okay. I dont have a budgie yet - but I bought an awesome cage. 70 x 40 x 30 cm.

It has a fold out door at the top, 2 side doors for easy access to food and water, a grille, and a large swinging front door.

 

 

When I put it on top of a wardrobe, about shoulder level, it makes a rattling sound whenever I walk near it.

When I put in front of my fireplace (never used) It's fine, and it seems like a good position.

 

Just a few questions.

 

Would it be alright to have the cage up high, with the creaking (this might scare the bird).

 

Or should I keep it down low?

Your budgie will feel more comfortable being high. Try putting something soft under the cage (ie. a towel) to help reduce the vibration of noise though the wooden wardrobe ( wooden furniture asks like a microphone and exaggerates sounds )

 

Is your cage 70cm wide or tall??

Sounds like a tiel or parrot cage....as Liv says is it wider or taller as wider is best for budgies. Also what is the bar spacing ?

70cm tall.......

 

But it's still fairly wide

 

Bar spacing is fine - around 1.2-1.3 cm

 

PS: What advantages does a wider cage have for a budgie?

Edited February 16, 200916 yr by fazrulz

a cage for budgies is always best being wider rather than taller as you will find they will only occupy the top part of the cage. Also wider cages promote flight and exercise making overall healthier birds.

The cage is still fairly wide though.

 

The food and water... (tubs/bowls) are near the bottom.

 

I uploaded a picture to tinypic - but this site wouldnt let me insert it. How do I insert images?

Here is a link to how to post pictures ---> http://forums.budgiebreeders.asn.au/index....act=SR&f=51