Setting Up Your Budgie's Cage

A properly set-up cage is essential for your budgie’s well-being. This guide walks you through everything from cage size to the ideal layout and essential accessories. 

Bringing a budgie into your life is exciting — but before your new feathered friend arrives, it’s important to set up their cage the right way. A well-set-up cage keeps your budgie safe, healthy, and entertained. It’s not just a cage — it’s their home, their playground, and their comfort zone.

🐦 1. Choosing the Right Cage

Budgies are active birds that love to fly and climb. Bigger is always better when it comes to cages.

Look for:

• Horizontal space over vertical (budgies fly side to side, not up and down!)

• Minimum size for 1–2 budgies: 60cm long x 45cm wide x 45cm high — but the bigger, the better!

• Bar spacing: No more than 1.2cm apart so they don’t get stuck

• Safe materials: Powder-coated or stainless steel cages (avoid rust or sharp edges)

Tip: If you have more than 2 budgies, go even bigger or consider a small indoor aviary.

🌿 2. Where to Place the Cage

Where you put your budgie’s cage is just as important as what goes in it!

Ideal locations:

• Indoors, away from windows with direct sun or cold drafts

• Near where the family hangs out (budgies love company!)

• Against a wall or corner — this helps them feel secure

• Not too high or too low — eye level is perfect

Avoid:

• Kitchens (fumes and heat are dangerous)

• Laundry areas (steam, noise, and chemicals)

• Bathrooms (humidity and water risks)

🪴 3. Must-Have Cage Essentials

Your budgie’s cage should be comfy, clean, and fun! Here’s what you’ll need:

✅ Perches

• Use natural wooden perches of different thicknesses (like gumtree branches)

• Avoid all smooth plastic perches — they can cause foot problems

• Place perches at different heights but not directly above food/water

✅ Food & Water Bowls

• Use separate bowls for seed/pellets, water, and fresh foods

• Clean water should be given daily

• Place them low enough for easy access but not on the cage floor

✅ Toys

Budgies are super smart and need stimulation!

• Swings, bells, ladders, shredding toys, foraging toys

• Rotate toys weekly to prevent boredom

• Don’t overcrowd — leave space to fly!

✅ Cuttlebone / Mineral Block

• Provides calcium and keeps their beak healthy

🧼 4. Keeping It Clean

A clean cage = a healthy budgie.

Daily:

• Change water

• Remove leftover fresh food

• Check floor tray

Weekly:

• Replace paper liner or clean tray

• Wash food/water bowls with warm soapy water

• Clean toys and perches if needed

Monthly:

• Deep clean the entire cage with bird-safe cleaner or diluted vinegar

🕊️ 5. Optional But Helpful Extras

• Cage cover: Helps them sleep better at night

• Floor mat: To catch mess and make cleaning easier

• Night light: If your budgie gets night frights

• Bath: Many budgies love to bathe in a shallow bowl or bird bath

💚 Our BudgieBliss Tip:

Make sure your budgie has at least 4–6 hours a day of interaction and out-of-cage time (in a safe, bird-proofed room). A budgie with freedom and attention is a happy budgie!

🎉 Final Thoughts

Setting up your budgie’s cage properly is one of the most important steps in giving your bird a safe, happy start in your home. It doesn’t have to be fancy — just clean, safe, and fun. Your budgie will thank you with cheerful chirps, playful flying, and lots of personality!

Want help choosing the best cage setup? Reach out to BudgieBliss — we’re always happy to help guide you, whether it’s your first budgie or your fifth!