Outfitting a cage — no “Rooms to Go” for birds

[JDlugosz]

You might have seen the thread about my name search.

I bought a cage made by K&E, and I need to fill it with birdy furniture and everything else he needs. You can see a picture and measurements at that link.

The place I'm getting my hand-raised Pionus specializes in baby birds, food, and misc. toys; but doesn't have a good stock on cage outfitting. So I'll probably get everything on-line and choose exactly what I want. Any suggestions on good places to shop?

First, I worry that the three bowls are too large. But someone else tells me no problem.

I'm thinking of getting a quarter-circle platform to put in one corner half way up; that will give another place to hang toys from and divide up the vertical space.

I'm thinking of a fairly long rope-coil perch that is connected to the front near the veranda, and at the back wall fairly far down. I want it stiff enough so it doesn't sway; maybe I'll have to use branches instead.

I've heard horror stories about "tents", and will not include one. Instead, I will have something that qualifies as a thicket so he can find a small space if he wants. Say, behind some dangling toys or non-cloth drapings.

Any decorating and shopping suggestions would be appreciated!

—John

 

[MissyMe83]

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Kathie will have everything you're are looking for and you always get an additional 10% off your total (promo code summer) and free shipping on orders of $100 and up. Also each order earns you points that can be used for $ off your next order. Sometimes she offers double points on orders as well (sign up for emails and you'll be notified). She is great to work with and you will have your shipment 2-3 days after ordering and it comes packaged wonderfully with a little something for the care taker too ; )

IMO you can't find a better price/customer service/bird free enviorment anywhere!

 

[Mayden]

Will second what Missy said.

MYSAFEBIRDSTORE if you're in the USA and
Scarlettsparrotessentials if you're in the UK.

Both websites offer fantastic products, great service and at good prices. If you're unsure of what to get aswell if you get in touch with them they'll generally point you in the right direction of what might suit your bird

 

[aliray]

I agree My Safe Birdstore is great. For sleeping I bought a snuggle ring for my Quaker and he loves it .I am going to pick one up for each of my other two parrots. It is a metal round ring that is covered with short lengths of rope Knotted all around the ring very tightly and whenn you pull them out side ways they have about 3 plus inches to stand on and it gives them something to preen. When you get the pkgs from that store it is like getting an early christmas present. with extra goodies and everything wrapped up. It is fun for the birds as well as the owner

 

[Featheredsamurai]

I LOVE mysafebirdstore.com

Best web site for buying birdie supplies

 

[Mommajack]

I count only 3 birdcages available there, and 2 of them look identical except for color. None of them are big enough, and are all out of stock anyway. Any other suggested sites for cages? Rudy really needs a bigger cage, he's outgrowing the one he has now.

 

[Mommajack]

Posting again because I forgot to click the 'instant email notification' thingy at the bottom.

 

[MissyMe83]

For cages I reccomend Ebay! Just type in Macaw cages, Large bird cage, etc. In my experience you can find the best deals there.

 

[Mommajack]

I don't trust Ebay or Craigslist, as you never know what you're really getting until it's too late. I've been burned before like that.

 

[SandyBee]

How about amazon.com
If I were in the states |I would use them, but the shipping cost to Canada is terrible.

 

[MissyMe83]

MommaJack,

If you look at the seller's ratings and never buy anything from someone with a rating lower than 95% and use paypal as your form of payment you are 100% protected...but to each their own.