finch aviary
We have zebra finches in a large aviary that connects to a small one. If we remove the nests to give a breeding break, what should we set up for the birds t sleep in? They have some perches.
Lovebirds outside cold temp
I have lovebirds in a big wooden house outdoors with plenty of shade & protection from wind. It’s going to be in the 30s tonight. We have covered the enclosure with blankets and I bought a small heater meant for animals. Do you think they will be protected enough?
Avi Cakes
I first bought this item today for my Parrot. I didn’t give him any yet. After reading how it can spoil in a Refrigerator, is a Must know even before you purchase any Animal Food Items. I purchased other items of yours, and kept them in my refrigerator. It still smelled fresh, and my Parrot […]
Conure’s
Can I put 2 female conure and 1 male conure’s together what would happen
Cockatiel transfer
Hi, I was given today a pair of cockatiels with cage, nesting box and their eight eggs as their prior owner was not able to care for them anymore, but i noticed they have not gone into their nesting box at all since being transferred from one home to mines. Is this normal will they […]
Do budgies need to be kept in their cage before we leave on vacation, to prepare them for the temporary change?
I have two budgies who very much have free reign at home and fly around the living room all day every day. They have a big cage that they sleep and eat in. We are going to be leaving them for two weeks at my in-laws’ house where they will stay in their cage. My […]
Feeding baby finch
What do I feed fully feathered baby finch that prematurely has left the nest.
Cage measurement
Cage measurement for a single sun conure in feet
Size of aviary
Reading about aviary sizes, people always tell you cm/bird or cubic inch per bird. But this does not work for a small number of birds (yielding absurdly small sizes). What is a minimum size for an aviary for two budgies for example? What kind of rule of thumb could one apply in such a situation?
How many sides of budgie cage to permanently cover?
The RSPCA website says AT LEAST 2 sides of the cage must be covered (against a wall) to give birds a sense of security from predators. Given the “at least”, would it be a good idea to cover the third side as well? Also, what is the minimum length of natural perches (for resting and […]
How high can budgies climb in a single step?
There’s always the question of vertical bars and climbing exercise. How high can budgies climb in a single step? Is 2 inches (5cm) too high?
Polymers budgies can chew through.
Thank you for your very forthright answers to my last questions. Good to have clarity at the planning stage rather than once the babies are in the house. Trying to understand what non metals are budgie safe for toys. 1. Could a budgie bite through a 2mm solid nylon thread? It is a single solid […]
Acrylic cage ventilation
I know the general opinion against acrylic cages and I share it but still trying to think of ideas to make it work in the interest of allergies. So here’s addressing some issues with them. 1- Lack of climbing exercise -what if I put acrylic panels over a regular cage (which I intend to build) […]
Budgie mesh size
Can a budgie cage be made of rodent proof mesh, or will the small aperture be potentially injurious to toes? It’s 5mmx5mm 0.6mm thickness.
Behavior and enrichment
Avi So my friend has two budgies in cage of 13x13x13 and they fear everything around them except him and their food and so watched on somewhere where they told me to put cardboard on sides of cages so I recommended him to do the same but I have budgies but I didn’t do it […]
Conure sleeping tent
I was not aware that I should not utilize a tent or sleeping area for my conure. She does have a separate sleep cage. This works for my situation. I have found that my conure will go to the tent if nervous. She will automatically go to her tent once I put her in her […]
Can I make my enclosure dirt floored?
I have an outside birdcage, it’s quite large being about the same height and width as it could be to fit through my front door (so pretty large,) it’s also quite long. Could I make it dirt floored and plant some birdseed -grass so my 4 peachface lovebirds could get more enriched by picking the […]
Moving cockatiel family
We have a pair of cockatiels with 3 week old babies. Their nesting box is in a safe spot on the floor under a bench. I’m wondering if it’s ok to move the whole nesting box with babies into their big cage so the whole family is in a better spot. I wouldn’t even touch […]
Cages health and issues
My budgie pair age is 6-7 months old I think and they bite me ferociously and they have a cage 14x14x14 and I feed them millets as daily diet Should I change the cage and diet and I have tried many ways to stop biting but it won’t work pls help me with biting and […]
Cockatiel – new cage
I have a twenty year old cockatiel and had the dumb brainstorm to get him a bigger new cage, not realizing that is the only cage he has ever known. I also made the mistake of getting rid of the old cage. He basically wants to silently sit on me all day. He is eating […]
Parkiet
Kan een parkiet die altijd binnen staat in een vogelkooi verhuisd worden naar een buitenkooi ?
temperature
I would like to take my budgies cages outside to clean them it only take a few minutes my deck faces south so it gets full sun in the afternoon but where I live is only gets to about 45 – 50 degrees outside would it be safe to bring them outside to just clean […]
Cage size for canary
What is the best size cage for one canary? Currently I have a 18×14 x20 inch cage. Is this big enough to keep canary healthy
Travel cage
What is the minimum travel cage size for Amazon bird
Cage liners
Hi. I am thinking of getting cage liners for my 2 budgies, & was told the sand sheets are not good. Would cage liners for Guinea pigs be safe for my budgies? They don’t go on the floor of cage much, but I wanted something washable or disposable. Please help
Budgie Cage
Hi There, we have two budgies in a 24″ square cage with a height of 36″ . is this sufficient or is it better to have a less tall cage and 36″ long?
Outdoor Risks – Ask the Vet Webinar Feb 24
We have a large flight cage that we are setting up inside because of outdoor diseases and animals and the weather is tough at times. what diseases should we worry if we put the greys outside during nice weather? We have a couple of cages a round tall cage and a square cage for them […]
What is the best Cage size for conure
Hey. I live in a tiny house and moving my conure to a smaller cage. It’s 14×18 and cage alone is 59.6. Is this too small?
tips to cage a free roaming bird
Dear Lafeber team, I have lovebirds that have been safely free roaming in my home their entire lives. Due to the fact that they are fighting a lot, it was recommended I keep them apart. I would love to keep them caged most of the day and allow them outside for a few hours a […]
Cleaning with vinegar – Dr. Lamb Webinar Sept 16
Is it ok to use vinigar in small drops along with city water on metal bowls for cleaning rinsed well & throughly dried with cotton towel? We have an eight month old Conure.
Wooden cage
I heard from somebody that wooden cages cause scaly mites for birds. Is this true? Are wooden cages safe for birds? I have canaries.
Cages
all you cages are stainless steel. What do you think of powder coated cages-are they safe?
Pressure spot on foot
My cockatiel got a sore on the hock of his foot. Used vet cream for 10 days. 1 month later still a spot though no longer open. Vet suggested getting rid of flat perch though it is his absolute favorite. He does have variety of perches in terms of size, shape, and material. Any options […]
Cage size
How large (in inches) should a cage be for 4-6 canaries?
Dove
Why do dove always spill their food on the ground. Every time
Conures
Can I put 2 older conures together in the same cage if they have always been in seperate cages
Cleaning canary cage
How do I clean my canaries’ cages while they are still inside? I dont mean a deep clean, just the weekly thing.
How to clean canary cage
I was recently told by this website not to let my canaries out of their cage. If so, how do I clean their cage thoroughly? I am not at all being rude, I want to learn.
Had to separate my budgies do to fighting
How do I get them put back together I have had them 3 years know problem then I got s bigger cage put them in after a few weeks my male was trying to hurt my female to the point she was bleeding I really need help with this one
Flat perch
My 5 year old female lovebird only uses her flat perch, refuses regular perches. Is this harmful for her feet? She also poops on it and is a chore to clean.
Budgie
Can I leave my budgie outside?
Ringed neck dove
Is it safe to keep the cage outdoors with a wind protection year round? I live in Central Texas. When should I bring the cage indoors? Should I cover the cage at night?
Zebra finches
Hi I’m looking to get a bigger cage for my finches found one but a review said her finches were able to escape the cage bar spacing is 1.5cm is that to big should I just stick to cages that are 1cm bar spacing please
Sleeping cage size
Hi- What’s the best size for a pionus sleeping cage? Thanks!
Budgie cage wire spacing
I have bought 2 budgie pair yesterday from an online seller. According to seller they are breeding pairs and have raised chicks before. So I had to attach breeding box in their cages. Now the problem is the cage I have homed cockatiels before,so it’s wire spacing is different. My cockatiel pair accidentally flew away […]
Socialization
How long does it take a flock to accept a new bird or how long does it take a young bird to become comfortable with a new flock. Recently adopted a 22 week old cockatiel and he seems to be a loner. He very seldom associates with the existing birds. He does not fly away […]
help
my 2 birds Pepe [male] & santina [female] after 4 years have had 3 babies …I also have 2 other birds in another cage charlie[male] & lucy [female]….Can all of these budgies be put into 1 big cage without to many problem or what do you suggest to do?
Pair or Trio
Can three tiels live happy or should they be even numbers?
Aviary wire mesh
I’m planning to build an aviary for my cockatiels soon, but can’t find a definitive answer on what the best wire mesh material to use. Some people say galvanized wire is made with materials that may poison birds, others say they use it just fine. Not sure what to believe
How long does it take for cockatiel to adjust to a new environment?
I bought two cockatiels they are not a pair , I wanted to know how long will they take to pair up and adjust to the environment?
Bedding
What is the best bedding for a cockatoo? Are extruded pine pellets safe for the bird?
Cage versus open
What is safer for night frights? Open space like a room or a cage? I had an intruder in my house and so my birds, a cockatiel and a budgie, were flying around in the house in the office room they sleep in, in the dark, and a night light is not enough there. I […]
Multiple cockatiel travel cage
We will be doing a 4.5 hour relocation travel. We have four cockatiels to make the trip. What size travel cage do you recommend?
When these African love birds sleep
When these African Love birds sleep and how they like to sleep
lock it up in cage
Do cokatiels enjoy being locked up in a bird cage? Is it very cruel to do that?
Solo parakeet and vacation
We are going to be gone for 8 days and are taking our 2 dogs with us. We are going on a road trip. Any idea if a parakeet would fare better with us or taken to a sitter. The sitter is my mom but it’d be a new environment with 2 new dogs our […]
Budgie perch
Hi, I want to purchase a perch for my budgie cages. These 2 I found are really good for them. Grape Vine is recommended. Which one should I go for? Ones thicker that the other. I’m stuck between them. I have attached 2 links. Luoji Parrot Perch Natural Wood Bird Stand Perch Birdcage Standing Grinding […]
Cockatiel
Hi! You answered my earlier question about Cockatiels, and thank you for the great answer. What would be an appropriate sized cage for a cockatiel? I know it would have to be bigger than a cage for 2 parakeets, although the cage we got for our parakeets is really big, and it’s a flight cage […]
Dove diamond
My diamond dove lost its feet. How do I care for it. I moved it from the cage that was shared with another diamond dove.
Pet parrot- Summer heat question
Hello, I have 2 conures, 1 indian red neck parrot and 1 lovebird and all are aged around 1 year. I keep the birds in a large aviary on my shaded porch outside where there is no direct sunlight throughout the day and there is moving air. I live in the UAE and summer is […]
