New Parakeet, Old Cage

[Serya]

Hi everyone.

I am a new member and have joined petlovers for a sad reason. My one year old parakeet died yesterday morning as the result of being eggbound. :( She'd laid eggs several times before, but I guess that this time was just too much for her.

I've been moping around the house since yesterday, and can't get any work done. I decided to come online and do some searching. After lots of thinking, I'm considering bringing another parakeet into my home.

My dilemma: The cage from my first bird is huge, spacious. It's practically brand new. (One year old). Also, there are several toys available as well. Should I get a new cage for the new bird anyway? Like, will the old cage have a certain scent to it or anything that new bird will pick up on? Please let me know. I'd really appreciate the input.

Serya

[macassie]

Serya,

I'm so sorry to hear about your parakeet.

I don't have any answers for you regarding the cage, but I'm sure someone will come along soon with good info.

Welcome to the board.

[Love Bird B]

Hi Serya and welcome.

I'm so sorry to hear about your poor little girl. It's a very scary thing for me because my lovebird is an avid egg layer, and I have fears that it will do her in. How did you know yours was eggbound?

As far as the cage is concerned, I don't think it a problem for another bird. It's not like the new bird could 'catch' anything either.