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how big???

Posted By: Anonymous

how big??? - 02/09/05 01:09 AM

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="" />
Posted By: Dancing

Re: how big??? - 02/09/05 01:12 AM

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.
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: how big??? - 02/09/05 01:17 AM

im only going to get one glider but i dont want her to feel confined if you know what i mean=]
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: how big??? - 02/09/05 01:18 AM

and also what should the cage be made of???
Posted By: Dancing

Re: how big??? - 02/09/05 01:52 AM

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.
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: how big??? - 02/09/05 02:02 AM

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!!!=]
Posted By: Dancing

Re: how big??? - 02/09/05 02:11 AM

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.

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Posted By: Dancing

Re: how big??? - 02/09/05 02:14 AM

This is my other cage. It is 6 feet tall and has my colony of 6 gliders in it.

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Posted By: Srlb

Re: how big??? - 02/09/05 02:34 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="" />

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