Setup questions

[Corkscr.ew]

I’m planning on getting a new bird soon, most likely a cockatiel (though possibly another budgie or other small bird) and I’ve been working on my cage setup. I’d like to get some opinions and recommendations, and I also want to ensure that it’s completely safe. The bar spacing is .6 inches and the dimensions are 30x20 inches.

Also, does anyone have recommendations on how to make the room more interesting for the bird? I can’t drill anything into the walls or hang things from the ceiling. I tried screwing some perches and toys onto the grate from an old cage, but I haven’t found a way to prop it up without putting it directly into the wall. Thanks in advance

 

[bug_n_flock]

No cage is 100% safe, that's just the nature of how life goes. That said, that looks very much like one of my budgie cages and it holds them well and none have got hurt on it as yet

Cage setup looks interesting, more colors and toys would be appreciated I'm sure. Is that a grapevine wreath in there? Neat idea! Just be sure it's not been sprayed with anything. As for the room you can't drill into, can you build a stand or something Maybe?

 

[DonnaBudgie]

I have a 4 tiered cat stand with wheels that they can climb on and put a table top playstand on. You could put it several feet away to give them somewhere to fly back and forth.

I'd have to see the room from more angles but you could put a tension mounted shower rod in the alcove to the left or in front of the window and hang stuff from it.

 

[Corkscr.ew]

No cage is 100% safe, that's just the nature of how life goes. That said, that looks very much like one of my budgie cages and it holds them well and none have got hurt on it as yet

Cage setup looks interesting, more colors and toys would be appreciated I'm sure. Is that a grapevine wreath in there? Neat idea! Just be sure it's not been sprayed with anything. As for the room you can't drill into, can you build a stand or something Maybe?

I know, but I just wanted to make sure there weren't any serious safety hazards. The cage I have is very popular for small birds though so I think it should be okay.

Thank you for the advice. I'll add some more toys. There is a grapevine wreath in there. It's natural and hasn't been chemically treated, but I did pour some boiling water over it to kill any germs it picked up in the store. I can't really build a stand with the space I have, but I ended up screwing perches into the outside of the cage to make a little playground.

 

[rheashard2]

Cheap, easy to make, easy to design for your space are PVC bird gyms. All you need is PVC cutter and tubing with appropriate joints. (Cutter is like using weird shaped scissors)There's several sites with free birdie plans. When living in an apartment had same issues couldn't drill etc. I didn't like or couldn't afford birdie play stations. So made my own. Some recommendations are to use the glue. I didn't for birdie health. No problems. My CAG loved it. Nowadays (age shows) some joints come with predrilled holes for wheels.

 

[wrench13]

INstead of loading the cage up before you get the bird, why not wait untill he is settled down and you can observe what kinds of toys and activities he likes and shows interest in. That way he is not stressed more then he ought; being in a new cage is scary enough, and you won't waste $$ on toys and swing sets and play stands that never get used. Nothing stresses me out more then a new $20 toy where the only thing thats been on it is poop!

 

[Corkscr.ew]

INstead of loading the cage up before you get the bird, why not wait untill he is settled down and you can observe what kinds of toys and activities he likes and shows interest in. That way he is not stressed more then he ought; being in a new cage is scary enough, and you won't waste $$ on toys and swing sets and play stands that never get used. Nothing stresses me out more then a new $20 toy where the only thing thats been on it is poop!

I haven't spent any money. This is the same cage I used for my previous bird before he passed away, and I only replaced some of the toys so they would be clean and new. Everything is made of old toy parts and other random materials.

 

[Jcas]

I like the size of the cage and the natural branches. I would add a few more perches inside and maybe a good old rope boing ( those twisty ropes). But I also agree that waiting and seeing what the bird likes is a good idea. I don’t have anything screwed into the wall for my birds, but I do have perches attached to the outside of the cage ( like you do) and attached to bookshelves and windowsills. And with all my best efforts the birds still like chewing on the curtains and books instead of their toys

 

[AprilRobin]

Some of the bird toy parts websites have a clearance/closeouts/discount section. (With pre-made toys, too, not just parts.)