CAGE SIZE:
Minimum size for 1 parakeet-------18x18x18"
Volume = 5,832" cubic inches
Minimum size for 2 parakeets-----30x18x18"
Volume = 9,720" cubic inches
Minimum size for 3 parakeets-----32x18x20"
Volume = 11,520" cubic inches
Minimum size for 4 parakeets-----34x18x25"
Volume = 15,300" cubic inches
Minimum size for 5 parakeets-----35x18x30"
Volume = 18,900" cubic inches
Minimum size for 6 parakeets-----40x18x32"
Volume = 23,040" cubic inches
And for a lovebird would be the same, but for one bird it would start at the minimum size for 2 parakeets.
However if you give your birds enough flight time out of the cage, it won't matter if your cage is a bit on the smaller side. Flight time is very important. They need exercise. Always be sure to bird proof the room (cover mirrors, close windows, holes etc.) and supervise.
Provide your birds with a variety of toys (shredding, chewing, foraging) to keep their minds stimulated. Provide them with a variety of perches, of different textures and diameters to keep their feet healthy.
Clean the tray daily, or every other day. Clean the entire cage at least once every few weeks
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The following foods are great for your birds health. If your bird is picky, slowly introduce the veggies/fruit to them--experiment, serve them in different ways and be persistent. Do not give up!
Vegetables
-Radishes
-Turnips
-Carrots (root and tops)
-Cooked sweet potatoes
-Radicchio
-Endive
-Mustard & dandelion greens
-Swiss Chard
-Kale
-Parsley
-Cooked red potatoes
-Green beans
-Bok Choy
-Tomato
-Sweet red & green, and other types of peppers
-Cauliflower
-Broccoli (head and leaves)
-Beet & turnip greens
-Kohlrabi
-Sugar snap or snow peas
-Squash (peeled & steamed)
-Red beets (peeled)
-Romaine or green/red leaf lettuce
-Collard greens
-Corn
-Cucumber
Fruits
-Apples
-Berries
-Kiwi
-Mango
-Cantaloupe
-Honeydew
-Pineapple
-Cherries
-Cranberries
-Banana
-Pears
-Peaches
-Oranges
-Pomegranate
-Tangerines
-Star fruit
-Grapefruit
-Papaya
-Grapes
-Apricots
-Apples
-Berries
-Kiwi
-Mango
-Cantaloupe
-Honeydew
-Pineapple
-Cherries
-Cranberries
-Banana
-Pears
-Peaches
-Oranges
-Pomegranate
-Tangerines
-Star fruit
-Grapefruit
-Papaya
-Grapes
-Apricots
High-fat junk food (potato chips, doughnuts, etc.)
Avocado (guacamole)
Chocolate
Alcohol or caffeine
Fruit pits
Persimmons
Table salt
Onions
Apple seeds
Mushrooms
