for breeding 2 pairs of Gouldians?
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Bird-Cage-/19049 ... 2c5a59d214
Would this be any good...
- Fincho162
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Only problem with cages shaped like that is that finches don't fly "up" that often (unless they have to - trust me just sit and watch the birds in an aviary!!) and with a big finch like a Gouldian the rectangular cage is a better bet as you can at least space the perches so they have to fly a bit more = more exercise. The ones I mean are the black or white Chinese jobbies that are relatively cheap and for 2 pair of Goudlians you could place then next to each other...........easy then to place a cardboard or wooden divider between them if they squabble. "Outta sight outta mind!!"
Both pairs in a cage like that one you have given the link to might stretch their 'friendship' a tad too much............sorry to be a kill-joy but I suspect you'd have ot back on Ebay in no time flat!!!
Anyway that price buys quite a few rectangular cages!!!
Both pairs in a cage like that one you have given the link to might stretch their 'friendship' a tad too much............sorry to be a kill-joy but I suspect you'd have ot back on Ebay in no time flat!!!
Anyway that price buys quite a few rectangular cages!!!
- Alex
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try these people
http://www.petmania.net.au/
I got from them 2 yrs back a similar cage that could be divided in 2 - was abt $280 inc courier
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http://www.petmania.net.au/
I got from them 2 yrs back a similar cage that could be divided in 2 - was abt $280 inc courier
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- jusdeb
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I asked this question a long time ago at a pet shop and the answer I got was " birds are not helicopters " short and sweet and I havent forgotten it ... I would use this type of cage for a larger handreared bird just for sleeping in or 1 pair of budgies who like to climb as well as fly.
My opinion is its better than some cages however not as good as others ...
My opinion is its better than some cages however not as good as others ...
Accept that some days you are the pigeon, and some days you are the statue.
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Great answer Jusdeb.
I will use that when asked about those type cages.
Also birds will do far far better in wire cages if there is a solid roof. Its a security thing because birds have a built in fear
of being attacked from above. Solid roof will help to relax the birds.
I will use that when asked about those type cages.
Also birds will do far far better in wire cages if there is a solid roof. Its a security thing because birds have a built in fear
of being attacked from above. Solid roof will help to relax the birds.
- cranberry
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The cage in that original link I put up did have a solid roof. My friend is selling a second hand one for $40 which I think I will use to put the young ones in..or maybe a pair of green singers! Too good a deal to let go!
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Im not one for cabinet breeding,But I would think it would be better then a cabinet for a pr with a few mods,But as far as a aviary goes twice the width minimum, would be not to bad for a pr.
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