Powdercoating

[mom2mny]

Is it worth it to get a cage re-powdercoated? We have a cage that has some rust on it. It will cost only 1/2, if not less, of what a new cage would be to have it powdercoated. We were given the cage.

[Jayd]

Good question, your cage has rust so it will have to be striped to inspect for hidden rust, all powder coating isn't equal, some powder coating has heavy metals in it ie:zinc, which can and will kill a parrot, and you can't paint it with regular paint. in the long run, it will cost more to properly powder-coat then to by a new cage, peace of mind alone is invaluable..........Thanks Jay

[mom2mny]

I know what you mean. The guy that we contacted did seem knowledgeable in doing bird cages though. He said that it would metal free and bird safe. We have a while before we have to decide what to do.

[Jayd]

I know what you mean. The guy that we contacted did seem knowledgeable in doing bird cages though. He said that it would metal free and bird safe. We have a while before we have to decide what to do.

Thank you, please remember heavy metal poising is invisible, you can't smell or see it until it's to late, it's a slow and painful death.