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Posted: **Wed Mar 23, 2011 12:53 pm**

I just got this display cabinet off of Kijiji (love that site!)
It's Much nicer than I expected to find, and they sold it to me for 1/2 price - woohoo

So... now begins the conversion.
I have seriously considered plexiglass for a front - which is my ideal, but not affordable at the moment. So I'm going with galvanized wire - which is the Only thing I can find in this city that's at all suitable.
After some research I understand that washing this with a strong vinegar solution will remove any zinc residue from the wire (from the galvanizing process). If I was housing hookbills there's no way I'd use this wire, but it seems to be fine for non-chewing birds.
I have a load of ideas in my head on plans for
- access through the wire fronting and possibly the sides as well.
- creating perches with local willow (and possibly a large enough branch that it will look like a tree in the center)
- possibly adding pegboard to the back side for easy mounting of feeders/waterers/nests...
But I could use a LOT more!
If you've got ideas - I would LOVE to hear them... ALL of them!
Please.....

Posted: **Wed Mar 23, 2011 1:21 pm**

What a great project can't wait to see all that you do

Posted: **Wed Mar 23, 2011 1:25 pm**

debbie276 wrote:...can't wait to see all that you do

LOL - Me too!!

Posted: **Wed Mar 23, 2011 5:00 pm**

That is going to be stunning when completed

Posted: **Wed Mar 23, 2011 10:33 pm**

What a great find!...Can't wait to see what it looks like when you complete it....

Posted: **Thu Mar 24, 2011 9:18 am**

Wow - nice unit with plenty of space for a light up top! Good find!

Posted: **Thu Mar 24, 2011 9:50 am**

They even left the speakers attached at the top - Music for my birds!
What I'm finding amazing is that my reluctant hubby is coming up with ideas for this as well. Hmmmm.... may convert him yet

Today I clean and paint the wire, and pick up some peg board for the back.

and it begins....

Posted: **Thu Mar 24, 2011 3:34 pm**

I love DYI projects....now you must post pictures from start to finish...not only is that interesting but it gives others ideas to steal

Posted: **Wed Apr 13, 2011 5:19 pm**

have you finished the project? Or have I missed a new post? I'm sure it turned out beautiful! Something weird is happening to me now.... I see a piece of furniture like a cabinet or even chest of drawers, I wonder how I can turn it into a flight cage!!

Posted: **Thu Apr 14, 2011 10:16 pm**

Photos of the finished project please! This is something I would like to do - great piece of furniture. I bet it looks awesome with birds in it!!

Posted: **Fri Apr 15, 2011 12:02 am**

Update please! You've been keeping us guessing!

Posted: **Wed Jun 08, 2011 9:00 am**

Looking forward to seeing the finished version!

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