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+ I'd like a specific size of bird cage that is not available commercially and therefore would like to create my own. The dimensions of the cage will be 67.5 x 36 x 30. I'm looking for 1/4" powder coated wiring for my design. Do you sell this or something similar? Sheri
Wallace-Matthews
+ Are you saying the bird cage is made of 1/4" diameter wire, Sheri, or do I misunderstand? What species are you building it for, Pterodactyl? What I'm really getting at is that 1/4" diameter is so heavy that screens of that weight are usually fabricated by welding the lengths of rods together, rather than by weaving them.
+ Pterodactyl wasn't a bird ;) Maybe for a condor? Adam Weston
+ Of course pterodactyls were birds. Did you miss the closing scene of Jurassic Park? :-)
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Don't know if it will help but you can try GDC/Estey Wire Cloth at
www.gdcestey.com/galvanized.htm
Carol
- Sulphur, Louisiana
Ed. note: That page is now a link farm; sorry.
Just a tip- be careful not to use galvanized wire for birds b/c I have just learned that the zinc in the galvanized wire is toxic to birds if they manage to get the zinc off in their mouths. I'm also looking for wire to replace the galvanized wire on my birds cage and I have found some stainless steel welded wire.
Good Luck,
Tracey Cipollone
- New Richmond, Ohio
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+++ Did you find your wire. I am building a large aviary for finches and can not find wire I would like black plastic or something similar.or anything else that works. Terry Pinto
+++ I'm glad I'm not the only one having trouble finding what I need. I am looking for stainless or aluminum welded wire mess with a .5 inch by 4 inch mesh diameter. I have investigated having it made at I have been quoted prices from $600-$900 USD. A tad high for a bird cage for finches. If anyone has any reasonable suggestions my ears are open too. Dan Kresan
+++ I am still looking for bird cage wire for finches I am building an aviary 4w x 8h x 8L has anyone found anything that works. HELP!!! Terry Pinto (returns)
+++ Here is a source for custom cages, any dimensions you require. They also have all the supplies and various size wire available for those of you who are doing it yourself. They have panels with doors in them they will also powder coat in several different colors for additional cost. I am not affiliated with them at all, I just am aware of there products and service. I keep English budgies, Pennants Parakeets (Crimson Rosellas), Diamond doves, finches and canaries. Go to KW Cages at www.kwcages.com, then go to the "Wingz Aviary Products" catalog. Lauren Schlick
+++ Is galvanized metal toxic to animals, mainly birds. I'm thinking about using galvanized metal to build my aviary cage and wondered if my parrots who chew on them would be zinc poisoning or only the fumes are toxic? Thanks. JV John Vu
+++ Go to the following link for PVC coated wire mesh of many sizes and gauges for aviaries: www.ceshepherd.com Royal Miree |
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There is a place to get coated wire and cage supplies at www.klubertanz.com. Do not use Galvanized wire for any animal it is very toxic.
Patty Fatsie
- Cleveland, Ohio USA
An alternative for birdcage wire is stainless steel TIG welding rods, not cheap but not too bad, if you have the equipment to weld S.S. There are also different gas welding rods available at welding shops for gas welding muffler pipe that are not stainless, but they would need to be painted or taken to an outfit that could powder coat the whole cage, a reasonable alternative for a custom cage.
Romas Povilaitis
- Monterey, Indiana
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I am desperately trying to find wire mesh panels to build a flight cage in my backyard. It is for cockateils and would like it long so they can actually fly. Do I keep it off the ground? How high? I am having trouble finding supplies locally as well to put it all together. Also some suggestions to secure it from Hurricanes would be helpful.I have about 10 birds. I live in South Florida. Any suggestions.
Thanks....
Susan Sado
hobbyist - Hollywood, Florida
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Hi, Susan. This is actually a metal finishing site, and the topic has drifting beyond my area of experience, so I don't know if anyone can help. But four suppliers have been mentioned by other readers. Good luck.
Ted Mooney
finishing.com
Brick, New Jersey
I just ordered wire panels and doors from Wingz Avian Products for my 8' X 16' Indoor flight. Everything was powdercoated black. I also bought a roll of Pvc coated wire to re-wire my outdoor lori aviary.
Tom Arbeta
- Plant City, Florida
Susan
Yes you should keep your flight cage off the ground. Ground feeding
birds frequently get infected with worms if allowed to actually
ground feed. This is one of the reasons that wild birds don't have as
long life spans as captive kept birds.
Bill Wagner
- Green River, Wyoming
I have found a source for 1/2" "chicken wire" Try Kent Design and Manufacturing and scroll down in their "metal grill" section and find #1220T.
Elizabeth Paul
- New York, New York
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September 18, 2008 Thanks for letting me know about Wingz. I ordered their free catalog from clover.forest.net/kwcages/index.html Looks like they have wire panels, doors etc to make your own cages. I have looked for a long time and it is very hard to find anything like what is being sold through Wingz. Thank you again for the info. Christine Miller |
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