The makings of my flight cage...

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The makings of my flight cage...

Post by J-Netty » Thu Sep 04, 2014 10:38 pm

So here are some images of the making of my flight cage... the space it's going "live" really. It will be 68" wide x 46" tall by 20" deep. The top of this cabinet is open (for ventilation). The cage itself is still being built (by Affordable Custom Cages in Ely, NV). Check it out: http://jonverde77.vpweb.com/current-project. Anyway, I'm taking it slow, doing a lot of research and purchasing the best seed, supplements, etc. (all recommended by this forum and by the books I've read). Enjoy the pics! PS, my flight cage should be here around Sept. 17th.... SUPER Excited!

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This is the hospital cage. It's ready for use...but I hope I don't have to use it.
This is the hospital cage. It's ready for use...but I hope I don't have to use it.
The flight cage will go inside this area.
The flight cage will go inside this area.
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Post by Jen » Thu Sep 04, 2014 10:42 pm

Wow! Going to be beautiful! You will have happy birds!!! Enjoy!


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Post by KarenB » Thu Sep 04, 2014 10:56 pm

Nice! Looking forward to seeing it all set up. I bet you are super excited!
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Re: The makings of my flight cage...

Post by J-Netty » Tue Sep 09, 2014 10:20 pm

Hello again!

Here are some pics of my cage in its final state (before it gets shipped to me from Ely, NV). I will probably have it next week...and then the real fun starts!!

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Post by monotwine » Thu Sep 11, 2014 6:28 am

That looks as professionally made as it is. Congratulations your birds are going to love it as much as you do.

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Post by Sam007 » Thu Sep 11, 2014 9:44 am

Very nice cage. Congratulations! :mrgreen:
I love Gouldian Finches.

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Post by Toddmin » Fri Sep 12, 2014 3:38 pm

Looks fantastic!
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Post by delray » Fri Sep 12, 2014 3:46 pm

That going to look amazing in that furniture. Good luck. This was probably already said in one of your other threads, but what species are you getting?? J-Netty
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Re: The makings of my flight cage...

Post by J-Netty » Fri Sep 12, 2014 4:51 pm

The cage can hold 8-10 finches, but I'm going to stay at 8 (so I don't overcrowd). I'm going to have 2 goldians, 2 owl finches and 2 cordon blues!

Can't wait!

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Post by delray » Fri Sep 12, 2014 4:52 pm

J-Netty wow that's great!! You should be excited!!
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Re: The makings of my flight cage...

Post by J-Netty » Fri Sep 26, 2014 9:02 pm

I have arrived!! Or should I say, my finches have arrived. I'm so excited to introduce to you my new little finch family. Today, I purchased 2 gouldians, 2 owls, 2 cordon blues, and 2 greenback twinspots! All are happy and settling into their new home.
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Post by mondo » Fri Sep 26, 2014 9:14 pm

DAAAAYUUUMMMM!!!! I am really jealous of your flight cage! that's like... an excellent substitute for a TV! :D

personally I would also add canaries there, they would love the indoor environment and their singing makes your living room (or whole house) more lively... but this is your cage, you decide ^_^

oh btw, I'd like to befriend you on facebook so I can comment on the pics :)

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Post by delray » Fri Sep 26, 2014 9:26 pm

J-Netty congrats!! That's great and so exciting. =D> :mrgreen: :D :lol:
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Post by Smurf » Sun Sep 28, 2014 10:43 am

Congrats, looks absolutely fabulous, maybe next year i'll make a large flight avairy but it sure will be difficult to get 1 looking as good as your setup
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Post by KarenB » Sun Sep 28, 2014 10:48 am

That is awesome! I had thought a while back about doing that inside an old entertainment center that we no longer have a TV for. It is the type that has a bridge and we took the bridge out and slid the end pieces together as a sort of holder for CDs, DVDs and knick knacks, etc. It is even already lighted. But, that never happened and I got flights instead.
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