Decorative Sleeping Cage

[sofiaee]

Hi everyone!

So, I came across the picture below awhile ago and thought, wow, that's a really pretty way to display decorative bird cages, I hope no one thinks they can really keep a bird in that though! But now I'm thinking I may want to try a 'sleeper cage' for Oliver. And since I'm re-doing my room I can't help but think of aesthetics...

So my main question is can I use a budgie cage as a sleeper cage for a green cheek conure? Is it too small for him to feel comfortable? And if all that is okay do you think it would be okay if I mounted it to the wall (obviously in a sturdy location)?

Here is the picture I saw:

Example cage I could get:

 

[weco]

Actually those types of cages are used, as are well rusted cages similar to your old cage.....whether those mounted cages were originally intended for use as mere decorative items, you can find similar ones, with residents, hanging in home windows & on porches in Central & South America.....

While we might think them to be inappropriate, bird owners in other parts of the world do not have the wherewithal to spend even $30USD on what we would consider a suitable cage, but they might find enough $$$ to purchase and/or make something like your display, to give their bird an appealing display.....

 

[sofiaee]

Sorry I didn't mean to offend. But they do seem too small to be everyday cages for parrots like green cheeks or anything bigger, although maybe not, it's hard to tell quite how big they are from the picture. But they also look wooden so a parrot could probably break though them, right?

I know people who keep finches and canaries in small cages like these and while the birds seem healthy enough they would probably happier with as much space as their owner can provide them.

That cage isn't actually mine I just found it on craigslist and thought it looked nice and roomy enough that Oliver wouldn't be too afraid to go inside.

Does anyone on here keep their birds in budgie cages at night?

 

[weco]

Sorry I didn't mean to offend. But they do seem too small to be everyday cages for parrots like green cheeks or anything bigger, although maybe not, it's hard to tell quite how big they are from the picture. But they also look wooden so a parrot could probably break though them, right?

Not to worry, I don't think anyone here felt offended, it's just that sometimes a reader might read more into a post than needs be.....

You're probably right about one or two of those cages being wooden, though you can also find cheap wire cages that have had a hand-crafted wooden exterior applied to it, which I think some of those on the wall might be.....

Some 10 years ago I was involved in a project in Central America and our housing accommodations were what we might equate to an old motor inn.....we were a six man crew, so had rented all 10 little cabins, because we also had several support personnel as well.....

Anyway, our host/landlord had a mealy Amazon that had been thrown out of its nest as a chick and had a deformed foot, preventing it from perching properly.....we had arranged for breakfast & supper/dinner, with the owner and his wife and when weather permitted, breakfast was served outdoors, otherwise, food was brought to our cabins/huts.....on the mornings we had breakfast outdoors, we had the company of 6-8 mealies also.....the owner's bird had friends & relatives that would show up for handouts, even joining you & eating off your plates, as long as you offered them food and did not act threatening.....

The owner's mealy lived in a large wooden cage (home made), but was free to come and go as it pleased.....it just never followed the wild birds when they left.....

Here are a couple of pics where you can find some very ornate wooden cages.....the Kowloon birdmart is in Hong Kong & the Ygoyakarta birdmart is in Indonesia.....granted, there are all kinds of birds at these bazaars, but you'd be surprised at how many hookbills are displayed in wooden cages.....

 

[sofiaee]

Sorry I didn't mean to offend. But they do seem too small to be everyday cages for parrots like green cheeks or anything bigger, although maybe not, it's hard to tell quite how big they are from the picture. But they also look wooden so a parrot could probably break though them, right?

Not to worry, I don't think anyone here felt offended, it's just that sometimes a reader might read more into a post than needs be.....

You're probably right about one or two of those cages being wooden, though you can also find cheap wire cages that have had a hand-crafted wooden exterior applied to it, which I think some of those on the wall might be.....

Some 10 years ago I was involved in a project in Central America and our housing accommodations were what we might equate to an old motor inn.....we were a six man crew, so had rented all 10 little cabins, because we also had several support personnel as well.....

Anyway, our host/landlord had a mealy Amazon that had been thrown out of its nest as a chick and had a deformed foot, preventing it from perching properly.....we had arranged for breakfast & supper/dinner, with the owner and his wife and when weather permitted, breakfast was served outdoors, otherwise, food was brought to our cabins/huts.....on the mornings we had breakfast outdoors, we had the company of 6-8 mealies also.....the owner's bird had friends & relatives that would show up for handouts, even joining you & eating off your plates, as long as you offered them food and did not act threatening.....

The owner's mealy lived in a large wooden cage (home made), but was free to come and go as it pleased.....it just never followed the wild birds when they left.....

Here are a couple of pics where you can find some very ornate wooden cages.....the Kowloon birdmart is in Hong Kong & the Ygoyakarta birdmart is in Indonesia.....granted, there are all kinds of birds at these bazaars, but you'd be surprised at how many hookbills are displayed in wooden cages.....

Oh that's an awesome story, thanks for sharing! Yeah I think those wooden cages are extremely beautiful but for me its easier to find a cheap used budgie cage. That way I know it wont break and I know the the paint is safe too

 

[JDlugosz]

My wife tells me that in China people carry highly ornate or otherwise decorative birdcages to the park with them. I imagine the size Diamond's travel cage. I believe they are small birds, known for singing.

 

[kq_fan]

That's a good idea to use a budgie cage! :jumping40 I might just try that!