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Post by rdkntriker on Nov 7, 2013 22:46:59 GMT
I was wondering if any of y'all have special cages for traveling. Vet visits etc. Thanks
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Post by Emily on Nov 7, 2013 22:48:35 GMT
I use a cage that looks like a little house. I got it from the pet fair for $5. It's not suitable for even one budgie to live in but suitable for traveling or going outside  you can get a $15 one at Walmart |
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Post by Sarah on Nov 7, 2013 23:05:24 GMT
For a travel cage to be safe, it needs two things. It needs to be small, and it needs to be plain. If it is too big, the bird may try to fly in a moving vehicle and cause itself injury. If there are toys in the cage, they may swing about while the car is in motion and strike the bird. You need a small cage with a single very sturdy perch. You could pick up any small used bird or hamster cage at a yard sale, off craigslist or buy an inexpensive new one at the pet store I highly recommend all bird owners to have such a cage for a few reasons. Obviously unexpected vet trips are bound to happen to pet owners: accidents and sudden illnesses happen and you won't have time to buy a cage at that point. Also, if your bird falls ill or is hurt you will need a very simple hospital cage to treat it in after the vet visit. A travel cage can double for both. In a pinch, a cat or other small animal carrier or a small cardboard box with a towel in the bottom will work, but it can't double as a hospital cage. |
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Post by luvsanimals2 on Nov 8, 2013 4:16:18 GMT
like this sarah? or bigger?  |
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Post by Sarah on Nov 8, 2013 5:18:03 GMT
I am not sure this would be big enough to use for a hospital cage, but I imagine it would be an acceptable travel cage. I don't really have anything to put it into a size context though XD
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Post by luvsanimals2 on Nov 8, 2013 5:22:01 GMT
ohhh haha  |
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Post by bree1818 on Nov 26, 2013 16:27:20 GMT
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you can get a $15 one at Walmart 
