We are building new cages for Roan and Jade (our full grown veileds) and was wondering if 8 feet wide x 3 feet deep by 6 to seven feet high (whatever will fit under the doorframe)is big enough for two to share together? It would have 3 five foot ficus trees. One for each side and one for the middle.
Would yu need 2 different spots for drip or could they share one, and could they share a feeder cup? i don't mean two heads in one cup at the same time, but couldn't the take turns?
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cage size for 2
taralynn_hughes
Feb 18, 2004 10:43 AM
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Carlton
Feb 18, 2004 01:49 PM
I think you will need a lot more foliage to serve as visual barriers. You really need a forest of large plants to make this work. Veileds often perch where they can be seen and survey the whole territory so it will take some good design to provide hiding areas. No, they won't share feeder cups, basking spots, drippers etc. When one wants them the other probably does too, and one will dominate the other. Remember, having a male and female together may lead to lots of breeding or constant harassment. And, once your female is gravid she won't tolerate the male. If you were going to build that nice space anyway I would suggest adding a frame for a visual divider that you can use when needed.
