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Post by sharonslikesbirds2 on Jan 22, 2005 18:35:16 GMT -7
 does any one on this board have an acrylic bird cage? [glow=red,2,300]Sharon[/glow]
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Post by Preston on Jan 23, 2005 0:42:59 GMT -7
It would be nice, but Pete would chew it up in days. Actually I have never seen one so I can't say how strong they are. Greys will find the weak spot and shread it.
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Post by Jane on Jan 23, 2005 2:29:31 GMT -7
I have heard about them but I am wondering about heat build up and I also think they would be difficult to keep clean because the acrylic would attract the dust a lot more.
Jane
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Post by sharonslikesbirds2 on Jan 23, 2005 2:43:41 GMT -7
I did a google search on bird cages and that's where I found the web site! I have seen them on ebay too!
[glow=red,2,300]Sharon[/glow]
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Post by Jane on Jan 23, 2005 2:58:48 GMT -7
I have had a better look now. They do look lovely but it seems that the bird wouldn't be able to climb around.
Also, as I said in my earlier reply I think the dust would very soon build up on the surfaces. I once had a normal cage and I put a large panel of acrylic on the back and front to try to keep the mess down but it was counter productive really because I was having to wipe it down so often, otherwise the parrots disappeared behind a haze of dust!
Jane
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Post by Jane on Jan 23, 2005 4:32:18 GMT -7
This site has some info about cage materials. www.forthebirdsdvm.com/cagemade.htm If you scroll down there is a paragraph on acrylic cages. The advantages seem to be debris containment. The disadvantages seem to be air quality and ventilation issues and overheating. Jane |
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Post by sharonslikesbirds2 on Jan 23, 2005 8:12:44 GMT -7
 Thanks for that web site, I went there and read what it had to say. Overheating and such was my main concern too,That's why I asked if any one had an acrylic cage! Nest question,How do you post a pic on here? I want to change the winne the poo pic and have no clue as to how I do it! Thanks, [glow=red,2,300]Sharon[/glow]
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Post by Preston on Jan 23, 2005 8:33:13 GMT -7
E-Mail me some and I'll put them on the site and you can link to one.
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Post by Rich on Jan 23, 2005 11:02:36 GMT -7
preston, I went to mail you about putting the pic of our Merlin on this site (Avatar), but I have got it sorted m8. Looks loads better now! sorry for jumping on your thread!
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Post by Scotty on Jan 23, 2005 18:14:47 GMT -7
Just a thought from a newbie.  I’m not the biggest fan of keeping a Parrot cooped up in a cage all day long. Viewing the world through bars is not my idea of a fun-filled life.  But to add insult to injury, how about an invisible wall where nothing but freedom exists to the naked eye, but in reality a hopeless futility of ever attaining such freedom… day after day after day. I’d prefer bars for my cell please… |
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Post by sharonslikesbirds2 on Jan 24, 2005 17:10:17 GMT -7
 I guess I'm kinda feeling that way too,Too bad they couldn't come up with a way to make a cage with 2 sides bars and the other 2 acrylic! [glow=red,2,300]SHARON[/glow]
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Post by Preston on Jan 24, 2005 20:06:39 GMT -7
Hi Scotty,
How profetic your post is. This is exactaly the forum where we learn to keep Greys free, safe , and healthy. This unfortunatly includes a cage for times we can't be here. I pulled a couple of post on this subject because I haddn't seen the subject cage.
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Post by Scotty on Jan 24, 2005 20:58:23 GMT -7
Hi Preston, Didn’t mean to be prophetic.  I totally agree that there are times where your Grey One must be held put. Just not a fan of it. With freedom of the cage comes responsibility, and responsibility can be difficult. I do know someone that keeps his bird on an elaborate wood stand all day long, even when their gone. No problems to this point, doubt if I could handled it. That bird must really likes his stand.;D Hi Sharon, Check this sight out…<br>http://www.cagesbydesign.com/cages/specials_bird.asp Pretty much what your talking about I think? A bit to pricey for this Feathered Friend, though.  Cheers! |
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Post by sharonslikesbirds2 on Jan 24, 2005 21:49:07 GMT -7
WOW!!!! now that's neat! IF I ever win the lottery you can be sure I'll get 1 or 2! oh heck, why one one of each,LOL so much for dreamin BIG!!!!!  [glow=red,2,300]SHARON, THE BIG DREAMER [/glow]
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does any one on this board have an acrylic bird cage? 
Thanks for that web site, I went there and read what it had to say. Overheating and such was my main concern too,That's why I asked if any one had an acrylic cage!
I’m not the biggest fan of keeping a Parrot cooped up in a cage all day long. Viewing the world through bars is not my idea of a fun-filled life.
But to add insult to injury, how about an invisible wall where nothing but freedom exists to the naked eye, but in reality a hopeless futility of ever attaining such freedom… day after day after day. I’d prefer bars for my cell please… 
I totally agree that there are times where your Grey One must be held put. Just not a fan of it. With freedom of the cage comes responsibility, and responsibility can be difficult. I do know someone that keeps his bird on an elaborate wood stand all day long, even when their gone. No problems to this point, doubt if I could handled it. That bird must really likes his stand.;D
