i was wondering how big my future gliders cage should be??? and i need ideas on what to put in my gliders cage please help <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thanx.gif" alt="" />
Minimum suggested size for one or two gliders is 3foot tall x 2 foot wide x 2 foot deep. However, the bigger the better! If given an option, taller is always better. My pair are in a cage that is 3 foot wide, 20 inches deep and 4 1/2 foot tall and seems to work great.
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#36297 02/08/0509:17 PM02/08/0509:17 PM
Cages can be made out of PVC coated (plastic) wire, Powder coated wire, Plastic mesh, stainless steel(very expensive!). The one thing it should NOT be made out of is galvanized metal. Cedar should never be used. Pine can be used but only if it has been sealed with shallac (4-5 coats). Never use pine or cedar wood shavings as bedding as they both release toxic oils when wet that can cause respitory problems.
620-704-9109 Judge not until you have walked in their shoes and lived their lives. What you see online is only part of the story.
I could have missed the pain But I'd of had to miss the dance
The soul would have no rainbow if the eyes had no tears.
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#36300 02/08/0510:02 PM02/08/0510:02 PM
so can i use plexi glass for walls or should it kinda be like a bird cage i mean anything thats best for the glider can any of you post pic of your cages so i can get an idea of what your talking about any pics that you can get will be great thanks!!!=]
Plexi glass isn't a good idea as they need ventilation and need to be able to climb on the walls. If you go to the Gallery link at the bottom of the page, there are pictures of cages there. Some are quite elaborate, some more simple. Attached is a pic of two of my cages.
620-704-9109 Judge not until you have walked in their shoes and lived their lives. What you see online is only part of the story.
I could have missed the pain But I'd of had to miss the dance
The soul would have no rainbow if the eyes had no tears.
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#36302 02/08/0510:14 PM02/08/0510:14 PM
Heres a pic of the newest one I just made in Jan for two of mine. It is 6 1/2 X 3' X 2'
I purchased the wire from Klubertanz for $130.00. With hubbys help it was completed in a couple days. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />