travel crate

[triordan]

what size carrier do you use for a large macaw? what kind do you use?

 

[Bobby34231]

I would suggest the collapsible metal dog crate type for macaws instead of the plastic type, for a Greenwing you might be able to get away with the 36" size, but you may have to go to the 42", I like the fact when their not in use they fold down to just a few inches thick, also have a removable plastic tray on the bottom for easy clean up, they can be fairly expensive so you might try looking on craigslist or garage or yard sales first, I picked up a 36" crate at a yard sale like new for $25, heres a link so you can get an idea what I'm describing, not suggesting you buy from this site

Precision Pet Suitcase Crate, 1 Door, SCC3000 - Dog Supplies

 

[triordan]

the problem i see with that type of crate is if he holds onto it we wont be able to pry him off~ i was thinking more like the plastic ones??

 

[triordan]

the one i have now is the nylabone collapseable one but the vet had a hard time getting him out, thats why he suggested the kind where the top part comes off

 

[Bobby34231]

I'm sorry I forgot that you sometimes have a difficult time with Remington, I usually suggest those types of crates because of the destructive nature of macaws, because of their long tails the size of the crate will still be valid, 36"-42"

 

[Pheonix Rising]

Bobby just a querry
I have the type of crates you are talking about as I do agility with my dogs

Are they not galvinized or such like that may cause posioning to a bird ???

Mines not shinny like you would expect from a stainless steel type one

Is this something we need be weary of ???

 

[patterson]

i use a dog crate the metal ones just as good as anything else