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Anyone Have/Had These Size Cages

Post by PrettyBird » Fri Jan 13, 2012 1:12 pm

Im looking at a few stackable breeding cages.
One is a 38 x 11 x 15

the other is
30 x 18 x 18

In your opinion which do you think is better?

I like the 38 because of the length. But 11 width is pretty narrow is it not? Or is this a good cage?
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Post by Dayna » Fri Jan 13, 2012 1:15 pm

I personally wouldn't breed in anything smaller than 30 X 18 X 18
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Post by kenny66 » Fri Jan 13, 2012 5:21 pm

Dayna wrote:I personally wouldn't breed in anything smaller than 30 X 18 X 18
I agree 30X18X18 is the lowest I would go
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Post by ranchnanny » Fri Jan 13, 2012 5:33 pm

I have a stand for three 30x18x18 stacked and the size works good for me..
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Post by Chichireeo » Fri Jan 13, 2012 5:34 pm

11" way too narrow. Between these two, I'd go for the 30x18.
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Post by kenny66 » Fri Jan 13, 2012 6:35 pm

rather spend money on narrow cages, which you will not be happy with, I am sure, you are better of investing in the biggest cage/s you can afford. I have been down this road before, buying small narrow cages which the birds will never thrive in. I threw them out after a very short time.
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Post by PrettyBird » Fri Jan 13, 2012 8:41 pm

Yea I agree that the 11 was way to narrow...I dont even know why a cage was made this way...long yes, but the width... isnt worth it.

I already have the flight I built which is about 4 x 3.

I dont want to save for a larger cage because of lack of space. I was interested in the stacking breeding cages because 1. I have very limited space in my home. 2. I dont want to house all of my finches together. Because some can get aggressive.

30 x 18 x 18 is all I can find so far, for a stacking cage...within Canada. I really dont want to pay for a cage from another country..its becoming difficult.

And your right Kenny, I dont want to end up regreting the purchase and try to find something again. Its tough
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Post by kenny66 » Fri Jan 13, 2012 9:14 pm

PrettyBird wrote:Yea I agree that the 11 was way to narrow...I dont even know why a cage was made this way...long yes, but the width... isnt worth it.

I already have the flight I built which is about 4 x 3.

I dont want to save for a larger cage because of lack of space. I was interested in the stacking breeding cages because 1. I have very limited space in my home. 2. I dont want to house all of my finches together. Because some can get aggressive.

30 x 18 x 18 is all I can find so far, for a stacking cage...within Canada. I really dont want to pay for a cage from another country..its becoming difficult.
Hi Pretty Bird
30X18X18 is an ok size for stacked cages- I was more referring to the 11' which must be for a very skinny bird!!! good luck with your breeding
And your right Kenny, I dont want to end up regreting the purchase and try to find something again. Its tough
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Post by DanteD716 » Fri Jan 13, 2012 9:33 pm

I have a 30x18x18 and I love it!
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Post by kenny66 » Fri Jan 13, 2012 10:08 pm

DanteD716 wrote:I have a 30x18x18 and I love it!
Hi Dante

How are all your birds going, by the way
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Post by DanteD716 » Fri Jan 13, 2012 10:29 pm

Good thanks! I sold one zebbie male, giving the other away to my grandma, and am getting new birds tommorow. I saw a saddleback crested society at thr petstore earlier and realy want to go back and get him! :D
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Post by kenny66 » Sat Jan 14, 2012 12:05 am

DanteD716 wrote:Good thanks! I sold one zebbie male, giving the other away to my grandma, and am getting new birds tommorow. I saw a saddleback crested society at thr petstore earlier and realy want to go back and get him! :D
good on you Dante-you seem to be having a lot of fun with the finchies

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Post by PrettyBird » Sun Jan 15, 2012 12:56 pm

OK great, thanks everyone
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Post by kenny66 » Sun Jan 15, 2012 4:42 pm

PrettyBird wrote:Yea I agree that the 11 was way to narrow...I dont even know why a cage was made this way...long yes, but the width... isnt worth it.

I already have the flight I built which is about 4 x 3.

I dont want to save for a larger cage because of lack of space. I was interested in the stacking breeding cages because 1. I have very limited space in my home. 2. I dont want to house all of my finches together. Because some can get aggressive.

30 x 18 x 18 is all I can find so far, for a stacking cage...within Canada. I really dont want to pay for a cage from another country..its becoming difficult.

And your right Kenny, I dont want to end up regreting the purchase and try to find something again. Its tough
How did you go with your cages?
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