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new cage

Post by alexbrgr » Wed Jul 11, 2012 3:06 pm

I built a new cage and wanted to share. It is 6'x2'x2' and can be made in to three cages?Also here are some pictures of some of the boys in the new cage.
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Re: new cage

Post by MissEdie » Wed Jul 11, 2012 3:11 pm

You made an awesome new home for them.
I have a Pair of Canaries.I also have an Aviary(video) with a bunch of finches in it.
Red cheek Cordon blues, Owls,Star finches, Green singers,Fire Finches, Orange cheek wax bills and a lone Orange weaver.

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Re: new cage

Post by Sally » Wed Jul 11, 2012 3:32 pm

Very nice, lots of flying room. Also, since you can divide it, it makes it easier to catch a bird if needed, or to clean one section at a time--good job!
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Re: new cage

Post by debbie276 » Wed Jul 11, 2012 3:33 pm

WOW, that's a great cage. Love that you can divide it up as you need to.
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Re: new cage

Post by Angeldov222 » Wed Jul 11, 2012 3:36 pm

very nice!! =D> =D>
2 cordon blues, Houdini and Baby Blue Girl
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Re: new cage

Post by Flight Tail » Wed Jul 11, 2012 7:41 pm

I think the zebras thank you for building a cage with horizontal stretch for their wings. =D>

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Re: new cage

Post by tinysparrow » Wed Jul 11, 2012 8:03 pm

what a cool cage! 8)
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Re: new cage

Post by wellingtoncdm » Wed Jul 11, 2012 8:57 pm

Looks great.

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Re: new cage

Post by wearjo » Wed Jul 11, 2012 9:03 pm

I love it! I might build one like it for my quail :) Oh yeah, I should probably make a topic on him :D
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Re: new cage

Post by Little Feathers » Sun Sep 23, 2012 4:27 pm

That is awesome - wish I had the building skills you have and the room to put one just like that !
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Re: new cage

Post by DanteD716 » Sun Sep 23, 2012 8:37 pm

It is great Alex!!!!! How much did it cost?? I love it!!!
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Re: new cage

Post by Finnie » Sun Sep 23, 2012 9:07 pm

That's a very nice looking cage. What materials did you make it with?
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