The Best Way to Arrange a Parakeet Cage

Budgies, more commonly known as parakeets, make great pets. These birds are very intelligent and lots of fun, but they can be messy too! It is very important to get a cage that is the appropriate size for your parakeet to enjoy playing in as well as eating and grooming. A cage that is too small or not arranged properly results in a poor environment for your bird.

  1. Cage Placement

    • First pick a spot for the cage. Place the cage so your parakeet perches close to your chest level. Lower than that will make your parakeet feel anxious and vulnerable. Don't place the cage on the floor for this reason. Being up higher means "superior" to birds. In the wild, dominant birds perch on higher branches; so, it is not recommended to place the cage up higher than your chest level.

    Arranging Cage Supplies

    • There are various ways you can set up your parakeet's cage, but setting up special areas within the cage is the best way to ensure your parakeet's happiness. First make sure there are perches placed throughout the cage. One should be near the food and water dishes, one by the toys and one in an area where the parakeet can groom itself.

      Food and water dishes should be near the door area of the cage so you can easily access them on a daily basis. It is best to have the type of food and water dishes that attach to the side of the cage for your parakeet to perch on while eating and drinking.

      Toys need to be put where the parakeet can easily access them. A good place for toys is at the end of perches. Spread out the toys so your parakeet will get much-needed exercise going from perch to perch to check out the different items.

      The grooming area of the cage should have a concrete or mineral perch for your parakeet to groom his beak and nails. You can also place a small mirror on the side of the cage in that area.

    Tips

    • Make sure you have a wide variety of toys for your parakeet. Boredom can lead to behavioral problems as well as health problems. It may take a while to find the toys your parakeet will absolutely love, but once you find them, you will have a very happy bird in the fun and safe environment you've provided.