:

and thank goodness I do!! :rofl:

 

The cages in town were about the same size for around the same price, they just didn't look quite as solidly built.

 

I actually quite like this one, but discounted it after reading the FAQs as its too high and not wide enough, nor does it have the flat roof, but thought it would look like a nice piece of furniture in the entry lobby where he will be located when inside.

 

http://www.dealsdirect.com.au/p/bird-aviar...rs-46-43-140cm/

 

The hunt continues, I'll check back with you before purchasing!

I am in Adelaide and bought a 60(wide) x 45(deep) x 45(tall) black cage on stand with 1cm spacing and no open roof from a store in the city. If you would like the details of where I bought it, just PM me :rofl:

 

This is my post with photos of the cage. I hope the link works, I haven't done that before.

 

http://forums.budgiebreeders.asn.au/index....mp;#entry252056

Cheers Tam, PM sent. That cage looks perfect!

I have the same cage and keep two very happy budgies in it. It's awesome! :rofl:

I am in Adelaide and bought a 60(wide) x 45(deep) x 45(tall) black cage on stand with 1cm spacing and no open roof from a store in the city. If you would like the details of where I bought it, just PM me :rofl:

 

This is my post with photos of the cage. I hope the link works, I haven't done that before.

 

http://forums.budgiebreeders.asn.au/index....mp;#entry252056

 

I have that exact cage and stand for my birds

They are the same size and type cages I use for my breeding cages.

Excellent, thanks all. Tam has given me the details and the shop is near my work so I'll check them out tomorrow.

Let Good 'ol Neat come with the good ....

 

http://www.geocities.com/jj_aviariescages/FlightCages.html

61cmx41cmx41cm $27

76cmx46cmx46cm $38

All Above cages can be ordered with or with out dividers

76cmx46cmx91cm $58

Can also order stand as shown below for 1 cage

3 cages (76cm cage $50) or 4 cages (61cm cage $50)

http://www.dealsdirect.com.au/p/bird-cage-...nd-81-54-157cm/

This was on the same page at deals direct

http://www.dealsdirect.com.au/p/bird-cage-...nd-81-54-157cm/

This was on the same page at deals direct

Wonderful cage

Thanks Neats, I couldn't see any details about postage on that site. I'll shoot them an email.

 

I saw that other cage on Dealsdirect, but it looks as if it only comes in white. I'd prefer a black cage as white seems to make it harder to see the birds.

Thanks Neats, I couldn't see any details about postage on that site. I'll shoot them an email.

 

I saw that other cage on Dealsdirect, but it looks as if it only comes in white. I'd prefer a black cage as white seems to make it harder to see the birds.

White DOES make it harder to see the birds

I went into Tam's shop today and they only had one cage left and I couldn't see a matching stand, although I didn't ask, they might have had more out the back.

 

But... they did have another cage and matching stand that caught my eye. It was basically the same size at the bottom, but had an arched top. (one big arch and 2 smaller arches each side).

 

Now I know that top area is useless to a budgie (and I know I'm focusing too much on the appearance of the cage ) but wouldn't that be just as good for the budgie as a rectangle cage given that it has the same flight area at the bottom of the cage? As I said before, I'd still like the cage to be an attractive piece of furniture, but without sacrificing and of the budgie's creature comforts. Or should I just pull my head in and get a plain rectangle cage and stop being so petty )

but wouldn't that be just as good for the budgie as a rectangle cage given that it has the same flight area at the bottom of the cage? As I said before, I'd still like the cage to be an attractive piece of furniture, but without sacrificing and of the budgie's creature comforts. Or should I just pull my head in and get a plain rectangle cage and stop being so petty )

 

I'd say as long as the flight area and the area at the bottom is o.k. then go for it, personally I don't know how you waited so long, I am so impulsive it would be in my house already!! Better wait for all the expert opinions, though as I am new and they might know something that I dont?

Cheers and good luck,

Trish.

Haha, I'm exactly the same way, however as we're going to wait for a budgie from a breeder, we're not in that much of a hurry to get the cage.

In my opinion... as long as the width AND length are the same... and the height isn't compromised in anyway due to the arches... it may be okay. I'd have to see it though... also, make sure there are no parts where the bars join and get closer as they can get their toes caught...

with bird cages its all about flight sapce

If the pretty cage has the same flight space as the "boring" cage, then there is nothing wrong with getting the pretty one

 

The boring cages are great for putting play gyms on the top