DIY cage

colorin · Post by **colorin** » Fri Dec 31, 2010 1:23 pm

This is my almost-finished cage that I am making to house juveniles in case there are any problems in the outdoor aviary (either from parents agression or whatever..)
It's 70 cms. long, 60 cms. wide and 60 cms. tall (abt. 28x23x23")

B CAMP · Post by **B CAMP** » Fri Dec 31, 2010 1:47 pm

Looks good

lovemyfinch · Post by **lovemyfinch** » Fri Dec 31, 2010 8:43 pm

There's another reason why I wish that cage fronts were readily available here.

Beautiful

L in Ontario · Post by **L in Ontario** » Fri Dec 31, 2010 9:55 pm

Pretty design on the wood framing too! Well done.

poohbear · Post by **poohbear** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 4:33 am

lovemyfinch wrote:There's another reason why I wish that cage fronts were readily available here. Beautiful

I thought a supplier for fronts had been found in the US?

lovemyfinch · Post by **lovemyfinch** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 7:04 am

poohbear wrote:
lovemyfinch wrote:There's another reason why I wish that cage fronts were readily available here. Beautiful
I thought a supplier for fronts had been found in the US?

Possibly in the US Pooh, but the cost of shipping them to Canada would outweigh the advantages.

annague · Post by **annague** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 9:44 pm

Very attractive, Colorin! Thank you for sharing the pictures. That should work very well for you.

annague · Post by **annague** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 9:45 pm

Oh, BTW, Colorin -- Did you put a nice name placard on the cage? I love it and your artwork on the cage, too -- very nice.

You know, I don't know if a lot of people noticed it -- you might want to take a close-up of the artwork so we can see it better...

colorin · Post by **colorin** » Sun Jan 02, 2011 5:17 am

yes, I did add a "plaque" hahahaha
this is the name of the cage:

and detail of the engraving (I wish I had proper tools!)

and a closeup on the "shelter" at the back of the cage (I still have to add some more silk plants )

annague · Post by **annague** » Sun Jan 02, 2011 7:35 pm

That is so very cool! I love the Finch Lodge! You did a great job on that!

Your engraving looks wonderful, too! You are a creative one!

thegoldfincher · Post by **thegoldfincher** » Mon Jan 03, 2011 5:44 pm

Impressive! Wonderful! I love these things woodmade, how long you spent to make this cage?

Nick

colorin · Post by **colorin** » Tue Jan 04, 2011 4:45 am

I love working with wood, and cages look so much warmer and cozy when made out of wood (even though it means spraying more often to kill any possible "bugs")
It took me 2/3 days to make it. I had some spare grills so I only had to design the cage and buy the front-grill, wood and hinges.
It was a whole weekend dedicated to the cage (husband had to do the cooking

Meagan83 · Post by **Meagan83** » Tue Jan 04, 2011 2:26 pm

Good job! Beautiful.

annague · Post by **annague** » Tue Jan 04, 2011 8:36 pm

I agree with you completely, Colorin! Wood does make things warmer -- it is much nicer than metal that way -- if you don't mind the extra work. It looks much cozier and more natural. Beautiful. I'm sure your husband didn't mind cooking too much.

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