I have what is called a 'casbah' cage. Its big. I was wondering how many 'keets' i could safely have in there. I want to try and breed them. thanks you
sararyan@wah.midco.net

What are the dimensions?

bottom to peak is 32 inches, width at smallest part is 17 across, width at widest part is 22 inches across.

it looks like a spade, if you know cards.

I have three in a birdhouse that just a little bit smaller.they have room to run around and play plus the can fly from side to side if when they want to excerise their wings.they need their own space at times,so they don't be fighting.

i would say three at most... comfortably id say more like two... also, those kinds of cage are exactly the safest or most useful... you cant hang toys from the ceiling without them all sliding around and if it's heavily decorated (as most cages like that are) you keets could get their toes stuck in the points that the wires make causing them to hurt or even rip off a toe... badbadbad...

if thats the one you absolutely want to keep and you are serious about breeding (meaing you know all about all the dangers to the hen and chicks and are ready to keep or find good homes for all the chicks) I would say just get one pair, a male and female. That way they can bond and no one will get left out. NEVER EVER get more females then males if you can help it, they'll fight eachother over the male...

I have this cage and no problems at all. Right now I'm using 2 cages for 5 birds, since they all freefly, they choose their own sleeping quarters.

Are you going to keep the babies?

I would say only 2 happy birds can be in there.

If you are thinking about breeding please read LLBP post on breeding; also there is a good post on correct cage sizes

i got a question..

why do you want to breed them? just wondering.. and would you have the extra money for a vet visit every now and then if a baby falls out of the nest box..

but if you really do its amazing to see little baby eggs! lol you would love it! i just got 5 eggs from maria!! lol