Top 17 Best Bird Cages For Budgies (2023) - CaringForFeathers (2024)

Published by Joseph Calabrese on January 5, 2023January 5, 2023

Pros:

• Approved By HARI – The Hagen Aviculture Research Institute (HARI) has been studying and advising on the various aspects of parrot care, specifically health, since 1985. The organisation approves, supports, and promotes Vision cages, such as this model.

• Uniquely Easy To Clean – Both the front and back sides of this cage feature two clips that are used to seal the clear plastic base to the white frame. When unclipped, the see-through base can detach from the plastic frame, allowing easy access to the bottom grate for cleaning. The cage cannot detach from the clear plastic base, which makes it even easier to clean as it’s just one piece.

• Food & Water Bowl Guards – Although some will find this feature useless, the Vision L01 budgie cage features 2 plastic guards that protect bowls placed on the ground from above droppings. If your parakeet decides to perch above a bowl, the guard will protect it from incoming poop! This also means you’ll need to clean those guards often.

• Includes 2 Unique Terracotta Perches – They’re not as good for birds as natural wood perches, but the terracotta perches will certainly add a unique surface to your budgie’s cage.

Cons:

• No Slide-Out Tray – If you’ve ever owned “typical” bird cages, you’ll be surprised to find that the Vision cage does NOT feature a slide-out tray. Whether this is a pro or a con is subjective, but it’ll be an adjustment for those who are used to cleaning more standard bird cages.

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Pros:

• Unique Dome Structure – One of the most notable aspects of the Geo Bird Cage is its unique shape. As well as offering enough space to comfortably house 2 budgies, it also looks quite luxurious. Although it looks rather small on the outside, the dome structure provides more space than rectangular cages of the same dimensions.

• Transportability – Not only is the Geo cage fairly lightweight, but it also has a handle at the top for lifting. You can easily take your budgies outside in this cage. Additionally, the cage is separate from the stand, so you can use it when going on road trips with your parakeets!

• Central Feeders – The Geo Bird Cage provides a food and water feeder located at the centre of the cage. All you need to do is remove the feeders, fill them up, put the lid back on, and then put them back in the cage. The contents of the feeders automatically flow into a feeding tray. They’re also designed to protect the feeder contents from falling debris (feathers, food, etc), which means you won’t need to replace your budgie’s dirty water 4 times a day!

• Easy To Clean – There are only 2 parts to this cage (excluding the stand): The cage and the base. It’s simple to detach the cage from the base, making it very easy to clean both parts effectively.

Cons:

• The Included Perches Are Dowels – This is a gorgeous cage, but I would only complain about the included perches if I had to nitpick. They’re plain dowel perches with no surface variety. There’s nothing wrong with having them a part of the overall cage setup, but you’ll need to add your own perches of varying sizes, diameters, and textures to keep your budgie’s feet healthy.

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Pros:

• Simple Cube Design – Sometimes, the simplest designs are the best. Many budgie owners find that the typical cube bird cages are easier to customise than cages with unique shapes. If you’re looking for a simple but strong cage for your budgie, this is certainly one of the best options.

• Reputable Cage Brand – A&E Cage Company have a good reputation within the avian community for providing strong, durable, and generally high-quality cages to their feathered companions.

• Cage Can Detach From The Stand – Transportation is often limited with cages that are welded to their stands. Being able to detach from the stand makes it easier for you (and a helping hand) to lift the cage outside for cleaning or to give your budgie some sunlight!

Cons:

• A Few Negative Reports – Some buyers have reported the cage arriving with mangled or damaged parts. Others have also reported lower cage quality after buying two of these same cages. Seems like there is a bit of inconsistency with the quality assurance of this cage.

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Pros:

• Includes Fun Playstand – Since budgies enjoy the high ground, it’s definitely good to have a playstand on top of the cage. The playstand features 2 feeding stations, a wood perch, and a ladder. A slide-out tray is strategically placed beneath the play stand to help you clean up any mess your parakeets make up there!

• Seed Guard Skirt – Although it won’t completely protect your floors from messes, the seed guard skirt around the cage will certainly help catch a few pellets, seeds, or vegetables. This is especially useful if your budgie is a food thrower like my co*ckatiel is.

• Bowl Holding Mini Doors – Featured on the right side of the cage are mini doors that you can use to access food and water bowls. The bowls actually attach to the doors, so opening the doors will allow you to get the bowls without invading your budgie’s personal space.

• Great Budget Option – For only $134 – $174, you get a decently sized budgie cage, a play stand, 4 stainless steel bowls, 2 bowl-holding doors, and multiple slide-out trays for easy cleaning. I’d say that’s not bad value for money, especially compared to many other bird cages.

Cons:

• Cage Can’t Detach From Stand – Most cages can detach from their extending stands, but not this one. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, it just makes the cage a little more difficult to lift when needed. I personally bring my bird outside in his main cage and I wouldn’t be able to do that if the cage couldn’t detach from the stand.

• Barely Meets Minimum Size Needs – Being only 18″ L x 18″ W, this cage barely meets the minimum size requirements for a budgie cage. For this reason, I’d only house 1 or 2 budgies in this cage.

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Pros:

• Large Enough For Small Flocks – This cage comes in two sizes, large and extra large. There isn’t a huge difference between the two sizes and both variations can comfortably house a small flock of 4 – 6 budgies.

• 2 Large Front Doors – Two large front doors are located on both the top and bottom half of the cage. The specific dimensions of the doors aren’t specified, but they’re certainly big enough for a budgie to fly through whenever they want to enter or exit the cage.

Cons:

• Mini Side Doors – The six mini doors located on the sides of the cage are spring-loaded, which basically means they require little force to open and close. Many buyers needed to zip-tie these doors shut as their parrots kept finding ways to open them. Budgies are escape artists, so you’ll need to find your own way to keep these doors locked as they’re pretty easy to push open from the inside.

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Pros:

• Multiple Units Are Stackable – A major selling point for this cage is its ability to be stacked when multiple units are bought. The creators suggest stacking no more than 3 of the wide cages on 1 stand. This is useful if you have more than 4 budgies, need another cage, and want to be extra space efficient.

• Optional Divider – Another unique feature is the optional divider that you can use to separate the two sections of the cage. When used, both halves of the cage are 18.8″ in length and 37.6″ in length without the divider. If you ever need to separate your budgies because they’re fighting or excessively mating, you’re going to get a lot of use from this divider.

• Spacious For Flight – This cage is not very tall, but it’s certainly one of the longest cages on the market. Budgies utilise the cage length for flight more than height, making this one a pretty spacious flight cage. Even when the divider is used, there is still space for flight in each section if set up properly.

Cons:

• The Two Halves Cannot Be Split – Although the cage can be divided into two sections, you can not physically separate the two sections. It does look like something it can do, but the cage can only be separated by the divider.

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Pros:

• Nice Aesthetic – “Elegant” is certainly a word I would use to describe this cage. Not only will it look luxurious in your home, but it allows unique customisation options for your budgie’s cage. Just think of all the cool ways you could utilise those curvy corners.

• 2 Different Sizes – You can choose to purchase the small size if you want to house 1 – 2 budgies or you can choose the medium size for 3 – 5 budgies. Having different size options for the same cage is a great way to make it suitable for flocks of varying sizes.

• 4 Bowl Holding Mini Doors – The elegant style budgie flight cage comes with 4 bowl holding doors. 2 are on the front panel and the other 2 are on the left and right sides of the cage. They can easily be accessed from outside the cage.

Cons:

• Poor Assembly Instructions – Even the reviewers who loved the cage were very disappointed with the confusing assembly instructions. A good budgie cage should be relatively simple to build, but many customers found these instructions utterly useless.

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Pros:

• Horizontal Bars For Climbing – The best budgie cages have plenty of horizontal bars to make climbing easier. Horizontal bars are featured on all panels of the cage, even on the curved dome. Can your budgies climb upside down? They can certainly try on this cage!

• Strong & Durable – A&E Cage Co. has a good reputation for making strong, durable, and sturdy cages. Made from wrought iron and bird-safe tough metal, the dome top cage is no different.

• Bowl Holding Mini Doors – 2 bowl holders are included on the right-side panel of this cage. The doors can be opened from the outside of the cage, making it easy to access the stainless steel food and water dishes.

Cons:

• Barely Meets Minimum Budgie Cage Size – Being only 18″ L x 18″ W, this cage barely meets the minimum size requirements for a budgie. You could definitely house a small flock of finches in this cage, but not more than 1 or 2 budgies.

• Expensive – For the hefty 300$ price tag, I would personally expect a better cage. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with an expensive cage as long as the value of that cage meets the price, which I don’t believe is the case with this product. You could definitely find a bigger home for your budgies for a much more reasonable price.

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Pros:

• Great Budget Cage For Budgies – If you’re looking for a spacious, well-built cage for less than 100$, this is one of your best options. Although it’s not very tall, the cage is quite long and will provide 2 – 3 budgies with enough space to fly.

• Can Be Used For Travelling – Being lightweight and having handles on both sides, this cage is suitable as a travel cage for your budgies. Due to its short height, the cage can fit comfortably in the back seat of most cars. It’s awesome how this cage is suitable as both a permanent home and a travel cage!

Cons:

• No Cage Stand – The Prevue Small Bird Flight Cage does not feature an elevated stand. Most cages are elevated because birds feel safest when they’re high up as opposed to being on the floor. However, it wasn’t hard for most buyers to figure out their own way to keep this cage off the ground.

• Doors Don’t Stay Open – The most common complaint about this Prevue cage is that the doors are difficult to keep open. There’s simply nothing to keep the main door open, which is a pain in many situations.

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Pros:

• Playstand & Toy Holder – One of the most unique and arguably the best feature of this cage is the hook above the play stand. It’s a bit hard to tell from the image, but the hook actually has a small hole in the middle that you can use to loop your budgie’s toys around. It’s a simple feature, but one that makes the playstand area 10x more inviting for your budgie. Most cages with play stands do not have built-in toy holders.

• Strong, Sturdy, & Durable – All A&E cages are made from strong, durable metal, and the X-Small Playtop Bird Cage is no different. You can buy this with confidence knowing that it will serve your budgie for its whole life.

• Built-In Bowl Holders – The cage includes 2 bowl-holding mini doors inside the cage on the right side that is easily accessible from the outside. Additionally, there are 2 feeding stations attached to the playtop above the cage.

Cons:

• Hardly Meets The Minimum Size – The bigger the cage, the happier your budgies will be. This cage barely meets the minimum cage size requirements for budgies, which is a HUGE con. It’s a decent size for no more than 2 budgies, but I would personally look into a bigger cage.

• Unclear Instructions – Many buyers were not happy with the unclear assembly instructions for this cage. They had to resort to searching for assembly tutorials on YouTube.

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Pros:

• Flight Cage For Budgies – This cage is spacious enough to comfortably house 3 – 4 budgies while also giving them plenty of room to fly. Try to set up the cage in a way that encourages your budgies to jump and fly the full length of the cage.

• Easy To Assemble – The assembly instructions were quite easy to follow and it only took us 15 – 20 minutes to fully construct the cage. However, you’ll need a second pair of hands to help hold pieces while you screw them in, but it’s not hard to understand how the pieces fit together.

• Good Budget Option – One of the best budget cages for budgie owners in Australia. I say “Australia” because this cage is not available elsewhere (currently). Many Aussie cages are quite expensive, but this one is spacious, sturdy, and overall just good value for the price.

Cons:

• Cage Bars Are Flimsy – The cage bars feel like they can just snap off if enough force was applied. However, this will hardly impact the safety of your budgies as they cannot apply anywhere near the necessary force required to break the bars.

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Pros:

• Space-Efficient Corner Design – The corner design of this cage not only looks cool but is also quite space efficient. Placing it in the corner will still leave you with plenty of cage panels to customise with perches, toys, and other fun things for your budgies to explore.

• Removable Seed Guard Skirt – Although the seed guard is a little short compared to the height of the cage, it’ll still help catch pellets, seeds, toy parts, and whatever else your budgie likes to throw around. Bonus points for the skirt being removable for those who don’t want to use it.

• Enough Horizontal Bars For Climbing – Without plenty of horizontal bars, budgies will struggle to climb and navigate the cage. Thankfully, horizontal bars are featured on almost all panels of the cage.

Cons:

• 2 Bottom Slide-Out Trays – This is a wonderful and spacious budgie cage, but if I had to nitpick, I would complain about the 2 slide-out trays for the bottom of the cage. Having 2 separate slide-out trays means you have an extra tray to clean compared to most cages. Not necessarily a big deal, but this cage takes a little more effort to clean than most others.

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Pros:

• Openable Roof Playstand – Being able to open and close the top playstand is certainly a unique feature of this cage. Having this option means you can either provide a flat surface, perhaps for a foraging box toy, or you can use the wooden perch and playtop.

• Large Front Door – I really like bird cages with large front doors as you can have them opened for most of the day and your budgies can fly in and out as they please.

• Budget Option – Overall, this is a pretty decent cage for a relatively low price. It’s certainly not the best budgie cage, but it’ll serve you well if you’re on a tight budget.

Cons:

• Playstand Is Bare – Although using the playstand is optional, it’s also quite boring. There are no feeding stations or a good place to install toys, so your budgie is going to be quite bored up there if you don’t find a way to give them something to do.

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Pros:

• Includes Fun Playstand – The playstand includes 1 dowel perch, 2 feeding stations, a ladder to reach the perch, and a slide-out tray underneath. A nice place to serve your budgies breakfast while also being easy to keep clean.

• Lockable Wheels – Helping to keep the cage secure and in one place are the lockable wheels. The wheel locks prevent the cage from being wheeled away and are optional to use.

• Many Feeding Stations – As well as the two feeding stations on the playstand, there are 2 bowl-holding mini doors inside the cage on the right side and 1 on the left side. They can easily be accessed from outside the cage.

Cons:

• Not Rust Resistant – Most of the previously reviewed cages have a layer of protective materials to prevent water damage and rust. This cage, as mentioned by Kogan, is not rust-resistant and can easily be water damaged. Do not bathe your budgie in this cage.

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Pros:

• Large Front Door – Nothing makes travelling easier than being able to place your bird in and out of the travel cage without hassle. The large front door almost covers the full width of one panel of the cage, so your budgie will easily fit through.

• Top Handle/Perch – I really like how the perch atop the cage doubles as a handle for easy carrying. Not only is it easy to carry your budgie to the vet’s office, but they also have a comfy perch to sit on while waiting for the vet!

• Seatbelt Buckles – Car rides with your budgie have never been safer, thanks to the built-in seatbelt hooks featured on this cage. It’s amazing how much thought went into the safety features of this cage. Buckle up, budgeroos!

Cons:

• Bit Pricey – Some would argue that the $120 price tag is a bit expensive for a cage only meant for temporary use. Some larger permanent home cages are being sold for the same price. However, you’re not paying for the size of this cage, you’re paying for its durability and overall high quality.

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Pros:

• Spacious Travel Cage – For a travel cage, it’s quite spacious and your budgie pair probably wouldn’t mind staying inside a little longer than they would with smaller travel cages. I guess this is because it wasn’t designed to be a travel cage, but a permanent cage for finches.

• Very Lightweight – When it comes to travel cages, we want them to be relatively lightweight. According to their website, this cage weighs less than 7 pounds, which is probably the lightest cage on this list.

Cons:

• Fragile – Many buyers were not happy with the fragility of the S01 Vision cage. There were many complaints about the cage clips breaking and the see-through base cracking. However, many did not experience this problem and praised the cage for its sturdiness.

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Pros:

• Folds Away For Easy Storage – Unlike most travel cages, this one can be folded into a pancake for easy and space-efficient storage. Before your next road trip, you can quickly unfold this cage back to functionality.

• Great Budget Transport Cage – The 2 previously reviewed cages were over 100$ in price, but this cage costs less than 50$. If you’re looking for a good, budget-friendly cage to transport your parakeets in, this is one of the best options for you!

• Top Handle For Carrying – A carrying handle is included at the top of the cage. This feature, along with being very lightweight (8 pounds) makes carrying this cage super easy.

Cons:

• Bar Spacing Is A Bit Too Wide – An ideal bar wire spacing for a budgie cage is between 0.5″ and 0.65″. This cage has a bar spacing of 0.75″. Although it’s a little wider than recommended, it won’t harm your budgies during their temporary stay in this cage.

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