Penny and Lyra are flightless. Penny was bred for too many years (not by me) and Lyra has French Moult which means that her feathers do not grow properly and they fall out.
I was on the look out for a paddling pool (no water of course!) for them to play in but could only find the blow up kind. Anyone that has hens, knows they are nibblers, so this was not ideal.
A lovely lady on my budgie forum mentioned that she had a paddling pool for her dogs that might work. So I ordered one and it’s a great design with high walls that you just fold out.
Penny and Lyra have had 5-6 hour long sessions in their play area (I can only put it out when my 3 year old is in bed).
Max and Chipper sometimes go in to join them too.
Lyra is a little unsure, but I am confident that she will get used to it in time, she does need a little freedom from her cage.





