Waching daily Mar 10 2018

As the pet's owner, you must provide your Budgie with everything it needs to live happily

and healthily.

Choose a cage that is the right size for your Budgie and position it in a location free

from hazards.

You definitely don't want your bird to be cramped in a cage that is too small.

Choose a cage that is at least twice as tall and twice as wide as the wingspan of your

bird.

Get the most spacious cage possible that will fit well into your home.

Budgies need both vertical height and width for hopping and flying.

The minimum size for a single budgie would be: 18x18x18 inches or 46x46x46 cm.

Please consider carefully the size you get as it will determine how active your budgie

can be and this will effect the health and happiness of your bird.

Don't go with the first cage you see at the pet store, Firstly, establish which cages

are designed for budgies.

There are some good looking cages for larger birds or for rodents which may or may not

be safe for your bird, so start with the ones that are specifically for budgies and go from there.

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's cage needs to be large enough that your little guy can spread his wings

out completely without hitting the sides of the cage, toys or perches.

Bird cages are generally made out of wire, metal, or stainless steel.

Some cages may rust or lose their finish over time, so choose stainless steel if you want

something that will last for years.

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?

So once you have found the budgie cages that fit these requirements you can happily pick

which ever one suits you.

Keep the cage away from the kitchen to protect your pet from hazards like extreme changes

in temperatures.

Don't place the cage in an area where it will get direct sunlight, which can cause

your bird to get too hot.

Remember that the bird is fragile given the strength of a human hand and therefore requires

that you handle it with care.