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Oh man, I am sorry - I am just seeing this. I thought I had subscribed to receive notices on replies to this thread. At any rate, the cage (and all of its original parts) is still available if you are still interested. Just PM me and maybe we could work something out. Thanks.

Beautiful Avian Adventures Mediana Bird/Parrot Cage is in like new condition. I bought it new ~2 years ago and took very good care of it. I have all of the parts that were originally included (bowls, skirt, wooden perch, even the touch up paint). It is a great, very well-made, and easy to clean cage. It is the playtop version in the color "platinum" which is a nice dark grey color. Here are the measurements: http://www.petco.com/product/12869/Avian-Adventures-Mediana-Playtop-Bird-Cages.aspx Asking $400.

I do have a Care Credit card already, but there is not enough on there for a specialist yet. Trust me, my critters always come first (hence the $5000 emergency surgery for my dog). I am working 2 jobs to get me back on my feet. I just wanted to clear things up a bit - he only pants after flying and/or running up and down the boing, so he's not just sitting quietly and panting. He's a pretty active little guy, it's just when he flies around more than just from 1 spot to another is when he starts to pant, but he recovers quickly. I wasn't sure if this was normal or not. Thanks for all of your advice. I will talk to my avian vet about a mild wing clip until I can see the specialist. I will keep you all posted.

Hi Everyone, I recently found out at Loki’s annual appointment that he has a “severe heart murmur”. My avian vet referred me to an avian cardiologist to get it checked out. However, I am still paying off vet bills from my dog’s emergency surgery of a few months ago, so money is really tight at the moment (plus I am 99% sure I’m going to spend hundreds for the specialist to tell me “there is nothing we can do”). So the appointment with the specialist is going to have to wait for now. Anyway, I am wondering if anyone else out there has a parrot with a heart condition/murmur and how do you deal with it? Loki is fully-flighted and I’m wondering if maybe I should get his wings clipped, as he is quite out of breath (he pants like a dog) after just a few laps around the house : (

P.S. I just noticed your from Bethlehem, PA - I take dance classes up there!

is that a Kings cage? I was considering upgrading to that one. i have the Avian Adventures/Mediana now, which I think he likes, but it seems to get quickly overcrowded with toys.

Oh I always wondered about this. I would like to get one for Loki but I'm worried he would be afraid of it, and they are not cheap toys.

Hi all, Got a question about storing food. I keep Loki's (pelleted-mix) food in clear tupperware containers that I store under his cage. This morning I noticed 2 tiny moths in there - eww. This is the 2nd time I've noticed this?!?!?! I keep his room & cage super clean and the lids to the containers are secure. I don't understand why I keep finding bugs. It skeeves me out and I end up tossing (and wasting) the food. Any suggestions?

Aww thank you!

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome.

Hi everyone, Just wanted to give a quick hello…My name is Kristen and I am from the Philadelphia-suburbs. I currently own a 2-year old Congo African Grey named Loki – he is my first feathered pet (I also have 2 dogs, as well as a rotating door of foster dogs). I researched African Greys for about 2 years before I made the decision to acquire one, and I continue to learn from him and about him every day. Looking forward to being a member of this forum, sharing stories and most importantly learning from everyone