Making a cage

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Re: Making a cage

Post by debbie276 » Mon May 14, 2012 5:47 am

tovis wrote:I'd imagine that this stuff isn't any good to use?

http://www.lowes.com/pd_218928-16418-83 ... Id=3159917

I use this wire on all my cages only the 1/4 inch x 1/4 inch size.
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Re: Making a cage

Post by tovis » Mon May 14, 2012 8:55 pm

What about using window screen?
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Re: Making a cage

Post by Ria » Mon May 14, 2012 9:40 pm

Actually, window screen is generally considered too small. the birds that like to cling to the sides get their nails caught in the fine mesh and get stuck.
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Re: Making a cage

Post by tovis » Wed May 16, 2012 1:13 am

Thank you! Great thing you posted that.
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Re: Making a cage

Post by tovis » Wed May 16, 2012 10:13 pm

Anybody have any idea where to get plastic lumber?
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