How much should I pay for....

B CAMP · Post by **B CAMP** » Sun Feb 15, 2009 10:56 am

Why not get limbs from the trees in your area,lot better than store bought,just a little work to get ready.try this link for safe trees
http://www.birdsnways.com/articles/plntsafe.htm

dfcauley · Post by **dfcauley** » Sun Feb 15, 2009 11:31 am

B CAMP wrote:Why not get limbs from the trees in your area,lot better than store bought,just a little work to get ready.try this link for safe trees
http://www.birdsnways.com/articles/plntsafe.htm

They will have natural limb perches at the bird mart for 1.00 each and that is with the ends ready to screw on. I think that is pretty cheap. I do use some from my yard, but I always like to pick them up at the fair also.

That is a great cage DVBourassa!

L in Ontario · Post by **L in Ontario** » Sun Feb 15, 2009 12:03 pm

DVBourassa - that is a super cage. Do you incorporate all 4 cages to make this one? How did you join the trays for the flooring. That's a great piece of work for your fids! Did you allow for any divider?

DVBourassa · Post by **DVBourassa** » Sun Feb 15, 2009 4:11 pm

I did get a couple branches out of the yard. However I prefer the ones that I can better secure to the cage.

Yes I incorporated all four cages into one. I had to disassemble either a front or back from each cage (sides were already separated) by unbending the wire that attached them. Where each cage meets I ended up snipping off most of the ends that previously held the cages together then attached them with 4 inch black cable ties instead. Both the top and the bottom dip slightly in the center but it isn't too bad.

The floors are attached to each other with cable ties. I used a bunch of black ones, then clipped off the ends so they weren't very noticeable.

I have not yet attached the trays to each other. My plan is to attach the two on the left together and the two on the right together so the back ones are easier to get out. I plan to drill a couple holes in the side of each tray to attach them with a nut and bolt.

I haven't allowed for a divider. I may need to come up with something in the future.

Also, since I combined the four cages, I have two front, two back, and four side pieces left over. I'm sure I could figure out a way to make a top and a bottom and build another cage the same size, or two smaller ones. However, I'm just holding onto the spare parts right now. I don't think my husband is ready for me to start building more cages.

L in Ontario · Post by **L in Ontario** » Sun Feb 15, 2009 4:18 pm

Very ingenuous and well done!