The smartest, silliest backyard in America.
Three budgies, a duck in glasses, a hen in glasses, four goldfish, and a squirrel who was never invited. All real, all ours, all filmed in the yard.
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Best Budgie Cages for Two or Three Birds (2026)
Our three live in a tall, narrow cage. It's the one the pet store sells you. It works, but budgies fly sideways, not up, and I've learned enough since to know what I'd buy now. Here's what matters for a trio: width, bar spacing, and doors.
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More guides from the coop, the tank and the cage
What Do Pekin Ducks Eat? A Backyard Duck Feeding Guide
Everything Dabodabo eats, what she's not allowed to eat, and the niacin thing nobody tells you.
Best Goldfish Tank Filters for a Healthy Tank
Goldfish are messy. Here's the filter setup that keeps Snowy's water clear without a weekly panic.
Backyard Chicken Coop Essentials: What I Actually Use
The short list of coop gear that earned its keep, from the auto door to the rat-proof feeder.
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Every cage, filter, feeder and bag of feed on this site earned its place in our backyard. If we wouldn't buy it again, it's not listed.
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Short clips on TikTok and Instagram, full episodes on YouTube, and the Facebook page where Dabodabo's glasses get the most comments.