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Post by hzuiel on Jan 7, 2014 21:30:39 GMT
I haven't seen any threads on the new forum with actual suggestions on specific cages. I had been planning to buy the hagen vision large 01 cage. Amazon listed the cage as 17"W x 31"L x 22"H which would be a marked improvement over my current cage. More than double the space in fact. However I was very disappointed to learn that the cage is in fact more like 13.5"W x 27.5"L x 21"H.
The primary things I want(which drew me to the hagen in the first place) is an effective seed guard to reduce mess outside the cage, and as much space as possible for the money. Also I would prefer cage doors that fold down, rather than slide up.
Any specific suggestions? Links are welcome. Budget is around $100.
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Post by luvsanimals2 on Jan 7, 2014 21:39:36 GMT
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Post by hzuiel on Jan 7, 2014 23:06:04 GMT
2 budgies. Not particularly planning to get more. Oh and yes, measurement in inches. I will fix the original post.
Neither of those have seed guards, and the first one has slide up doors instead of fold down or swing open doors. The hagen has a plastic seed guard around the cage and the food dishes are located in the bottom, below the seed guard, with a little ledge that prevents poop from falling into the dishes. Currently to avoid poop in dishes i have food containers up high so seeds are thrown absolutely everywhere and the little turds knock the one hanging food dish off after eating for a bit.
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Post by hzuiel on Jan 7, 2014 23:39:01 GMT
Out of curiosity, has anyone tried placing a small ornamental tree inside of a cage for the birds to sit in/on?
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Post by dianapalmer on Jan 8, 2014 0:00:04 GMT
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Post by luvsanimals2 on Jan 8, 2014 0:11:00 GMT
im sure you can buy a seed guard separate
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Post by Pammy on Jan 8, 2014 0:21:20 GMT
I have heard of cage skirts that you can purchase and put around your cage to cut down on how much seed is being scattered. I have not used one myself, though, so I can't say how effective they are.
One of our friends, I'm sorry I forget exactly who, recently bought a cordless hand vacuum and she said it makes daily cleanup a snap.
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Post by santinoandmondo on Jan 8, 2014 3:03:54 GMT
That was me (with the cordless hand vacuum)! I made a cage skirt out of lightweight toile fabric and elastics but it was a pain to move whenever you wanted to change water or seed cups. I tried the silly plastic stuff that the pet store sells to wrap around the cage and secure with self-sticking velcro - it lasted about 20 minutes before the velcro came off and it rolled back into itself!I resorted to buying lightweight clear vinyl, like the stuff you'd buy to cover a tablecloth. I cut 4 pieces for each side of the cage and overlapped slightly at the corners. I used a paper punch to create holes to use plastic ties to secure to the corners of the cage. The vinyl is more rigid than the skirts and deflects the mess better from cuttle bone, seeds, etc. (Still waiting for my order from Fosters & Smith for the Crumbles mix to try - no more hulls!!!) p.s. Our birds are named Santino and Mondo hence the nickname but my name is Cherry. I should change that .
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Post by luvsanimals2 on Jan 8, 2014 3:54:27 GMT
hm, i think the seed guard wouldnt work for mine because mine fling veggies everywhere lol
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Post by dianapalmer on Jan 8, 2014 14:27:23 GMT
I once read a suggestion about cleaninng: Wherever possible have one thing to clean instead of two. For example, don't have a throw rug on a bathroom floor; don't have placemats and a tablecloth; don't have a mat on top of a dresser.
I sort of feel having a seed guard creates another thing to clean. Even with the smaller cage, with its built-in seed guard, I periodically have to wash it down. I have resigned myself to vacuuming ALL the time LOL.
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Post by hzuiel on Jan 8, 2014 14:56:43 GMT
Bar spacing has to be 1/2" right? 5/8 and 3/4 are too much? No one responded to what i said earlier. Has anyone tried having a live small ornamental tree or plant of some sort inside the cage for the birds to sit on/in? Like a ficus tree.
{edit} Hmmm, dr's foster and smith says up to 5/8" spacing.
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Post by hzuiel on Jan 8, 2014 15:57:10 GMT
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Post by Pammy on Jan 8, 2014 17:24:37 GMT
That's the exact flight cage I have, and I absolutely love it! I am interested to hear how well you like the tidy feeder. I've looked at it multiple times, but haven't wanted to pony up the dough for it. If you love it, and it works like it's supposed to, I just may buy it.
I once bought a little pot of wheatgrass as Petco and put it in for my budgies. They loved it and gobbled it right up. Unfortunately, I don't have much of a green thumb, and I couldn't get the wheatgrass to regrow. I think I overwatered it and the roots molded and I wound up throwing it out. That's my only experience with putting a live plant into my cage.
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Post by Sarah on Jan 9, 2014 18:13:49 GMT
It is not a good idea to place a live tree in with your birds. First off, you would have to establish that it is a tree that is not toxic to birds, nor has any hybrid of any tree toxic to birds. Even then, you have to be concerned with chemicals or mold in the potting soil, not to mention the tree will just be shredded by the birds. Better to get a 'tree' of dowel rods for them to perch on, or a good piece of java, manzanita or grapevine wood, that will imitate the shape of a tree.
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Post by hzuiel on Jan 10, 2014 3:39:08 GMT
Received the cage already. 1 day free shipping. The feeders are in a separate shipment. Like two fleas on a dog's back, the cage dwarfs them. Just a tiny bit of an improvement.
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