New Cage and Toys

[Standuprookie]

I found this cage at a flea market for $10, (it still had the price tag on from the orginal store "49.99" you can see it one the bottom left hand corner) so I just bought it, not sure if it's big enough for a parakeet,
Here is a pic from right after I bought it, (I have cleaned it since then)
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j35/standuprookie/Hpim2044.jpg
And I found it one the Prevue Hendryx site, and it said the measurments are 26”L x 14”W, would this do for one or two parakeets?

As for the toys, I was bored a few days back so made the one with beads and ladder, then the other day I was at the dollar store and found the connecting rings.
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j35/standuprookie/Hpim2037.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j35/standuprookie/Hpim2039.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j35/standuprookie/Hpim2040.jpg

I still need some perches but I am having a hard time finding a store that has them (I don't shop a stores that sell animals) so I planning on making some natural branch perches,(probably do that later today) and also ordering some perches and more toys off the net. (Any site suggestions?)

I also have a question about the feeders I have from my previous bird,
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j35/standuprookie/Hpim2045.jpg
would there be anyting wrong with using these for food and water.

[roadsidexcoalition]

That's a cute cage! I think it would be just fine for a parakeet.

The blue feeders that you have are just like the ones that I use. Only mine are orange. I would suggest cleaning them with bleach/clorox to kill any bacteria and it looks like they're a bit dirty. =]

Did you make all those toys yourself?

[JuliesGonnaDance]

The cage would be fine for one parakeet, but no more.:)
Not sure about the feeders, they look similar to the ones that someone here had a problem with. :S

[roman]

if that is the cage i am thinking of it is pretty big and good for a parakeet

use the bleach like roadsidexcoalition said.

good luck with everything if you have wal mart you might find some perches there

[Standuprookie]

it looks like they're a bit dirty.
They are filthy, they've been in storage for at least a year, and I haven't cleaned them yet.

I just finished cleaning the cage so I may post some pics of it with all they toys later.

Edit: Here are is the cage with all the toys, (remember not finished setting up yet still needs alot)
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j35/standuprookie/Hpim2047.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j35/standuprookie/Hpim2049.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j35/standuprookie/Hpim2050.jpg

And here are the branches I got to make perches,
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j35/standuprookie/Hpim2046.jpg

[allison]

What kind of tree/bush did you get those branches from? Some trees are poisonous to birds. I found a website you can look through as to safe trees.
http://www.birdsnways.com/articles/plntsafe.htm

[roadsidexcoalition]

Ooooh. I like it. =]
And I agree with Julie, one parakeet would be plenty for the cage.
Hahaha. That rubber duckie toy thing you have is exactly like the one I have for my 'tiel. xD

[C&C]

Wow, what a bargain! SUR, did you decide to get keets again? You said after you took in the tarantula that was it. Anyway, the toys look great, too!

[Standuprookie]

The cage will be used for 1 keet and when/if I get another it will be turned into a Q cage.

SUR, did you decide to get keets again?
Well, yes and No I will be getting a keet, not sure when though. Most likely 6 months to a year.

The tarantula actually passed away, I was going to call and hopefully give him to the spider expert at A&M but he passed on before I got the chance. (It wasn't long after I posted about it on GPC) I didn't post about because it happened a week after my grandfather passed on and I didn't post anywhere much, and now I don't want to drag up the old thread.

[Nancy]

I think you got a great bargain. I love a good bargain.

[Standuprookie]

What kind of tree/bush did you get those branches from?
I got them from a pecan tree which is fine for parakeets. :)

That rubber duckie toy thing you have is exactly like the one I have for my 'tiel
Lol, I saw it when I was buying the connecting rings and just thought it would go perfect with them.

[Meghanxx4]

ohh I like the cage, its very cute! You got a really good deal on it too! I also like the toys you made and links and stuff! ya a light bleach or vineger i heard will do to the trick of killing the germs and bacteria.

[Standuprookie]

I finished the natural perches and they came out way better than I expected,
After the cutting, cleaning, vineger, baking, ect I ended up with this,
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j35/standuprookie/Hpim2052.jpg

And here they are in the cage,
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j35/standuprookie/Hpim2053.jpg

And on Thursday I'm going to one of my favorite pet supply stores, it's a bit of a drive but hopefully it'll be worth it.

[Joe1]

wow, those perches look really great!
i think i'll try that. :)

[Standuprookie]

I went to the the pet supply store and found these,
The first thing I found was a "sand perch"
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j35/standuprookie/Hpim2055.jpg

And I also got two toys, a "rotating drum" and a "leap frog",
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j35/standuprookie/Hpim2054.jpg

The whole cage set up, (I removed one of the natural branches) The cage is almost ready for a resident, all I need is food and a cuttle bone and it will be ready, but I would like a few more toys and a rope perch first.
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j35/standuprookie/Hpim2057.jpg

[misslinda]

Looks like a very nice home for a budgie. You did a great job! :) Boy did you get a great bargain! :D
Linda

[elwood_blues]

Ohh great cage and for a great price too, good shopping :D

Those perches are so nice, you did a great job, i much prefer the natural ones.

I love all the toys, be sure not to put too many in so he has some space to move about freely though :)

Any idea when your getting a budgie?

[Genevieve]

Ooh you have done so well! Its so lovely your budgie will love it, is there any mirrors? Mine love banging their mirrors lol its so cute, what kind of budgie do you want? Im so excited for you hehe Im going to go put some more natural perches in my cage today now, thanks for the inspiration! I must admit that theyre easier too, when they get poo on them you can just throw them out!

[Bea]

Cages looks great! What a bargin. :D

[Meghanxx4]

I went to the the pet supply store and found these,
The first thing I found was a "sand perch"
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j35/standuprookie/Hpim2055.jpg

And I also got two toys, a "rotating drum" and a "leap frog",
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j35/standuprookie/Hpim2054.jpg

The whole cage set up, (I removed one of the natural branches) The cage is almost ready for a resident, all I need is food and a cuttle bone and it will be ready, but I would like a few more toys and a rope perch first.
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j35/standuprookie/Hpim2057.jpg

ohh i have thoe two toys for my tiels. they dont really play them just stand on them... i geuss there getting somr use outta them.. using them as a stool or a perch.

[Meghanxx4]

Ooh you have done so well! Its so lovely your budgie will love it, is there any mirrors? Mine love banging their mirrors lol its so cute, what kind of budgie do you want? Im so excited for you hehe Im going to go put some more natural perches in my cage today now, thanks for the inspiration! I must admit that theyre easier too, when they get poo on them you can just throw them out!

i personally think mirrors are a bad idea. But there alright for some birds i suppose.

[Standuprookie]

i personally think mirrors are a bad idea.
Me too, I have personally had a Keet get VERY attached to one after her friend passed on. (This was years ago before I knew anything about proper care)

Thanks everyone, I'm not sure when I'm going to get my bird, I will be adopting, so I have to wait for one to come up for adoption, (checking the spca site, craigslist, petfinder, petfinder classifieds, and freecycle alot lately but I think it will about 6 months to a year :( untill I end up getting him)
I also plan on having one for awhile then getting alot bigger cage and a buddy, as for the toys, I put most on the sides of the cage so the middle is free for flying, but once I buy some more I will be putting some on the outside and making a out-of-cage play area. And mabye a gym once I find some untreated wood.

[Genevieve]

Well out of the around 50 birds i have owned and still do own they all have mirrors and none are attatched or aggressive.

[Standuprookie]

I have also had birds that never get attatched to them, and even some that ignored them completely but I wouldn't get one just incase, because if he did and I took the mirror away it would be like he lost his friend.
Oh, and to answer your question a few post back, I am hoping for either a green or blue budgie, I would also like a white or any of the 3 colors mixed. But it really depends on whos up for adoption.

[countryhen]

I love the toys you made. Great ideas.