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May 08 2013
06:52:12 AM
How's this cage?
www.amazon.com/Pawhut-Large-Metal-Aviary-Stand/dp/B00BZDFYYS/ref=zg_bs_2975226011_10

I thought it was big enough, but I am not a glider expert!
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May 08 2013
07:59:03 AM
Lola03 Super Glider Visit Lola03's Photo Album FL, USA 296 Posts
I use to have this cage. It's ok. Its one of the smallest that I wouldn't put more than a pair inside and give them lots of tent time.

I ended up making my own eventually.
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May 08 2013
08:36:08 AM
Avbjessup Face Hugger Visit Avbjessup's Photo Album USA 768 Posts
I would definitely look for something larger. The actual cage dimensions are 30 1/4" w x 18 1/4" d x 36. They always include the stand in the height so it sounds like there is more room inside. 18" is really narrow. Look for something bigger!
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May 08 2013
09:26:54 AM
Lola03 Super Glider Visit Lola03's Photo Album FL, USA 296 Posts
This one is better. item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=260969782983

Or. item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=251272270270

But if you want big and inexpensive this is another good one and you can put more than just a pair comfortably.
item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=140971805813


I dont put all the shelves and stuff in my cages since i use hammocks.
Good luck
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May 08 2013
10:40:35 AM
Brittulip Glider Visit Brittulip's Photo Album WI, USA 75 Posts
Hey there, I actually have the 2 out of the 3 Lola03 posted for you to look at. With owning the cages in her 1st and the 3rd link, I would have to say I like the first own much better even though it is smaller (but the same size to the one you are questioning). It is a easy assemble, very sturdy and all the doors have latches so you don't need any zip ties for the doors, which is a plus! It is home to my littlest boy... and hopefully a friend soon.

The 3 cage (5 level) is nice because of its size but has many downfalls. It is harder to assemble and the bar notches (not sure what to call them) have to be squeezed with a pliers to put the pieces together. which in turn makes it less stable or solid. Also if you do like to clean your cages fully (not just a wipe down)once in a while like I do, you will have to unbend the wires potentially causing them to break off. Lastly all 14 doors either have to be zip tied shut or latched with something.

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May 08 2013
03:27:14 PM
sugargliderlover4 Glider sugargliderlover4's Journal 125 Posts
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Originally posted by Brittulip



The 3 cage (5 level) is nice because of its size but has many downfalls. It is harder to assemble and the bar notches (not sure what to call them) have to be squeezed with a pliers to put the pieces together. which in turn makes it less stable or solid. Also if you do like to clean your cages fully (not just a wipe down)once in a while like I do, you will have to unbend the wires potentially causing them to break off. Lastly all 14 doors either have to be zip tied shut or latched with something.




After you assembled it was it a good cage?
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May 08 2013
04:18:04 PM
Sinnipai Glider GliderMap Visit Sinnipai's Photo Album Sinnipai's Journal 84 Posts
quote:
But if you want big and inexpensive this is another good one and you can put more than just a pair comfortably.
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=140971805813



I don't recommend this cage, as it was my first choice as well.

Putting it together was easy, but it's incredibly flimsy and I do not like guillotine doors, not worth the risk in my opinion. On arrival some of the bars had popped their welding, and I had to fix them temporarily with zip ties. I ended up reselling the cage on Craigslist and bought this one instead (which looks like the larger sister type of the first link Lola posted):
http://www.thelashop.com/30x18x69-in-cockatiel-parrot-bird-cage-stand-black-vein.html#.UYrAZsoZs1A

It's a lot sturdier, you just need to zip tie the bird feeder doors closed (make sure you clip the excess off!), other than that I haven't had any problems and love this cage.

Edit: Sorry, just realized the cage I linked is out of stock. But if you can find something structurally similar, it works just as well.

Edited by - Sinnipai on May 08 2013 04:20:28 PM
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May 08 2013
04:47:24 PM
Brittulip Glider Visit Brittulip's Photo Album WI, USA 75 Posts
I mean it is alright, its not a bad cage, I might just be a little too picky lol. The cage is 4 years old now and it just recently started breaking so I have to use a few extra zip ties and make sure nothing is sharp if on the the connecting loops snap off from either putting together or taking it apart for cleaning or moving. (Has only broken clean though, which is good I guess and not a big deal the couple times it happened.) There is ways around not taking it apart if you wash it outside or have a large enough shower. Just make sure to dry completely, I must of not at some point and there is a tiny spot of rust... which I hope to take care of. Also it is more flimsy then say an iron wrought.
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May 08 2013
04:54:00 PM
Brittulip Glider Visit Brittulip's Photo Album WI, USA 75 Posts
Oh I also have another like Sinnipai, but slightly different and was more expensive . But Great cage, I think it might be my fav out of my 3 cages in use.

Good luck with the cage hunt!
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May 08 2013
06:27:49 PM
KasiGirl Glider Visit KasiGirl's Photo Album USA 96 Posts
It would do. But of course the bigger the better. This cage runs on the smaller side that i've seen.
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May 08 2013
06:56:21 PM
Avbjessup Face Hugger Visit Avbjessup's Photo Album USA 768 Posts
This is a great cage: www.sugar-gliders.com/sturdy-cage.htm. $144.38 plus $8.00 shipping.
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May 08 2013
07:04:16 PM
Omis n Kais g-ma Pouch Protector Visit Omis n Kais g-ma's Photo Album TX, USA 7524 Posts
How many gliders are you going to house?
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May 10 2013
06:56:53 AM
sugargliderlover4 Glider sugargliderlover4's Journal 125 Posts
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Originally posted by Omis n Kais g-ma

How many gliders are you going to house?


Two. Maybe three.
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May 10 2013
08:31:58 AM
Sara Sue Face Hugger 489 Posts
what is your cage budget? I know you probably want the biggest for cheapest, but often times you get what you pay for with these. I'm thinking that if you're thinking long term that you should get a large and not cheap cage. You want something you won't need to replace a few years down the road. I did a lot of research when I got one and went with a critter nation. the only adjustment that needed to be made was that when I put it together I left the middle floor out of it (no big deal at all). The cage is heavy, and sturdy and I expect it will last the life of my gliders. I chose it because of it's size and because the whole front of the cage is doors, which make it really easy to get in to clean and get toys in and out. If you needed to take it outside to do a really thorough cleaning it is small enough to get through doors but you would need help as it weighs 100lbs. I wipe it down regularly with vinegar and water, but will probably get my husband to help me get it outside for deep cleaning when needed.
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May 10 2013
03:22:20 PM
sugargliderlover4 Glider sugargliderlover4's Journal 125 Posts
Well, I was planning on getting this cage:
www.ebay.com/itm/260493664361?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
But I just wanted to see if there were better, maybe less expensive cages. Otherwise that was my plan-B.
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May 10 2013
03:23:40 PM
MyHandsome Joey 45 Posts
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Originally posted by sugargliderlover4

quote:
Originally posted by Brittulip



The 3 cage (5 level) is nice because of its size but has many downfalls. It is harder to assemble and the bar notches (not sure what to call them) have to be squeezed with a pliers to put the pieces together. which in turn makes it less stable or solid. Also if you do like to clean your cages fully (not just a wipe down)once in a while like I do, you will have to unbend the wires potentially causing them to break off. Lastly all 14 doors either have to be zip tied shut or latched with something.




After you assembled it was it a good cage?




I actually just purchased a used one of these cages off of CL yesterday. It has so many doors and so many zip ties on it. It also doesn't seem like the person who assembled it took too much time with the clamps and mainly just zip tied all the sides. But with that said, I still like, but it will probably not be his forever home, I do eventually plan to get another glider and a bigger and a bit more sturdy or a cage.
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