Reddit reviews Vision Bird Cage Model L12 - Large
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Large wireDouble heightTerracotta perches---Terracotta food and water dishesBase Measurements: 29 1/2" (74.9 cm) x 15" (38.1 cm) x 36 1/2" (92.7 cm)
I do think that the bar spacing on both of those cages is too wide.
That being said, I just bought the Vision Bird Cage Model L12 for my parrotlet this Christmas and absolutely LOVE it! The seed guard is great for catching fruit/veggie/sprout splatter from the food dishes, the cage is very sturdy, and it even comes in the same size with a smaller bar spacing if you are really worried about it (Vision Bird Cage Model L02).
At first I was a bit skeptical about the design and thought it was really gimmicky, but it honestly is a really well made and well designed cage that is a mansion compared to the tiny 18"x18"x22" cage that I originally had for my boy. I know you said that you have a cat and I think this cage could be a great option for one or two parrotlets as it give them the room they need to move and fly around.
Updated. Posted the wrong cages! Is the this one good?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0012DOXFW/ref=s9_acsd_hps_bw_c_x_9_w
Also, could you please link me to some good toys?
Like others have said; larger cage with smaller bar spacing, more toys. Find out what kind of toys your cockatiels like, they're all different and have preferences but most cockatiels will love shreddable toys.
This is the cage I have for my cockatiel that I would personally recommend:
https://www.amazon.ca/Vision-Bird-Cage-Model-Large/dp/B0012DOXFW
Don't have perches placed above food dishes to avoid droppings in food/water. Careful on giving them full millet sticks, doing this frequently can lead to obesity pretty quick. Get a variety of perches that have different sizes, shapes, and materials to avoid foot problems. Avoid plastic perches.
Assuming they're male and female, you'll need to make sure the female is especially well nourished and avoids calcium-binding food like spinach. Calcium is very important for female cockatiels. Always have a cuttlebone available for them in the cage.
After they settle in an start feeling comfortable, start to ween them on pellets. There's a lot of online resources that can give you in-depth tips on how to do this. Also feed them vegetables; whether it's through shredding up kale or other veggies into their seed, or hand feeding them broccoli, they need their vegetables. I personally make a large blend of shredded vegetables and seeds monthly that I freeze, portion, and serve. It's called "chop", and would recommend looking into it later. Never completely cut seeds out of your cockatiel's diet, once they're on a healthy pellet and veggie diet, they should still get fed seed a couple times a week or so.
Be sure to check out some of the great resources others have linked in here. There's a lot to know, like the list of safe foods. Otherwise, congratulations on your two feathered friends and feel free to ask any questions!
Edit: cage recommendation.
One more question, whats your opinion on the large double height version of that brand cage.
https://www.amazon.ca/Vision-Bird-Cage-Model-Medium/dp/B0012DOXFW/ref=sr_1_1_m?s=pet-supplies&rps=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1538362996&sr=1-1&keywords=vision%2Bbird%2Bcage&refinements=p_85%3A5690392011&th=1
And then we found this one as well
https://www.amazon.ca/Flight-Bird-Cage-Detachable-Stand/dp/B07G4MN5VF/ref=sr_1_48?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1538383027&sr=1-48&keywords=large+bird+cage
Yes, a very cute boy! I agree though, a larger cage and make sure to have a lot of branches of varying sizes. The linked cage (or the smaller version) comes with such branches!
Would this be better?