Gouldians Cage dimensions

[Dimsf90]

Hello everyone,

I got two Gouldian pairs (2 BH and 2 RH) a few weeks ago and they're currently in an interior cage with 25 in X 16 in with 35 in tall. (64 cm x 40 cm x 87 cm). Initially I was thinking to breed them together, and eventually get one more pair (I've read if Gouldians are breeding in colony should be 3+ pairs, is that so? to minimize 1x male to 1x male agression) . I'm new with Gouldians, so do you think there would be many pairs in this cage dimensions?

Thank you

[Icearstorm]

Dimsf90

That cage is almost definitely too small for three breeding pairs, and likely too tight for two breeding pairs. Gouldians may have problems breeding in a colony setting; separating each pair to their own cage during breeding should reduce stress and improve the success rate.

[Dimsf90]

Hello,
Thank you for your response. I was thinking of buying an indoor aviary, I saw one with generous dimensions where I could probably put the three couples

1st option: 28x22x59 in (70x54x150 cm)
2nd option: 28x32x66 in (70x80x167 cm)

But probabbly the best is during breeding season separate the pairs, I've another cage with 24x38x22 in (61x38x55 cm) I think it should be enough for one pair of them

[debbie276]

Hello everyone,

I got two Gouldian pairs (2 BH and 2 RH) a few weeks ago and they're currently in an interior cage with 25 in X 16 in with 35 in tall. (64 cm x 40 cm x 87 cm). Initially I was thinking to breed them together, and eventually get one more pair (I've read if Gouldians are breeding in colony should be 3+ pairs, is that so? to minimize 1x male to 1x male agression) . I'm new with Gouldians, so do you think there would be many pairs in this cage dimensions?

Thank you

That size is fine for one pair to breed but 2 would be crowded. I used to breed 2 pair in a cage 48x20x30high without a problem. I don't think you need 3 pair, gouldians are rather laid back and not very aggressive.

best of luck

[Dimsf90]

debbie276

Thanks for your feedback
I'm sure, I'm not sure, but I do not know what to do, but I do not know what to do. Birds with the same color of head, always sleep together, as I bought them at the same time and joined them in the same cage, I think they pair themseleves as supposed

I'll probably choose to use the backup cage I have to breed one of the pairs. Thank you!

[debbie276]

I do find that most times when available they will pair with like colors.

best of luck