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MEASUREMENTS: Small bolt-on Bottlebrush cage perch for small parrots - Diameter: 1/2" - 1"; Perch Length: 12" - 18">> EACH IS UNIQUE: Since our perches are natural and hand made, none are the same and may vary between a straight branch and multiple branches. We cannot guarantee which you will receive when you order.MADE IN USA: Made in America from Bottlebrush, a native Florida woodBIRD SAFE: Bottlebrush has thick, lush bark that won't hurt your bird's feet. Great for chewing and gnawing, which will keep your birds beak shaped and conditionedPERFECT FOR: This size bird perch is appropriate for Finches, Canaries, Budgies, Cockatiels, Lovebirds, Green Cheeked Conures, and similarly sized birds
Specs:
| Color | Tan |
| Height | 13.2 Inches |
| Length | 13 Inches |
| Size | Small |
| Weight | 4.8 ounces |
| Width | 0.9 Inches |
Welcome to the world of parrots. I'm sure we all wish we knew a bit more when we started out.
Phoenix Landing recommends a minimum cage size for budgies as 27"w x 24"d. Note that height isn't listed as width is the more important factor. You can find various budgie cage set-ups here. Unfortunately most cages marketed for budgies are too small for such active little birds. Upgrading your budgies' cage when you can would be a good idea.
A variety of perches with different diameters and textures are best to avoid bumblefoot. There's a great presentation from Phoenix Landing on Perches and Playstands that goes into the details and shows many options. The small bottlebrush perch from Amazon is popular with our birds since the bark can be chewed off. Perch placement is a lot of trial and error. See how the birds are moving about and make sure the perches are clear of droppings from above. Ditch the dowels when you can.
Swap out the litter on the bottom cage for black and white newspaper, plain brown paper, commercial cage liners or other safe paper. Plus it'll make it easier to monitor their droppings.
A seed only diet isn't great for birds, but you're on the right track with offering them safe new foods. Introducing a good quality pellet to their diet is a good idea. There are many different strategies for converting birds from seeds to pellets: UC Davis VMTH, Drs. Foster and Smith, Roudybush, Zupreem, Harrison's, etc. Do monitor your birds closely to make sure they are still eating and not losing weight.
Some ideas for fresh foods to add can be found here. Seeds can be soaked or sprouted for better nutrition when offering them to your birds. Commercial pet store seed diets aren't usually great candidates for soaking or sprouting though. Some of the better seed options include Sprout People and TOPS.
When it comes to toys, think enrich, but not overwhelm. Each bird will have their own preferences, but in general budgies tend to enjoy anything they can swing on, shred, or make noise with. Cork and balsa toys like the ones found here are good examples. MakeYourOwnBirdToys.com has helpful videos on their YouTube channel. The vendors listed in the sidebar have a nice selection of toys too. Setting up the environment for a happy bird and good behavior takes thought and effort. Avian Enrichment gives a nice overview on parrot care and Kris Porter's Parrot Enrichment for keeping the energy focused on appropriate behavior.
The Gabriel Foundation in Colorado offers an online Beyond Bird Basics class for $40 that's a great overview on parrots. Greyhaven offers a free welcome home e-book. The behavior advice leaves a bit to be desired, but it's overall a nice resource. It's best to get established with an avian vet while you have healthy birds. It'll give you a great chance to get a lot of your questions answered and learn where to take your birds if you an emergency situation after hours.
Two excellent resources for behavior are, Dr. Susan Friedman of Behavior Works and Barbara Heidenreich of Good Bird Inc..
Good luck and enjoy your budgies!
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