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Multiple birds, one
cage
Aviaries for Birds
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Outdoor cages
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Partition Cages
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Multi Story Cages
As indicated by
the categories above there a at least 4 ways to house multiple bids in a
single cage. Much is determined by the species - we'll touch on quantity
later.
Keep in mind birds are flock animals and tend to better in groups. A group
of smaller species birds such as Finches, Budgies, & Cockatiels do well in
aviaries
. Birds also
travel horizontally in flight, not vertically. Thus a cage of greater width
will allow birds to fly back and forth more readily. Birds need to flap
their wings to keep them exercised just like humans. (Is that a clothes rack
or a treadmill in the corner of the room?)
If you have a
multiple small bird
aviary,
try to arrange
perches, toys and accessories so there is some clear path enabling flight
from one side to the other.
Outdoor cages
are great in warm
climates or the summer months allowing birds to enjoy nature closer to how
it should be enjoyed by a bird.
Larger species
(Conures and larger) pose a different set of problems. Typically we
recommend every bird have his or her own cage. You may have more birds than
space and before to seek a more efficient use of birdie real estate. You may
have a pair of words you, or nature is casing to breed.
In most cases,
breeding pairs should share the same undivided cage so they can perform
their parental duties together. Sometimes you feel two birds would be better
off together to keep each other company. This can only be determined by
trial and error. Peaceful coexistence outside the cage is no guarantee
harmony will prevail one the cage door is closed. There are territorial
issues, Alpha male issues and the general-irrational-behavior-of-parrots,
issues.
This is where
Partition Parrot Cages
and
Multi Story Bird Cages
provide the best
solutions. Partition cages allow two birds to be together in the same cage
but kept mostly out of harms way from one another. If you have doubts as to
whether one birds may be aggressive against the pother, don't rely solely on
the partition. Feet can easily be attacked through partition bars. To avoid
this you may want to introduce a sheet of Plexiglas attached to the
partition. Plexi can usually be found at a home improvement stores. Some
will cut to your dimensions. I drill small holes around the edge and attach
the plexi to the divider with cable ties. If you want the divider to still
slide out make sure you attach the plexi and cable ties so as to not
interfere with the mechanical movement.
If you are
simply seeking to save space,
Multi Story Bird Cages
can solve this
problem. Some cage manufactures like Prevue now offer cages that are
designed to be stacked like the
Prevue Clean Life.
Kings Cages
offers several
Multi Story
Cages
and
Partition Cages
Remember by
introducing a second (larger) bird into you household, you always run the
risk of the two birds bonding and cutting you out of the deal. We
hear of that especially with Amazons.
Mitch Rezman
WindyCityParrot.com
The Avian supply Experts |
