birdhouse Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 (edited) Kura's got a brand new, second hand travel cage. It was a beautiful day. So we had to try it out. The people couldn't use this 30"L x 19"D x 22"H carrier which they bought for their beautiful B&G because it turned out to be too short to accommodate his beautiful tail. The thing dwarfs the middle size King's carrier that Phenix has. And while it may not be quite as sturdy as the King's, it's so-o-o much sturdier than the smaller version I have. It also came w/a (different) perch & a pair of pint sized cups. I'd never seen cups that have the same screw caps as the rope perches, before. But I'm finding I'm really liking them. All in all, I think I got a pretty good deal for $25!! Edited June 17, 2014 by birdhouse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray P Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 WOW 25 bucks, Nice cage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRSeedBurners Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 We're looking for something exactly like that. Does it have a brand name/model? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdhouse Posted June 17, 2014 Author Share Posted June 17, 2014 Nothing. Sorry SterlingSL. I didn't even think to ask where it all came from. I was too busy hightailing it out of there before someone came to their senses! lol But I did research the cups because I'd never seen the design before & I might like to get more. I really do like them. Thinking they might have come from Windy City Parrot. They sell First Prize Pet cups. I just looked & they look to have the carrier or one just like it, too. http://www.windycityparrot.com/Fold-Away-Travel-Cage-Carrier-for-Large-Parrots-603-30-X-19-x-22_p_605.html#.U5-q-ygV_ow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana600 Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 We have a smaller version of this cage, we got it from the bird fair. http://countryfeathers.net/TRAVEL-CAGES.html prices are less at the bird fair, but maybe it's been a while. We have had to modify the spring clips because Gilbert dismantles them. I use the quick links on each one for additional security. Now those cups are interesting. I have a solid blue one with that type of connection but the clear acrylic is way cool. That is a double bonus on that great bargain. I am thoroughly amazed you can set your cages on the grass. All my parrots get upset about being set down below waist level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2birds Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Wow, nice cage for 25 bucks. I love CL too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdhouse Posted June 17, 2014 Author Share Posted June 17, 2014 We have a smaller version of this cage, we got it from the bird fair. http://countryfeathers.net/TRAVEL-CAGES.html prices are less at the bird fair, but maybe it's been a while. We have had to modify the spring clips because Gilbert dismantles them. I use the quick links on each one for additional security. Now those cups are interesting. I have a solid blue one with that type of connection but the clear acrylic is way cool. That is a double bonus on that great bargain. I am thoroughly amazed you can set your cages on the grass. All my parrots get upset about being set down below waist level. Kura was the only one I really trusted in my smaller folding carry cage. She just wants to sit & watch the world go by. So she would have been fine in it, except it's kind of small. However, every time I put Phenix in particular outside, he initially spends a ton of time & effort looking for a way to escape. No matter what I did for that cage, I never felt like he was safe in it. It took him no time at all to attack those stupid spring clips especially. No matter whatever additional security measures I added, he was always trying to push thru any real or imagined vulnerable spot. So besides fearing he might escape, I was also afraid he might hurt himself. That just doesn't apply w/the King's carrier. So in spite of it's weight & a few other "design flaws", he hasn't gone out in anything else since I got it. This new carrier is very obviously designed for bigger birds because it's beefier all around. The door latch is tough for me to flip. The clips each have 2 hooks instead of the single one in the small cage. Although I had to laugh because albeit more robust, still only 1 spring per each. Otherwise though, nearly everything about it feels like the average escape artist might actually stay put. Originally, I put the cages on tables on the deck. But when the hawks moved into the yard, I was afraid leave them unattended for any length of time. For a while, that meant the gang got much less outdoors time. Then, I started lugging the cages around on folding tables while I gardened. Eventually I got lazy & just sat them on the ground beside me while I weeded. I think having me right beside them like that made it mostly okay. But I'm also never more than a few feet way, either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbersmom Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Sweet deal! I'm a Craig's List fan myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inara Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Iam also a CL fan. Every Saturday morning with my coffee. What asweet deal on that cage. Loved the piccies!, The most wonderful CL deal I've ever gotton was/is HRH Inara. So glad that I saw her!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdhouse Posted June 22, 2014 Author Share Posted June 22, 2014 Thanks for reminding me! As it happened, I got another extremely awesome bonus into this bargain. When I started searching for a bigger travel cage last fall, I happened on a CL ad for a certain Papillon who stole my heart & "followed me home". Another reason to be glad for Craig's List because she's just about as sweet as they come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbersmom Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 She's beautiful! One of the reasons I DON'T like surfing CL is because I always see something I'd like to bring home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdhouse Posted June 22, 2014 Author Share Posted June 22, 2014 I'm usually much better behaved than that. And to be fair, I did resisted that cute little face & her whole sad story for almost a week. By the time I finally decided to get it out of my system & send the email, I was sure she'd have been spoken for long since. See how well that panned out...? lol And I am very very glad because she really is a sweetheart & she seemed to belong here almost from the start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greywings Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 You done good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana600 Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Awww, she is beautiful. I either missed her arrival or am out of my mind forgetful. What is her name? I have never used Craig's List, but you are certainly good at "it", great timing for both of your treasures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdhouse Posted June 26, 2014 Author Share Posted June 26, 2014 She's even better in real life. I eventually re-named her Pixie & she happened last fall. http://www.greyforums.net/forums/showthread.php?200273-Hoping-for-a-little-help-w-my-newest-Rescue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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