This is a specific conversation about Bird cages — size matters more than anything — ask about yours and get one honest answer for your exact situation.
inparticular.ai
Housing a budgie and a Quaker parrot in the same room means you're shopping for two very different birds with different needs — and keeping them in separate cages is absolutely the right call, since Quakers can be territorial and the size difference alone makes cohabitation risky. Before I point you toward specific cages: cage size is the single most important factor for both birds. Most commercially available cages are too small to allow full wing extension, which is a genuine welfare issue — not just a comfort one. Bar spacing matters too; too wide and a budgie can get its head stuck. Can you tell me roughly how much wall or floor space you have available in the room, and whether either bird gets significant out-of-cage time?
I have a decent-sized spare room so space isn't really a problem. The budgie is on her own and the Quaker is also solo. Both get a couple of hours out of the cage most days.
inparticular.ai
That's a good setup — out-of-cage time makes a real difference, but it doesn't mean you can cut corners on cage size. For the Quaker parrot, you want a minimum internal width of around 60–75cm so he can fully spread his wings, with bar spacing of no more than 1.5cm. For the budgie, the priority is horizontal length over height — she needs room to fly between perches, so aim for at least 60cm wide, with 1cm bar spacing. Are the cages going on stands, or do you have surfaces to place them on? And roughly what's your budget per cage?
I'd prefer them on stands so they're both at a similar height — I don't want one bird looking down on the other. Budget is flexible, maybe up to £150 per cage including the stand if possible.
inparticular.ai
Good thinking on the height — placing them at the same level does reduce stress between the two birds. Within your budget, here's what I'd recommend for each. For the Quaker, the Prevue Hendryx F050 flight cage with stand is the strongest option at this price point. It's 91cm wide internally, which genuinely allows wing extension for a Quaker, has 1.27cm bar spacing, and the included stand is sturdy. It comes in well under £150. For the budgie, the Vision Bird Cage Model M02 is the best choice — it's 62cm wide with a deep base that traps seed mess, 9mm bar spacing which is correct for budgies, and it's designed for horizontal movement. Both are available on Amazon UK. I'd position them on opposite sides of the room rather than side by side — visual access is fine, but constant proximity can cause stress.
That makes sense. Should I be worried about disease passing between them, or is that not really a concern if they're just sharing a room?
inparticular.ai
It's worth being aware of rather than alarmed by. Airborne pathogens like Psittacosis can spread between parrots sharing a space, so if either bird is new, a vet check before they share a room is sensible. Day-to-day, as long as you're not mixing food bowls or letting them land on each other's cages, the risk is low. The bigger ongoing thing to watch is that Quakers can become cage-aggressive over time — if yours starts displaying at the budgie's cage during out-of-cage time, you may need to stagger their free-fly sessions. But with them on opposite sides of the room, most owners find it works well.
Really helpful, thank you. I'll go with both of those cages.
inparticular.ai
Good choices. To recap: Prevue Hendryx F050 with stand for the Quaker, Vision M02 for the budgie — both on Amazon UK. Position them on opposite walls, not adjacent. If you're setting up perches, use natural wood at varied diameters rather than the dowel perches that usually come included; it's much better for their feet long-term. Hope both birds settle in well.
