Inara Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 waaaaa!! OK, now that I got that out. I've been researching and looking at stainless steel cages for HRH Inara. Last night I checked our local area Craigslist and found a barely used Animal Environment SS, and the price was fantastic. (Rocky Mountain area people, check the CO Craigslist). It is their cockatoo size (the cage that came with Inara is a powder coated --don't know the brand-- cockatoo size that is chipping). Well of course I was thrilled, but then when I asked the seller the bar spacing, it is at AE's standard 1.5" which is just too big for my little gal. No matter how I rolled it over in my mind, I just could not risk her putting her beautiful little head through those bars and then perhaps having a tragedy occur. Right now, the bars on her current cage appear 1" apart, but from inside to inside are smaller than that. She cannot get her head through. But with even a little bit more wiggle room, I believe she would be able to do so. *Sigh* --- it would have been a beautiful home for her, at a fantastic price, and I had arranged to go see it in person and then pick it up if it looked as good in person as it did in the seller's photos. BUT in the end, I dropped the seller a line to let her know that the whole intent of my wanting an SS cage for Inara is to ensure her safety, and this would push those limits to a level where I would just not be comfortable. Will keep looking, as I have budgeted for about twice what the seller was asking, but can't make the budget stretch to a brand new AE with custom bar spacing. So back to the drawing board to look at other brands unused. C'est la vie. But better safe than horribly sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 You made the right decision, bigger cages usually do have wider spacing for they were meant for the larger parrots but you will find what you need for a price you can pay, just keep at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inara Posted November 4, 2013 Author Share Posted November 4, 2013 I am sure I will and am in no huge hurry. That sure would have been a lovely environment for Inara if the spacing was better. She is such a curious and eager little thing that I know she'd be poking her head out in a heartbeat if she could. Sometimes a bargain, is not really a bargain, as you know. It just felt good to hear someone whose opinion I respect confirm that I did the right thing. Thanks Judygram !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeRex Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 It was very nice to go through this thread..! I am new to this discussion and was just wondering through the Forum and found that it is very interesting. I was searching some thread about Weighing Scales but still could not found. If anyone of you know please suggest me..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray P Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 It may take some time, but the right cage will come around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbersmom Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 LukeRex, this is where I got mine http://www.oldwillknottscales.com/bird-scale.html?gclid=COKWrIac9LsCFUtgMgod4y4AEA They work fine if Timber cooperates! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeRex Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Timbersmom thanks a lot. Your Suggestion is really helpful for me. Before that i was directed here by my friend and i was not satisfied with the them because as looks there were scales for industrial use only and i want something like that you have suggested me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbersmom Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 You are welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greywings Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I bought a small kitchen gram scale from Bed Bath & beyond, my birds just stand on the flat surface with no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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