Birds need to have some space to play and stretch their wings. If you care about their well-being, try to find a model which lets the light go through. The cage should be at least 50 centimeter (19.7 in) D x 60 centimeter (23.6 in) H x 80 centimeter (31.5 in) W.  Try to buy a cage that is wider than it is tall and with a square top. Budgies fly horizontally, not vertically like quails. Fancy-topped cages are simply a waste of space and money. Do not buy a circular cage, as a budgie cannot stretch its wings and fly properly in one. The bird will also feel insecure and scared, as it has no corners to hide in. Your budgie must be able to spread its wings and fly. Do not crowd the cage with toys, perches or other budgies. Test a few cages and look for one that you can clean easily. Can your hand enter the cage easily? Can you use a brush inside it? Remember that budgies defecate every ten to fifteen minutes! You should buy a bigger cage if you decide to have one or more budgies. Budgies might defecate a lot but they also like to stay clean. They even like to go under water for fun. Look at your favourite pet shop  for a stable mini-bathtub made out of plastic that you can hook to the cage. It must be accessible for the budgie and easy to refill from the outside.  Don't fill the bath too much. You don't want the budgie to spill water on the bottom of the cage every time he goes in its bathtub. The bathtub must be roughly the size of the bird so he can immerse himself in the water. A bathtub is great for your pet budgie and they are sure to love it but make sure it doesn't take up a lot of room in the cage. Budgies will clean themselves if you spray some water onto them; it's not a must for them to have a bird bath. Natural perches are great, especially compared to dowel or plastic perches. They also look far better. Make sure that the perch is stable to avoid any injury.  There is a great variety of toys. Look out for ladders, bells, balls, etc. They will keep your budgie stimulated. Check that the wood is safe for the bird, such as eucalyptus. Dowel perches or plastic perches can cause foot problems due to the lack of foot exercises. Avoid perches and toys made out of Prunus trees as they might contain cyanogenic glycosides. Also avoid oak because the wood contains tannins. There are no confirmed bird deaths, but it's always better to be on the safe side.  Try to avoid concrete perches, as they are hard on the bird's feet, but if you must use them, position them at the lowest point possible. Don't give the budgie too much toys or perches. Two or three different toys are perfect for one budgie, but you don't want to fill the cage up with unwanted toys so that the bird feels crowded. Budgies should always have toys in their cage for 'mental stimulation', no toys can cause boredom which leads to feather plucking. Try to put the bird in a warm room where there is no temperature fluctuation. A light room will keep your bird stimulated and happy, and a room close to family activities will prevent your bird from becoming lonely, and will get an untamed bird used to humans. Avoid placing the cage in front of a sunny window or next to an open door. Cold drafts and over-exposure to the sun can kill your bird.
قم بشراء قفص كبير. قم بإضافة حوض استحمام. أضف القليل من الألعاب والمقاعد ذات الأحجام والأشكال والمكونات المختلفة. اعتنى بالغرفة.