Housing Conundrum

[finchlover1]

I am in need of more cages. I have babies hatching all over the place and didn't even know it.

I have the 24 inch long divider cages with two in each. I'm told that's too small but the right size if I take out the divider for one pair.

I am tired from all the cages, cleaning, etc. I need a simplier way to do things. I don't have alot of pairs, but the babies are more than the parents. Oops, I goofed and two had babies and alot of them and I'm so glad they are alive, really. I love them.

I can't aford to buy expensive cages but this is the problem. Different cages everywhere. I need to have a more uniform caging system. Can anyone make suggestions regarding the cages only. A link, a size. The birds are inconsequential. I'm not getting rid of them because I don't want the work. I love it. I'm having a little money problem and need help in your wonderful imaginations. (I tried to build but, trust me, it's easier to buy). I need 4 cages to start. It would make it easier. I wish I could get one big one with 4 diviiders. But I'd settle for anything. Thanks. Lyn

[kylegood]

If you look on eBay, you can find stacking breeding cages for a relatively small cost, they are always available so you don't have to worry about not being able to buy more when needed, I have seen them for as low as 80$ for six cages and stand.

[6finchfriends]

I was going to suggest Craig's list and Ebay. Good luck! Otherwise you might have to get someone to help you build a larger flight or two.

[finchlover1]

Ebay and Craigslist are just distributors that sell for the same price as a store. Know this as a fact. Been an Ebayer for years and my best friends are distributors. Ebay is NO BARGAIN. At least at a store, you can return product. Ebay is a trainwreck when it comes to returns. Lyn

[finchmix22]

Lyn,
I am not sure how many finches we are talking about now and what money resources you have to get another cage system. That said, I am always on a budget, but found some flights that were a good price for what you get. Meaning, a large double flight cage with divider (60x30x 60) approximately. I can't remember the exact measurements. I ordered one online at BirdComforts.com The one I bought was the A & E Double Flight cage, which is similar to the more expensive version by HQ, but this one does not have the gap at the top of the doors. I like that so the finches don't escape. That cage cost about $250-280?? They offered free shipping with orders over $200, so that is your cost. For a flight cage, that can be divided into two 36x30x60 cages, that is a bargain in my humble opinion. If you do not need that much room, I would go with the stackable breeding cages, but at our bird marts they went for about five stackable with a stand for $120.00-150.00. I hope this helps. This is a link to the double flight. http://www.birdscomfort.com/doubleflight_bird_cage.html
Deborah

[6finchfriends]

I've found lots of good large cages on Craig's list. sold by private owners that no longer have birds. They are good buys. I meant ebay classifieds not the ebay sellers. That's a good find Deborah. Cages are fairly expensive (over 100.00) if you want a large one or a flight. I don't know if you can get around it unless you are lucky and find one at a garage sale which I know people have before.

[finchlover1]

Two great ideas. Off to see what I can find. Thank you! Never thought of craignlist and ebay classifieid. Lyn. Will let you know, ok.

[ac12]

Having built a few cages myself. Be careful, you may find out it cost you more to build it that to buy the commercial breeder cages. Plus it takes a lot more time to do. That is why I gave up building my own cages and switched to the commercial breeder cages. Picked up at a birdmart the price was reasonable.

The other thing is I cannot stack my homebuilt cages, as they do not have the rigidity to support a stack of cages, so I have to buy a shelf to put them onto. Whereas the commercial breeder cages will stack on top of each other w/o problem.

[finchlover1]

I checked out the two suggestions and have been looking for weeks. I just can't afford the cages. I'm sorry, but $40 for a 24 long cage with a divider. the birds can't move. Things sure have changed when I first did this 20+ years ago. Even the food is ridiculous in price. I think I'll just keep a pair or two and that will solve that. I'm disappointed. I really needed something to put a smile on my face. It's frowning right now.

[kylegood]

this a great deal for you, 6 cages, 150 bucks. .. free shipping... for ppl in the usa. (too bad it isnt free for me... thats 25 bucks a cage.
http://cgi.ebay.com/1-case-6-Bird-Cage- ... 35b3a89f38

not affiliated with the seller..

[finchlover1]

OMG!!! What a deal. THANK YOU!!!!!!! huggs!!!!! A deal I couldnl't pass up and in my budget for the product. How can I thank you???

[kylegood]

well you could buy me six and send em to me kidding.

[finchlover1]

You don't have an ebay in Canada? I am always on the one on the UK. Does that mean I can't buy from the uk? Is there a way to get you those cages, if you're really serious. We can work together. What do you say? Lyn

[kylegood]

the problem is that u.s. sellers offer free shipping to the lower 48 states. but to ship to canada they want 90 bucks, and then duty and blah blah blah..

i have one specialty bird store here in my neck of the woods.
for a single cage like they ones you just bought the are 79$ + 15% HST

so either way i dont get a deal like you guys do.

if i drove a car, it would be worth while for me to get a p.o. box that your side of the border. as i am only a 20 minute drive from the bellingham border.

[finchlover1]

Are you telling me that if a family member in the states sent you a biarthday present, you would have all those costs? Ok, now I am going to see what I can do. It's the principal. I'm big on that as you get to know me. Lyn