Yet another question about cages

[YWallpaper]

I currently have Ike in the Windy City Cage that everyone has, about 35x21x35. If I introduced a second bird later, would Ike be territorial of that space because he is used to having it all to himself? Meaning, would they require an even bigger cage? I know some of you keep pairs in this sized cage. I am going to try to get a flight cage someday, but that will depend on where we live after we move out of this apartment, and I don't know if there will be room for that.

[AndreaFahy]

It is possible that it will be an issue. I personally prefer the double size version of that cage, it is 21" x 64" The price on this cage is not bad either, and you could either sell the smaller one or use it elsewhere in the house. I find that even in the 64" flight, there are days when the mates need to get away from one another and appreciate being able to get that far away from one another.

[LyndaM]

I'm probably going to introduce a second as well into the same space you have. I don't think that you have to worry about territoriality if they are properly quarantined and introduced over a period of time.

Just the other day I had my hahn's macaw and parrolet's cages open in the bird room so they could come out and play on the outside of their cages. Well, I kind of snoozed off in a chair while chilling in the bird room and when I woke up I didn't see the hahn's anywhere. It really was a mystery. Well after a few minutes of searching and searching, I looked in the place where I least expected him to be -- relaxing inside the Otis' cage with him! I was so surprised that the Otis didn't wake me with protestations!

Since I can't trust them together (Oliver is at least 5 times the size of Otis), I quickly removed him of course, but it was very, very strange, and sure showed a lack of territoriality on Otis' part!

[LyndaM]

Oops, posted at the same time as Andrea -- she is WAY more of an expert on this than me, so weigh accordingly!:o

[AndreaFahy]

lol, now now Lynda - everyone's experience is valuable! I did say it could be a possibility, but may not be. You could just see what happens and gauge things as you go along. I really like the double flight though, I feel good knowing that while their people are away all day they can really get some great exercise and not be as wild when you return :)

[LyndaM]

I think it's a great idea, and if I remember Pado and Catfish frequently recommend them too. I think I may have to consider one as well since I am looking to acquire a wife :-) for my little guy.

[hollybean]

In an attempt to save money I actually combined two 18x30x16 cages into one giant cage. I removed the top of one and the bottom of the other and then connected them using small zip ties. Each cage only cost around $40 so I got one giant flight cage for cheaper then what a full flight cage would cost. Drawbacks are- usually a large flight cage is made of heavy duty, thick metal while this one is the thiner metal.

I keep my pair of parrotlets in it. They love it because they have room to fly and room to get away from each other if they're getting on each other's nerves.
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[AndreaFahy]

Holly did a really great job with her cage combination and it seems to work out great for Pondy & Bindi. There was a time I did this too - I had a bunch of the smaller 12 x 16 cages and combined four to make one cage and combined like six to make another. They have since been passed on to other homes, but worked great while I had them!

[Pado]

Of course the bigger the cage the better for the bird, Parrotlets or any captive bird. My pair are in a cage that is 31x22x34 - this is around the smallest I'd recommend for a pair of Parrotlets. I haven't had any issues in this cage but the birds do require a lot of out of cage time also. :)