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Re: Cages with sliding doors *Owners Beware*
[Re: nolagliders]
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07/10/12 11:23 AM
07/10/12 11:23 AM
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etrnalsunshinee
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Glider Slave
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New Jersey
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I wouldn't use this for a sugar glider or bird without modifying the doors, I have seen it slam down on my friend's cockatiel's neck before. The bird was fine, but I still wouldn't risk it. Thanks for sharing the video
Amy Micah Momo
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Re: Cages with sliding doors *Owners Beware*
[Re: nolagliders]
#1273065
07/10/12 02:49 PM
07/10/12 02:49 PM
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louissa
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That's a great video, and I agree, not the safest of doors.
My one concern would be sharp edges though on the modified door, I would definitely making sure no pointy edges or anything were sticking out where they could jump and catch themselves.
If life hands you sugar, then fill the world with sweet lollipops.
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Re: Cages with sliding doors *Owners Beware*
[Re: nolagliders]
#1273103
07/10/12 06:29 PM
07/10/12 06:29 PM
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Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 20,093 North Central Ohio
GliderNursery
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Tech Admn
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North Central Ohio
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I had a couple of cages like this before. I never had any problems with the doors. When I opened the bigger doors, they would lean out and hold in place. I, however, was always careful knowing the door could fall down. If the door was open, my arm was in there too, so if it did fall, it would have hit my arm before it would ever hit a glider.
The small doors I had zip tied closed. Those are the ones that a glider would be able to escape from. I don't think they could lift the larger door.
Depending on the cage, some of these styles are very lightweight and have thin wire. A glider could push themselves between the bars. I had a white one that a glider very easily could get through even though the spacing was 1/2", I didn't use that one and was able to return it to the store.
These are the cages that are commonly referred to as "economy" cages. They aren't the greatest, and they typically only last a year or two before they begin to rust.
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Re: Cages with sliding doors *Owners Beware*
[Re: GliderNursery]
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07/10/12 08:33 PM
07/10/12 08:33 PM
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Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 3,039 Finally in the Mountains!
sitkasmom
Glider Addict
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Glider Addict
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Posts: 3,039
Finally in the Mountains!
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My baby Dayz is a victim of one of these cages. Her tail got smashed by the door. Her prior owner didn't bother taking her to a vet, so she is missing the tip of her tail. I think about an inch or so. Its not a lot, but they aren't all that big to begin with. Please be careful with these kind of cages..
"Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy." Two Boys Sitka, Pudge Monkeys: Nanuk, Dayz & Elfie MudBug & Tista Teemo & Rune (Cyndra ) Lils, Razz & Nut
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Re: Cages with sliding doors *Owners Beware*
[Re: nolagliders]
#1273285
07/11/12 09:38 AM
07/11/12 09:38 AM
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Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 2,073 WV
Vona
Glider Slave
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Glider Slave
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 2,073
WV
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As soon as we got our cage when we first got our babies I found this video and we automatically modified our's to match this video...
Mommy to 3 precious suggies Glide free Ricochet,Little Abby and PapaSugz Mama and Angel and Sipsy 7 days without PRAYER makes one WEAK!!
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