Help! Need quick recommendations for SAFE cage!

[MisfitHouse]

My Kiwi (Senegal) was sick for the last two weeks. Just found out it's metal toxicity - most likey the cage -because he picks the paint off constantly. Are modern cages safe for a bird like that or not? If A&E powder coated cages are not safe what cage type can I use? I have to find something by Sat when he comes home from his hospital stay. Please help. So difficult to search thru all the cage details... and back to work tomorrow and no time to research! Thanks!

 

[AutumnRain]

If cost is not an issue, King's stainless steel cages are definitely safe. They are pricier though. Sometimes they can be found used and for a lot less on Craigslist. Here's the link for their cages. Hopefully others will come along with more suggestions if cost is a factor. I just knew they were safe.

 

[Mizzely]

Powder coating is intended to keep them away from a lesser metal that is not safe usually. So if he is peeling off the paint, you absolutely need something that is not powder coated. Your options really are Stainless Steel or Aluminum in that case. King's has both.

 

[iamwhoiam]

A&E and Caitec also sell stainless steel cages. Check out Wayfair. Many of the cages are renamed even though they are manufactured by well known cage companies. The renamed ones are a bit cheaper.
One example: Wayfair.com - Online Home Store for Furniture, Decor, Outdoors & More This is actually a Caitec Featherland cage. Sells for more money under that name.

 

[Rain Bow]

A&E and Caitec also sell stainless steel cages. Check out Wayfair. Many of the cages are renamed even though they are manufactured by well known cage companies. The renamed ones are a bit cheaper.
One example: Wayfair.com - Online Home Store for Furniture, Decor, Outdoors & More This is actually a Caitec Featherland cage. Sells for more money under that name.

I was just going to ask you for this link again! Thanks for posting it, I couldn't remember the site.

 

[tattoosiva]

Prevue Pet Products Stainless Steel Playtop Bird Cage, Small Amazon.com : Prevue Pet Products Stainless Steel Playtop Bird Cage, Small : Pet Supplies

I have this in the small size for 1 cheek and we've been very happy with it. Considering it has a playtop and free shipping with prime, the medium is a good price.

 

[Matto]

He should not be able to pick the paint off. That sounds like an old or poorly made cage. I would think that a company that did better powder-coating would also be fine.

 

[Mizzely]

He should not be able to pick the paint off. That sounds like an old or poorly made cage. I would think that a company that did better powder-coating would also be fine.

You'd be surprised...my Hahns could strip it off an Avian Adventures safe and those have some of the nicest powder coating I've encountered!

 

[Matto]

You'd be surprised...my Hahns could strip it off an Avian Adventures safe and those have some of the nicest powder coating I've encountered!

Wow, that's crazy.

 

[Kokako]

Aluminum cages would also be safe and a bit lighter, though they are just as expensive as the stainless steel for the size. The kings Al travel cages might be a good if he chews during travel too, or Celtei if fabric is ok.

 

[MisfitHouse]

Oh yeah, he can chip paint off brand new cages! I'll take a look at the links. No way I can afford a kings cage unless I could find a used one. We bought a new A&E cage for now. The wayfair one looks promising though!

 

[Rain Bow]

Oh yeah, he can chip paint off brand new cages! I'll take a look at the links. No way I can afford a kings cage unless I could find a used one. We bought a new A&E cage for now. The wayfair one looks promising though!

Watch Craigslist you may fall on one, by accident. I haven't had great luck but there doesn't seem to be a ton of parrots in my area. I went almost 2 hours away & onky sort of found a few.

 

[MisfitHouse]

A&E and Caitec also sell stainless steel cages. Check out Wayfair. Many of the cages are renamed even though they are manufactured by well known cage companies. The renamed ones are a bit cheaper.
One example: Wayfair.com - Online Home Store for Furniture, Decor, Outdoors & More This is actually a Caitec Featherland cage. Sells for more money under that name.

IamWhoIam, I bought this one! It was on sale. Yay. But how do you know it is from Caitec? And how can you tell if it is real stainless versus some sort of coating? I thought magnets would not stick to stainless and I tested this cage and the magnet does stick... :/
Also, if anyone buys this small cage, it took a month to get here. Not very happy with that but it finally arrived today and Kiwi might be able to come off his meds finally!

 

[iamwhoiam]

IamWhoIam, I bought this one! It was on sale. Yay. But how do you know it is from Caitec? And how can you tell if it is real stainless versus some sort of coating? I thought magnets would not stick to stainless and I tested this cage and the magnet does stick... :/
Also, if anyone buys this small cage, it took a month to get here. Not very happy with that but it finally arrived today and Kiwi might be able to come off his meds finally!

Caitec/Featherland Ellicott Manor Bird Cage Folding Stainless Steel Ellicott Manor Bird Cage | Caitec Corporation

Is Stainless Steel Magnetic? | Metal Supermarkets

There is a misconception that all stainless steels are not magnetic. In fact, some types and grades of stainless steels are magnetic.

www.metalsupermarkets.com

Sometimes Wayfair can be very slow when it comes to shipping things. I believe I waited 3 mos. for an Avian Adventures Mediana cage. Did the cage come from Wayfair or was it drop shipped from the manufacturer? The AA cages I purchase never come directly from the vendor but are drop shipped from the manufacturer.

What do you think of the cage?

 

[zoo mom]

He should not be able to pick the paint off. That sounds like an old or poorly made cage. I would think that a company that did better powder-coating would also be fine.

My Senegal stripped the powder coat off a California cage and a king's cage. He is now in stainless steel.

 

[MisfitHouse]

My Senegal stripped the powder coat off a California cage and a king's cage. He is now in stainless steel.

Elaine, first off, I love your birds names! And second, which stainless did you get? Did Jason get sick from eating the paint chips??

 

[MisfitHouse]

Caitec/Featherland Ellicott Manor Bird Cage Folding Stainless Steel Ellicott Manor Bird Cage | Caitec Corporation

Is Stainless Steel Magnetic? | Metal Supermarkets

There is a misconception that all stainless steels are not magnetic. In fact, some types and grades of stainless steels are magnetic.

www.metalsupermarkets.com

Sometimes Wayfair can be very slow when it comes to shipping things. I believe I waited 3 mos. for an Avian Adventures Mediana cage. Did the cage come from Wayfair or was it drop shipped from the manufacturer? The AA cages I purchase never come directly from the vendor but are drop shipped from the manufacturer.

What do you think of the cage?

The cage is a little small but if it's safe for him, he will have to deal with the size. I like the fold out and snap together construction as we move a lot and usually have to disassemble a thousand screws or leave cages intact and hang the big, heavy bird cages in the truck so they don't get beat to death from the bad roads.
I dont know who sent it but they told me after a week it was backordered.

 

[zoo mom]

Elaine, first off, I love your birds names! And second, which stainless did you get? Did Jason get sick from eating the paint chips??

I got Jason's cage off Craigslist. I haven't a clue what brand it is. I have never been seen another like it.