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I had one of those but my cat kept knocking it over or removing the lid, plus the pump would always make an annoying vibrating sound. I ended up getting a competing product that basically does the same thing without the issues I was facing. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DLXF7XL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_jY1mFb10ET79B
What about some toys that are like this? I use toys like these. They are prompted by the cat playing with it but are also encouraging them to keep playing by maintaining their interest.
A lot of cats prefer to drink running water, it's why I got one of those fountain bowls for my cats.
Cats are really built to get most of their water from their food and are bad about actually drinking water and that can cause some serious kidney problems. And since cats are also hardwired to hide pain unless they're literally dying, a lot of owners won't even know anything is wrong until their cat is already in renal failure. So it's generally best to pander to a cat's pickiness about how/what kind of water they're willing to drink, even if it seems weird/ridiculous. Giving them wet food on a regular basis is also a good way to reduce the chances of kidney-related kitty death.
That got very gloomy 😰 sorry about that. I'm just the type to yell about kitty care cuz I had a friend lose a kitten to renal failure because she didn't know this stuff and I don't want anyone else to have to go through that.
this cage is pretty great, and my birds absolutely love it, if your birds will be outside for most/all of the day, this cage will work. The problem with the first commenter's cage is that it's very narrow, and as most birds like to be as high as possible it can get crowded at the top, and leave a lot of empty space at the bottom.
You can't really go wrong, but I'd start more on the intermediate side. This one from Amazon is great; our mini pood solved it in about 15 minutes. He loves it.
What kind of toys does he have? Cats will choose what they like (they never want our advice). Make sure you have interactive toys... things that will tire him.
This ball tower thing is a hit with our cats.
Find other toys that might keep him bouncing around. And, of course, throw some big empty boxes in the garage... as they all play with the boxes anyways.
Did the place you got him from ever try socializing him with other cats? He might settle down if he has a feline buddy to hang around with (because humans are boring). If you try this, I would start with talking to the shelter people about his history and if they ever successfully put him with others. They may be able to help you match him with an acceptable playmate.
Keep trying... show him love and patience. With time, he may settle down. Thank you for giving him the chance. The fact that he's had homes and been returned shows him nothing is permanent. He needs to see that he's staying and that you care about him.
We got our Mal a puzzle. It has three types of compartments to unlock and you can put a treat in it. It’s really engaging. At first he was bad at it, but now he’s really good at sniffing out the correct compartments for his treat and unlocking it the right way.
This is what we gave. It’s a good toy.
We bought a fountain for our 4 to drink out of https://smile.amazon.com/Veken-Fountain-Automatic-Dispenser-Replacement/dp/B07DLXF7XL and honestly they drink better from it than they ever did from a bowl. You might consider something like it.
Definitely do some research first. In general, budgies are very fragile birds and can be hurt easily. Also, they won't show signs of sickness until it is very bad. Contact an avian vet in your area before getting a budgie to make sure you have somewhere to go if there's an emergency.
There are a lot of things in a house that can be dangerous to budgies. Things such as the coatings on non-stick pans and some plants could possibly kill your bird.
The cage itself should be large and spacious. There's no such thing as too big a cage. This cage is a good size and anything larger is even better.
Put a variety of natural perches and toys in their cage. Don't use the dowel perches (the long smooth perches that come with cages) as they can give your budgies arthritis. Toys should be a combination of chewing and foraging toys. You can get perches and toys on Amazon or in most pet stores.
This definitely doesn't cover everything a first-time budgie parent should know, so feel free to ask any questions!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001NJ0DQ8?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
We use these and put fleece blankets in the bottom. Ramps are included and the waterproof bottom is excellent. We have 4 now for our 4 pigs. Simply excellent product.
Tapeworm! You may see small hard pieces that look like grains of rice, too. I took in a stray kitten earlier this year who had fleas and ended up with tapeworms from grooming and ingesting them. The wait for the vet was months due to Covid so they told me to buy the same pills they’d give me if I come in and do an at home flea treatment, too. Get the dewormer pills off Amazon. They’re $14.98 there vs $24 I spent at a brick and mortar store. Bayer Tapeworm Dewormer (Praziquantel Tablets) for Cats, 3-Count Praziquantel Tablets for Cats and Kittens 6 Weeks and Older https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019CD4ZDS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_KHzuFbR5Z1TZ9
This is the cage I have for my cockatiel, none of those are big enough and getting a square or rectangle cage is a lot better than one that's rounded or pointed on top (and it allows your bird to play on top of their cage)
Rule of thumb: make sure their back is horizontally straight when running. You don’t want to see a bend of any kind, which is why the bigger the wheel the better usually. I’d recommend this silent runner on Amazon! wheel
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019CD4ZDS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_i_P20TCTH37C5P9M8MRSXK
This will do. Cat poop will get contaminated like that. You havent seen any since that most likely the case. If you're still worries I recoment the above product. If your cat is losing weight, has the runs or visible worms or what looks like rice in poop or on backside take to the vet.
i personally recommend this one -> Guinea Habitat Guinea Pig Cage by Midwest https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001NJ0DQ8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_X02X8WK73KH38FQ23NHR?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
i understand if its not what you’re looking for, but i highly recommend :) you can also buy a second one if you have more than 2 piggies! i dont know a lot about the grid panel cages, so no advice there lol 😅
no, it’s way too small. get a flight cage like this instead. even if you let your bird fly around outside of the cage, it doesn’t excuse the fact that it’s a terrible cage
sorry for replying so late, this is the cage I'm planning on https://www.amazon.com/Yaheetech-Wrought-Cockatiel-Cockatoo-Parakeet/dp/B079JW8YCQ/ref=zg\_bs\_2975226011\_10?\_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=G990Y62VWXZDE5Z7R5HP
My pit also loves destroying stuffies, but we’ve had great luck with these hide-and-seek type toys. Having a task/goal/whatever (finding all the little stuffies) keeps him engaged, and while they are looking ragged after a few weeks, this is the longest a stuffed toy has ever lasted with Mitch. Highly recommend!
You’re so very welcome! In this chaotic time we’re in, I think it’s important to do what we can to help each other no matter how big or small. I’m so glad that was the one, my two fur-kids have 4 of these catnip bananas because they loved their first one to destruction.
I'm sorry this cage doesn't meet your budget requirements, but it's the cheapest one that I could find. Any cage larger than that is also perfect for your budgies. You should have at least 6-7 natural perches for your birds, as well as at least 5 chewing and foraging toys. Each bird needs their own food and water bowls, so four bowls in total. You also want a cuttlebone for them to trim their beaks and get calcium. Make sure they eat pellets (if they don't already, you can gradually convert them to pellets) and a lot of vegetables. Seeds and fruit should only be given as a treat. You don't need a nest, unless you want them to breed/have babies. Make sure they aren't near any open windows and remove any things such as scented candles and non-stick pans (those can be very toxic for them.) Hope this helped!
I believe she has this one (link below). It looks very similar to it anyways and I know she said she got it off Amazon. I know when I asked her to put the cage in her daughter’s room for the day she just told me it wasn’t that easy because it doesn’t have a solid bottom and would need to be disassembled and reassembled which was too much work.
Also, do you intend on buying another? These animals need a companion. Some may get depressed abs give up, stop eating, die.. or get aggressive and begin to bite you. Please read up on introducing guinea pigs and quarantining new ones for 2-3 weeks before you put them in a cage together. decent cage
The carrier shown is great for a hard case while traveling, but it's way too small to keep him in for the weekend.
We have a pop-up traveling cage for our little guy and we bring all his hedgehog stuff so he can still get lots of exercise and have heat. It actually turned out to be bigger than his regular home (oops!), but too much room is better than not enough room. It definitely takes a lot more planning and suitcase room to travel with a hedgehog since they have so much stuff. But if you can't swing it, it's better to leave him at home and have someone clean his cage a couple times than to keep him in a small cramped space for days.
They will be a little stressed on the first trip, but they get used to it on the second or third trip. We think it's because everytime he made a trip, he was re-homed. Once he returned home after a trip once or twice he was a little more secure that he was here to stay and now he doesn't really care. That's our thought anyway.
I'm going to see if I can find the one we used on Amazon...
EDIT - Found it, added the link. I've heard a hedgehog can escape from this one if it's a little escape artist and I found it really flimsy, so I wouldn't use it as anything more than a travel setup. We're lucky that our little guy prefers to comfort of home (he knows where his food comes from!). The space it needs is quite large too. But it pops up pretty easily, about 30 minutes to set up including fleece bedding and accessories.
The water fountain encourages them to stay more hydrated. It keeps the water cleaner because there is a filter, but it also oxygenates the water which cats like, and they can smell it easier, so they will drink more of it. They also associate still water with disease, and water with their food is also usually avoided due to disease. So the water fountain is much more appetizing for kitties. Dehydration puts stress on the kidneys and age 8 is when cat kidneys begin to struggle so it becomes important to prevent chronic stress on the kidneys. There are different types of fountains depending on what kind of stream your cat would prefer. Luna likes this one with the top tube removed so that it is a puddle with water coming up through the middle like a spring. She loves that it’s running but she doesn’t like the drizzles from the flower. (You can remove the flower) https://www.amazon.com/Veken-Fountain-Automatic-Dispenser-Replacement/dp/B07DLXF7XL/ref=zg_bs_2975263011_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=1D20XE4R3VHQ0NR5R9MF
This ball tower thing. I'm not kidding, they love it so much and play with it all day and night.
Anything that comes in a box. Mines been attacking one all day. I think the original was Cosmic, but I know the one cat loves something if she puts a found sock or her banana in it.
THIS! Never failed my kitties or anyones I know of. Regardless of winning or not this is a must have. It’s just too damn cute too see a cat go crazy over a banana. Your kitty will love this! (Man i should be in retail 😂)
Yeowww Banana Singles Cat Toy https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000AUJFHE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_MeKdFb5Q9VC2C
Yaheetech 52-inch Wrought Iron Standing Large Flight King Bird Cage for Cockatiels African Grey Quaker Amazon Sun Parakeets Green Cheek Conures Pigeon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079JW8YCQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_OQ1rpMqX4SyQw
This is the cage i have and i love it!! Perfect size for my two tiels and gives them plenty of room to stretch their wings.
Not the person you asked, but I have this one. I get the filters on subscribe and save on Amazon. Veken Pet Fountain, 84oz/2.5L Automatic Cat Water Fountain Dog Water Dispenser with 3 Replacement Filters & 1 Silicone Mat for Cats, Dogs, Multiple Pets https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DLXF7XL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_8BsLEbD6C1WYF