Ive converted several pieces of furniture into large furniture style flight cages and indoor bird aviaries. The large size allows ample room for our budgie parakeets to fly and play. The glass doors offer unobstructed viewing, easy access, and keep feathers, dander, seeds and hulls contained within.
Above photo: I bought a wood and glass display cabinet and retrofitted it into a large flight cage. It measures 6 feet long x 3 feet high x 2 feet deep and can comfortably house a dozen budgies. I removed the top glass and replaced it with a ventilation panel and removed the back glass and replaced it with a white board. I scrubbed the wood finish with hot soapy water, then vinegar, then treated it with organic sesame oil. It currently sits on a 6? long folding table, although a dresser or cabinet placed under it would offer valuable storage space under the enclosure.
I hung natural tree branch perches (a product called Wacky Wood), rope boings, swings and toys from the sturdy top ventilation panel using large plastic chain and zip ties. A full-spectrum light sits on top of the ventilation panel and is turned on and off automatically by a timer.
Ive also made flight cages and aviaries out of a china hutch (scroll down for photos) and most recently, a 4? long x 3? high flight cage from a glass and chrome display case. Inside, I placed a removable homemade bird play gym, a rope boing and toys. I introduce and rotate new toys and perches periodically to keep the budgies entertained.
We removed the interior shelves from the top display unit, installed ventilation panels into both sides and on top, and filled it with perches, ladders, swings and sisal climbing ropes.
Important Safety Info: All aviary materials must be free of lead, zinc, paint and toxic wood finishes. Look for solid wood; avoid pressed MDF wood. Place or hang all perches and toys away from the wood walls to keep the birds from chewing on them. Galvanized metal and wire mesh contain toxic substances so for ventilation, I use plastic grid light covers (from Home Depot). Clean all surfaces with vinegar water or another non-toxic cleanser. Air out all new materials for several weeks so they can out-gas before using, and treat the wood with organic, food-grade sesame oil.
Cleaning: I clean our bird enclosures every other day. I replace the paper on the bottom and use a vacuum hose to remove stray food remains and feathers. When the birds are out on their portable play gym, I wipe the interior walls and glass down with vinegar water (household cleansers contain chemicals that can be deadly for small creatures).
The top display unit’s interior shelves were taken out, ventilation panels were added to the sides and top, and perches, ladders, swings, and sisal climbing ropes were inserted.
Above image: I converted a large flight cage from a wood and glass display cabinet that I purchased. It is 6 feet long by 3 feet high by 2 feet deep, and it can accommodate 12 budgies with ease. I took out the top glass and put in a ventilation panel. I also took out the back glass and put in a white board. I used hot, soapy water to scrub the wood finish, followed by vinegar and organic sesame oil treatment. It currently rests on a folding table that is 6 feet long, but valuable storage space beneath the enclosure could be provided by placing a dresser or cabinet underneath it.
Crucial Safety Information: Lead, zinc, paint, and toxic wood finishes must all be absent from any aviary material. Look for solid wood; avoid pressed MDF wood. To prevent the birds from chewing on the perches and toys, place or hang them away from the wood walls. I use plastic grid light covers (from Home Depot) for ventilation because wire mesh and galvanized metal both contain hazardous materials. Clean all surfaces with vinegar water or another non-toxic cleanser. Before using, let all new materials air out for a few weeks so they can release any gas, and apply food-grade, organic sesame oil to the wood.
Using large plastic chain and zip ties, I hung natural tree branch perches (a product called “Wacky Wood”), rope “boings,” swings, and toys from the sturdy top ventilation panel. Above the ventilation panel is a full-spectrum light that is automatically turned on and off by a timer.
Moreover, I’ve created aviaries and flight cages out of china hutches (scroll down for pictures). Most recently, I created a 4? long by 3? high flight cage out of a chrome and glass display case. I arranged toys, a rope swing, and a detachable homemade bird play gym inside. To keep the budgies entertained, I periodically introduce and rotate new toys and perches.
Thankfully, there is a fairly reliable answer to this question. The majority of parrots only ever collide with their glass bird cage walls once or twice. Within a short time, your bird will know its boundaries. He’ll grow accustomed to having limited space. He’ll quickly discover how much room there is in his glass cage.
Some people are unsure if glass bird cages are safe when thinking about getting large cages for their birds. Who hasn’t seen this scene, after all: you’re watching the evening news in your living room on a cool summer night when all of a sudden there’s a bang on your window? You notice a bird stuck to the glass when you turn around just in time. Occasionally, he appears to be unharmed as he flies off, but other times, he collapses to the ground, stunned or even unconscious. This is a reasonable concern for a novice bird owner thinking about glass bird cages. You worry that when your parrot crashes into the side of his tiny house, he might hurt or kill himself.
Here at Custom Cages is one of the greatest locations to buy glass bird cages. We are a custom manufacturer of premium bird enclosures for all kinds of parrots, and we also offer sturdy glass panels for your enclosures. Although the majority of our cages have acrylic panels as standard, you can ask for glass The friendly, experienced staff at Custom Cages will assist you with placing your order and choosing the best material for your glass bird cages. Even better, you can use your computer to customize glass bird cages online. If you encounter any difficulties, just pick up the phone and give our helpful staff a call.
If glass is your preferred material, you should definitely go with the Hybrid brand because glass paneling is an option. In actuality, the reason these large cages are referred to as “Hybrids” is because they combine the best features of several different materials. However, you can more easily observe your pet birds at play and thriving in their new home with our glass bird cages, which are available in all three of our brands: Majestic, Suncatcher, and Hybrid.
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