Too Many Lovebirds - How Many Cages?
I have recently rescued six lovebirds from a neglectful situation. Apparently the person just got them from other breeders/stores and then passed away. I think she was senile and didn't realize what she was doing. So my friend works for hospice and called me about these birds that the family was going to take to the pound. SO being the sucker I am, I took them ALL!
I have two girls in separate cages and always wanted a flock I just didn't see it happening so fast.
So now I have:
Cage one: Millie and Milo pair 1 year old
Cage two: Lenny and Lilo pair 5 years old
Cage three: Joey girl 5 months (mine)
Cage four: Phoebe girl 5 months (mine)
Cage five: blue boy 8 weeks
Cage sic: yellow boy 12 weeks
So that is a total of four pairs (male/female) of birds. One day I would like to breed them (not much, just to try and my local family pet store will raise babies if I can't). If I breed I would keep a pair too making 10 total.
So my question is.....will it work if I pair the singles together and SLOWLY put all 8 (one day 10) into one big cage? Will they get along ok if even pairs? Can I breed without issue and most importantly what size cage is needed?
All these cages are a lot so I would love just one mega cage? Thank you!
If you put all the birds in one cage, they will likely not stay in the original pairing and you will develop hybrids, if that is okay with you, then one big cage may be fine.
http://www.windycityparrot.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=19302242001
or
http://www.windycityparrot.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=19701061021
Also, If you put them all in the same cage, do it all at once, otherwise, you will have the earlier ones picking on the newer ones.
I would recommend individual units for each pair for ideal breeding. There are stackable cages sufficient for this.
This unit is idea for your need, sized large enough and is still available, they sell quickly.
http://www.windycityparrot.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=19302242027
There is also a stand available. You cannot put 4 units on one stand though, perhaps 3, so you may want 4 cages and 2 stands.
If this is your first order with us, you can use coupon code
15
on page 3 of check out for 15% off.
These cages will ship out of Florida



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