I think your cages are fine. As long as the birds can fly and perch, there is nothing wrong with cages that aren't mass-produced or pretty. And often, making them yourself is a labor of love, incorporating what you know birds need (think of all the invective thrown at prefab coops). Considering...
Welcome back! It's been a while, indeed. Who laid the eggs?
And how can you tempt us with a purple cinnamon budgie, then leave us hanging without a photo, @Zoohtasim ?
That's horrible! I really hope she's OK. It was a bad experience for you both. It's good that she's responding, and that you were able to rescue her and give her a chance to recover. She's lucky to have you. :fl
Spot's right, you know. They were following instincts.
That's awful, @Zoohtasim . My condolences on losing her; I know you love them all very much. I'm sure she knew it, too.
I think your uncles may not quite realize how attached you are to your birds. People can be like that.
You got some beautiful babies! It's so nice to see them all grown up.
My favorite from pair 1 is the same as yours, and I like the sky blue pied female best from pair 2.
And everyone from pair 5! It doesn't get better than goofy, regardless of color!