Dog run as indoor caging?

[ParrotJunkie]

Hello! I was thinking of doing this dog run as an indoor cage. I would buy extra panels to make the roof wire. It is powder coated and 10 gauge. I know the youtuber Our Humans also uses this “cage” but I would love a second opinion. Thank you!

here’s the run v
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...gt-20&linkId=1df0bb81e687b3fe024848c46baf6db8

 

[Hankmacaw]

I don't know how large of a macaw you have, but a larger bird (like a Greenwinged ) could snip through the wire quite easily.

 

[Macawnutz]

I had one of those. We never used it as they could put their heads through the bars. Especially where the sides meet. They were also so cheap that some of the bars were not welded.

 

[Destiny]

I don't know how large of a macaw you have, but a larger bird (like a Greenwinged ) could snip through the wire quite easily.

Big macaws are scary.

 

[JLcribber]

Doesn’t show the bar spacing anywhere on that site but just from the picture it’s way too wide spacing.

 

[Hankmacaw]

Naw. Big macaws are sweety pies. Love 'em to death.

 

[ParrotJunkie]

Doesn’t show the bar spacing anywhere on that site but just from the picture it’s way too wide spacing.

Apparently it’s 2 inch spacing

 

[ParrotJunkie]

Naw. Big macaws are sweety pies. Love 'em to death.

How can we not? They are so lovely.

 

[ParrotJunkie]

I had one of those. We never used it as they could put their heads through the bars. Especially where the sides meet. They were also so cheap that some of the bars were not welded.

That’s disappointing I Spoke to people that use this no problem after speaking with that one youtuber. I’m still skeptical though.

 

[Feather]

I would take anything from youtube with a grain of salt. Having a camera doesn't actually make anyone an expert.

 

[aooratrix]

I've known several people to use these. It really depends on the bird: some birds climb around on perches, play with toys, and ignore the bars. Others will make it their mission to destroy the bars. Also, as others have mentioned, they are not all of the same quality, and almost all of them will require some MacGyvering.

 

[ParrotJunkie]

I would take anything from youtube with a grain of salt. Having a camera doesn't actually make anyone an expert.

haha true that! I have seen some very questionable content from some "bird" youtubers

 

[ParrotJunkie]

I've known several people to use these. It really depends on the bird: some birds climb around on perches, play with toys, and ignore the bars. Others will make it their mission to destroy the bars. Also, as others have mentioned, they are not all of the same quality, and almost all of them will require some MacGyvering.

Oh yea I met this Greenwing and it didnt matter how many toys this bird had as soon as it was in a cage it would try to pry the bars off hehe.

 

[KhanKrazy]

I wanted to give this a shot. So I did.

I had my friend bring her Macaw over and we experimented for a few hours (supervised the whole time). Benny (her Macaw) is a 22 year old B&G. He snapped through the wires in an hour, and he could completely stick his head through within 20 minutes (and he had a lot of fun doing it... yelling peek a boo every time he stuck his head out) yeah... I wouldn’t advise it. I guess it’s possible with the right sized panels? But I’d rather just spend the money on an XL cage or on bird proofing an entire room. Fun idea. But in practically? Failed. At least for a Macaw

 

[ParrotJunkie]

I wanted to give this a shot. So I did.

I had my friend bring her Macaw over and we experimented for a few hours (supervised the whole time). Benny (her Macaw) is a 22 year old B&G. He snapped through the wires in an hour, and he could completely stick his head through within 20 minutes (and he had a lot of fun doing it... yelling peek a boo every time he stuck his head out) yeah... I wouldn’t advise it. I guess it’s possible with the right sized panels? But I’d rather just spend the money on an XL cage or on bird proofing an entire room. Fun idea. But in practically? Failed. At least for a Macaw

Yea I think im going to go with one of those double macaw cages instead.

 

[Itsr2r]

I built an 8x10x7 with a 5x5 attached extension about 5-6 years ago and have had up to 8 macaws in the larger side at once with absolutely no damage to it. It all depends on the bird. I also use some of the panels as a secondary outside aviary.