Cage Fronts - Information & Resources
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I think one of the cage company's sells the doors and covers for nest box openings,but i can't find it will add if remember
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Thanks Bill I will have to check this out too - I like the idea of the shelf material because it is coated which makes for an easier cleaning but would totally have to depend on my husband to help with everything and that is one thing he hates to do - more bird things
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Melamine faced boards over here are called 'Contiboard' it may be called furniture board in the States.It comes in 6 or 8 foot lengths up to 2 feet wide.It's ideal for cages if a bit heavy...because it's washable.To keep weight down the rear can be made of the thinner white faced hardboard which is under a quarter of an inch thick,cheap and lighter.
I've used this for standard cages and larger flight cages...you will note on the large flight cage pictured I didn't bother making sliding trays for the floor of the cage...I just made a deeper front under the wires to keep the bedding in place (Wood shavings or Hemp bedding)
By sliding a divider in place and making the wire fronts removable...I just scooped out the old bedding and then used a vacuum cleaner fitting to clean out each section.Then move the birds back and clean out the next section.
You will note on my large flight the cage fronts have no doors...(In fact they were made out of the wire floors which come with ready made cages) only those on each end...If I needed to catch birds I just shooed them up to one end using the dividers.However the front wires were made removable for cleaning.If you need any more info ...drop me a message...
I've used this for standard cages and larger flight cages...you will note on the large flight cage pictured I didn't bother making sliding trays for the floor of the cage...I just made a deeper front under the wires to keep the bedding in place (Wood shavings or Hemp bedding)
By sliding a divider in place and making the wire fronts removable...I just scooped out the old bedding and then used a vacuum cleaner fitting to clean out each section.Then move the birds back and clean out the next section.
You will note on my large flight the cage fronts have no doors...(In fact they were made out of the wire floors which come with ready made cages) only those on each end...If I needed to catch birds I just shooed them up to one end using the dividers.However the front wires were made removable for cleaning.If you need any more info ...drop me a message...
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what a great idea POOHBEAR!
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Hi Misty,
It depends on the size door that you would like to have, The shelving that I have is 20" wide so I just cut the x-tra 4" off and brazed another wire across to make the doors. One can make the doors any size that they'd like. You can also get different size racks and cut those down for your doors. I'll post some pictures as soon as I get the rest of my bird room completed.
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It depends on the size door that you would like to have, The shelving that I have is 20" wide so I just cut the x-tra 4" off and brazed another wire across to make the doors. One can make the doors any size that they'd like. You can also get different size racks and cut those down for your doors. I'll post some pictures as soon as I get the rest of my bird room completed.
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I do the same thing with the grates and Also the leftover sides of the large flight cages that I take apart when joining 2 together for grow out flights. A great way to recycle cage partspoohbear wrote:You will note on my large flight the cage fronts have no doors...(In fact they were made out of the wire floors which come with ready made cages) only those on each end...I
Question Poohbear, these fronts are smooth on top right? The ones I have have the pegs on the top that insert into holes along the top plate (wood). This keeps the fronts very secure but not removable. but I like the removable idea. Will this only work for the smooth top cage fronts?
Do they slide into a groove?
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On those cages Candace the wire was cropped leaving half inch on the verticals at the bottom which simply slipped into pre-drilled holes...Then held in place at the top with a removable metal stud (Arrowed) at the top.
Fronts over here are usually supplied with vertical wires extended for fixing...I make these removable by cropping the bottom ones (arrowed) to a quarter of an inch...leaving the top ones full length. Drill holes in the top wood deep enough to take the full length of these.Now the front can be slotted in top first and then dropped into the bottom holes...job done,gravity holds them in place.To remove you simply lift the front and the bottom ones are then clear of the wood,and the front will slide out.
If the wire front is say 12 inches deep...the gap in the cage body needs to be half an inch deeper.
To those on here thinking of building their own cages...get the fronts FIRST and build your cages to fit.It's easier to alter the wood than it is the cage fronts.
Fronts over here are usually supplied with vertical wires extended for fixing...I make these removable by cropping the bottom ones (arrowed) to a quarter of an inch...leaving the top ones full length. Drill holes in the top wood deep enough to take the full length of these.Now the front can be slotted in top first and then dropped into the bottom holes...job done,gravity holds them in place.To remove you simply lift the front and the bottom ones are then clear of the wood,and the front will slide out.
If the wire front is say 12 inches deep...the gap in the cage body needs to be half an inch deeper.
To those on here thinking of building their own cages...get the fronts FIRST and build your cages to fit.It's easier to alter the wood than it is the cage fronts.
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Thanks for the directions, very clear... A drawing goes a long way with me ... Those are the same type I have and I had thought about cutting the upper pegs somewhat but wasn't sure and didn't want to ruin them. Trimming the bottom pegs makes way more sense Just like a spring loaded window screen... I got it
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Exactly!! Only in this case held in place by gravityCandoAviary wrote: Just like a spring loaded window screen... I got it
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Candace..... where did you get your fronts?
all the ones ive ordered are "pegless"
all the ones ive ordered are "pegless"
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If your fronts are 'pegless' you'll have to rebate the front wooden surround so you can hold them in place.We use these over here...you'll have to search your hardware suppliers in your own country for these.Picture frame manufacturers sometimes supply them to hold mirror glass in place at the rear of the frame.
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Thanks Pooh for all the pictures and help with design I can't wait to get started on mine
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Sorry for my delayed response. I overlooked your question. I get mine from ABBA in Elizabeth, New Jersey. How are your flights coming along?cute finch boy wrote:Candace..... where did you get your fronts?
all the ones ive ordered are "pegless"
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thank ya!CandoAviary wrote:Sorry for my delayed response. I overlooked your question. I get mine from ABBA in Elizabeth, New Jersey. How are your flights coming along?cute finch boy wrote:Candace..... where did you get your fronts?
all the ones ive ordered are "pegless"
flights are comming slow!!!!!!!!! been working alot! and its been raining alot here!
also changing up my design/plan a little as i go.... need to purchase 3 more rolls of wire to get going again.... yikessssss
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I'm looking for some cage fronts in the U.S., can't find it on simbadbirds.com, has anyone purchased any cage fronts recently from a vendor in the US?
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