Should I give my budgies a nest to sleep in?

I want to get them a nest to sleep in but I'm not sure if they would use it. And also, is an actual grass nest better for breeding or a nest box? And where do budgies sleep in nature?
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In nature, budgies sleep on tree limbs. In a cage, a next box is best. Pet shops also carry sleepers that hang in the cage and are open on both sides. However not all budgies will make use of them and prefer to sleep on their perches.
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