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Mar 08 2010
10:15:56 PM
I am looking to upgrade my cage for my two little boys but am unsure of what direction to take. Can anyone give me feedback about this cage that I found on amazon?

Prevue Pet Products Wrought Iron Flight Cage with Stand F040 Black Bird Cage, 31-Inch by 20-1/2-Inch by 53-Inch
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Mar 08 2010
10:59:15 PM
stratman543 Joey GliderMap Visit stratman543's Photo Album 40 Posts
I would be unsure of this cage due to the fact I did not see info and bar spacing. my cage is 7/16 spacing and 2 of my gliders have managed to escape with that by finding weak bars. Any larger spacing is not good.You also make sure that it is powder coated and no metal is bare. The size should be good for 2 gliders. I would e-mail the seller about the bar spacing to be sure before you buy. I got my cage off ebay.
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Mar 09 2010
09:34:22 AM
ikurtin Glider GliderMap Visit ikurtin's Photo Album ikurtin's Journal 98 Posts
if you don't mind me asking which cage did you go with?? there are soooo many options and i just can't decide which one is best : / i don't want to spend a ton of money but i want to get a decent size cage so i'm willing to shell out what i have to.
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Mar 09 2010
01:33:01 PM
1scooby3 Glider Visit 1scooby3's Photo Album 64 Posts
I have two cages.

The first one I bought was 5 Level Sugar Glider Cage

The second cage I bought was the Exel Large Tower

The second cage was double the price but well worth the money. I think they both are good size and I will not feel the need to get a bigger cage for my two pairs anytime soon but the second cage is definitely a higher quality cage. I wish I had just bought it the first time.
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Mar 09 2010
01:48:22 PM
stratman543 Joey GliderMap Visit stratman543's Photo Album 40 Posts
The cage I have is the one that 1scooby3 listed first. I purchased the one with a taller stand. Its a good price and a good cage. I did find a couple week bars but used some zip ties to keep my gliders from getting out. Its nice because you can move the shelves around and put lots of toys in it. I have 5 in this cage and they all love it. I also purchased some fleece hammocks and shelves and bridges for them to play on. There are lots of sellers for the fleece items on ebay. I got my fleece from suggie_supplies and was able to pick the fabric pattern I wanted. The cage shipped really fast and you can get it in black or white. Hope that helps.
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Mar 09 2010
03:53:04 PM
Brittney569 Super Glider Visit Brittney569's Photo Album USA 259 Posts
I have the first one that Scooby posted. I love it!!!! And so do my gliders but the only problem I have out of it is finding wheels and toys that will fit through the doors. But besides that it is a very good cage. I have teo gliders and another on the way and I have more than enough room in that cage.
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Mar 09 2010
04:45:53 PM
Binkys mom Face Hugger GliderMap Visit Binkys mom's Photo Album AL, USA 779 Posts
i have the cage that is similar to scooby's 2nd cage. mine was $189 and free shipping. we all love it and my guys can't escape.

Large Tower Cage


it was well worth the money, the only cage i'll need. i only have 3 gliders. the wheel and toys fit no problem.


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Mar 09 2010
09:54:55 PM
ikurtin Glider GliderMap Visit ikurtin's Photo Album ikurtin's Journal 98 Posts
thanks so much everyone and thanks for posting the pic : ) I think I'm going to go with the cage you have "binkys mom" I've been going back and forth with that one on ebay so if you think it's a good deal and worth the money than that might be my answer! Is it extravagantly large or do you think I could put it in my bedroom for the time being while I'm still living at home?? How is it to clean also?
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Mar 10 2010
11:02:21 AM
1scooby3 Glider Visit 1scooby3's Photo Album 64 Posts
The cage Binky's mom has is the 2nd cage I posted yesterday. As someone else pointed out the size doors on the 1st cage are kinda small so I can't get a glider kitchen it and have to put their wheel in on a diagonal to get it through the door. The other cage has nice large doors so I really like that. You just have to be carful when you shut the doors to not pinch anybody and I also I have to watch my two girls in the cage because they are trying to jump out everytime I get near the door. But I've only had them since Saturday so that might change when we are bonded better.

I think the cage is pretty large in terms of giving the gliders space but depending on the size of your bedroom you shouldn't have a problem. Mine is in a spare bedroom right now and it isn't crowding the room. I put the cage together in my living room and then had to drag it upstairs to put it on the stand and I made it up the stairs with it. So it isn't too big to get up an enclosed stairway.

I think you will be happier with the 2nd cage, I like the first cage and it works just fine for the money I spent but I am just happier with the quality of the second cage. I don't find it hard to clean either. It is a little heavier than the first cage but I could still move it by myself and I'm only 5' 1" tall and petite.

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Mar 10 2010
12:51:39 PM
ikurtin Glider GliderMap Visit ikurtin's Photo Album ikurtin's Journal 98 Posts
my mom and boyfriend both think i'm absolutely nuts for wanting to get a bigger cage since the cage i have my gliders in i bought with them but of course, it isn't big enough : ( I'm either going to buy that cage within the next couple weeks or wait until the summer when i have a decent amount of extra money.. they seem ok for now but the cage i have them in definitely isn't big enough for them to really, truly glide.
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Mar 10 2010
06:01:46 PM
Binkys mom Face Hugger GliderMap Visit Binkys mom's Photo Album AL, USA 779 Posts
my cage is in my small 12 x 12 living room with a big screen tv and reclining couch and love seat. you should have room in your bedroom. i wipe the cage down with green works wipes from clorox, i have no problem keeping it clean. i have a cargo pad in the pull out tray. you get them near the pee pads at wal-mart. they go in the back of suv's. i cut them down to size and get 2 pads out of 1. very easy to clean.
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