Cage Options

[mike126]

Hi everyone,

I'm shopping around for a cage for my future Eclectus Parrot. I've been reading up on both the powdered cages and stainless steel cages and believe that I would prefer the stainless steel because of its resilience.

As I browse through some websites, I get more confused about what I should be looking for. The King's Cages are beautiful, but I have read that some of the bars come bent. I love the look of the hybrid cages from https://www.customcages.com/hybrid-bird.html, but they are very expensive and I don't really like how the sides are more grid-like (vertical and horizontal bars are very close to each other).

Can anyone give me guidance as to what I should be looking for in a stainless steel cage? Even better, can someone recommend a site (Canada or US) where I can purchase a cage?

Thank

 

[mike126]

Bump! Does anyone have recommendations?

 

[Laurasea]

Hi, sorry no recommendations, I get cheap big stuff, can't afford that awesome fancy stuff in your link.

 

[Jen5200]

I’ve heard that King’s are good about replacing items damaged in shipping - so I personally wouldn’t rule out their cages. I have two of their travel cages and needed a small piece that was missing and they sent it out right away. My cages are all powder coated, so I can’t help with any stainless recommendations...sorry.

 

[mike126]

That's good to know. Thanks.

Anyone else have suggestions?

 

[Flboy]

IMHO, the hybrids are more furniture than cage!

 

[mike126]

IMHO, the hybrids are more furniture than cage!

I agree for the most part. Like I said, I love the look of it. It does lack certain things that a bird cage needs though, which is one of the reasons (the other being $$$$$$) that I'm not going for it.

I would prefer a stainless steel cage though over a powdered cage because it's longer-lasting and safer. The search for a cage is pretty difficult.

 

[Squeekmouse]

We've got a Prevue Hendryx cage and a King's Cage (superior line not stainless steel). Both are excellent quality, very durable, and I'd heartily recommend either. The Hybrid cages sure look fancy, but I can't say anything about whether they are a good idea or not.

Good luck!

 

[mike126]

How do we feel about Featherland stainless steel cages?

Featherland Bird Cages-stainless steel bird cages-Parrot Cages

 

[Tami2]

Maybe this will help?
http://www.parrotforums.com/cages/69735-show-me-your-cages.html

It doesn't specifically answer your question, but you could see other members set/ups & cages.