Building my own cage

[littlegreen]

http://i.ehow.com/images/GlobalPhoto/Articles/2112957/PICT0188-main_Full.jpg


http://www.ehow.com/how_2112957_build-large-bird-cage.html



anyone have any tips or opinions?

[BeakerLuvsBunsen]

I thought the galvanized mesh could be harmful because of the zinc--

He's an old post:
http://www.talkparrotlets.com/showthread.php?t=3341&highlight=galvanized+mesh

[littlegreen]

I would be using stainless steel mesh. I think I would make it rectangular as well like a flight cage.

[adam]

I prefer a cage that only has one tray to remove for cleaning. The multiple trays are a lot more work and cleaning the beams in between the trays looks difficult. I like the amount of room. As said before, stay away from galvanized steel and use a stainless steel screen. Looks like a fun project.

[Taylor]

Wow..that is so awsome!!!:D For a bit more money one could use a hardwood like Cherry or Maple.It would look pretty in Cedar or Redwood which are less expensive than hardwoods, but still really nice.Wow ..I love it. Good Luck making it.:)

[littlegreen]

I prefer a cage that only has one tray to remove for cleaning. The multiple trays are a lot more work and cleaning the beams in between the trays looks difficult. I like the amount of room. As said before, stay away from galvanized steel and use a stainless steel screen. Looks like a fun project.


For sure, part of the reason I will be making it rectangular instead of an octagon. I like the idea of having a cage big enough that instead of dowels for perches you can use real living plants.

Dimensions I have planed are 4 feet high by 2 feet deep by 3 feet wide with one big removable tray on the bottom.

[waterfaller1]

. I like the idea of having a cage big enough that instead of dowels for perches you can use real living plants.

.How would you sanitize them,keep them clean, and insure no pests are brought in?
ie: grubs,bugs,larvae, etc.

[chapala]

As long as the plants don't have pesticides of any kind put on them, they should be safe for the birds. To prevent the birds from digging in the potting soil, you can place smooth stones on the top of the soil.

There are lots of bugs in the wild that birds manage to live with, so don't think it's anything to worry about. I have an Areca palm planted in my aviary (in the ground since it's set on grass) which my Grey shreds regularly.
Reta

Oops - forgot to mention the obvious - to be certain that any plants used around birds are bird safe!

[Sally]

Will toys and swings be added?

[unpoquito]

Also, I might be mistaken, but isn't cedar wood toxic to parrots? If so, don't use that! Share pics of your cage when you finish it. I'm sure it's going to be great!

[littlegreen]

Yes, Cedar is toxic, plus it would be too risky slivers I think. I'll probably use pine or fir. I am going to meet a guy locally from CL who claims to have over 50 different used cages, and if I can't find a decent one for a good price I will start work on the cage soon.

[ollie404]

okay i hav planned on gettting a parrotlet since last october and i hav gone the building route. but i didnt know tht it shood be big at least how big should it be??????????????????????????:confused:;)

[rubberstampman]

There was an episode of martha stewart a few weeks ago where they built a cage for parrotlets sort of similar to this. Can't remember the date but maybe you could do a search on her website to find it and compare.........