Macaw needs a cage!

[Lilytahlia]

Hi everyone, I recently got a macaw who has been living in a plexiglass pen with a homemade standing perch for the past twenty one years. He has trouble turning around in it so I took of two of the sides which helped but I still can’t stand it. My dad and I were going to build him a four by eight cage but it’s nearly impossible to find 1 in by 1 in non galvanized/pvc coated fencing so I’ve been looking at aviaries to put indoors and haven’t found one that I trust yet. My budget is $500 maybe more, if anyone knows where to buy safe fencing or a nice aviary/large macaw cage, him and I would highly appreciate it!
- Lily and Santiago

 

[chris-md]

If you want prefab cages (rather than DIY build your own) a&e makes reasonably priced aviary cages. Or else if money is no object you can visit customcages.com for suncatcher cages.

 

[noodles123]

In terms of inches, what are you looking for (width, height and depth). I always like a good research quest lol.

 

[Lilytahlia]

In terms of inches, what are you looking for (width, height and depth). I always like a good research quest lol.

I don’t have anything super specific in mind but I’ve been looking at some that are around 80” L 60” W 80” L so anything like that would be great!
I’ve seen some good ones but they don’t have many reviews which makes me nervous.
Thank you so much for helping!

 

[noodles123]

The member "psychocircus91" has a HUGE ingdoor cage/aviary. Before you posted this, I commented on the size, but you might try sending him a message.
http://i63.tinypic.com/289wgag.jpg

 

[noodles123]

this is pretty large, but not quite what you are looking for...a little out of budget...https://www.amazon.com/Flyline-Doub...65FB8Q93ZBZ&psc=1&refRID=T8ZVP5X6C65FB8Q93ZBZ

 

[Lilytahlia]

Thank you so much to everyone willing to help me and my lovely macaw!

 

[Scott]

Welcome to you and Santiago! If building a DIY cage becomes impractical, might consider used large cages/aviaries. Depending on your location, Craigslist and other sources may be ideal. You'll have to carefully screen them for material quality/safety and cleanliness.