Is this cage any good??

[Best Bird]

I recently bought a cage online for about $300. Here is the link to the cage online that shows the website: 3 Color, NEW Large 30" Corner Parrot Bird Wrought Iron Cage Size R30” X 64”H 357 | eBay
I though it would be a good buy but now I am not so sure. One of the sides of the cage came with 2 busted wires and others that are bent...
There is also chipped paint on the seed skirt but it’s not that bad. One of the things that bugging me is that on one of the sides there is no coating over the wrought iron...a factory mistake. The wires of the cage are also a little bendy but probably sturdy enough for a cockatiel?
I also noticed on the feeding doors the screw that the little door swings on is not powder coated either.... is this bad since they could chew on it and it’s by the water bowl or am I just worrying too much?
The last thing I’m not so sure about is the trays that I’ll be cleaning. They are also metal and not plastic so when I’ll be sliding them out to clean them, there will be metal sliding on metal. Will this eventually wear out the powder coating on the bottom of the cage and trays? Should I just replace the broken side of the cage with all the issues, not worry about the not coated screws and call it good? Or should I just return it and find a new cage? If anyone has cage suggestions they found online that they think would work for a cockatiel, I’d be more than happy to see them! If this one doesn’t work I’d like a big one so she has plenty of space.

 

[BirdLady13]

Is the bar spacing 1/2″ – 5/8″? It's hard to tell from the photos. This is by far the largest cage I've ever seen someone house a cockatiel in! You definitely went above and beyond; i'm sure she'll appreciate being spoiled. The only thing I would be concerned with is fixing the busted wires. Lastly, I wouldn't worry about the metal on metal. She can't get to the tray at all, and likely won't spend much time on the grate.

 

[dollfish]

Yeah just fix the broken wires and you'll be good. i wouldn't worry about the screws and the other bits that aren't coated. It isn't likely for your bird to come into much contact with these bits. The trays are usually made of metal for a reason that I can't undertsand. Plastic is so easy to clean and transport and makes for a lighter cage to move around. Your cockatiel will be very happy in it!

 

[Mizzely]

I'd be asking for a refund or replacement for the broken wires.

 

[dollfish]

Is the bar spacing 1/2″ – 5/8″? It's hard to tell from the photos. This is by far the largest cage I've ever seen someone house a cockatiel in! You definitely went above and beyond; i'm sure she'll appreciate being spoiled. The only thing I would be concerned with is fixing the busted wires. Lastly, I wouldn't worry about the metal on metal. She can't get to the tray at all, and likely won't spend much time on the grate.

I think it is small enough to house cockatiels if you look in relation to her fingers.

 

[Dartman]

The manufacturer might send you the replacement panel for the bad one if you contact them.

 

[TTMango]

That cage is huge for a cockatiel. My husband would kill me if I brought a cage like that into the house. I made sure to ordered my cage at a place that I could easily return “ Walmart”.
My cage came with a cracked poop tray. I contacted the company and they are sending me a new one.
My cage is like $95 with tax. The only thing I don’t like about my cage is the poop tray. Tray is made out of cheap plastic and there is no seed guard on it. It’s not a big deal to me because I could always go to Home Depo buy myself a plastic sheet, cut it up, and zip tie it to the cage to prevent the seeds from getting all over the place. Overall I’m very happy with my cage.

 

[Best Bird]

That cage is huge for a cockatiel. My husband would kill me if I brought a cage like that into the house. I made sure to ordered my cage at a place that I could easily return “ Walmart”.
My cage came with a cracked poop tray. I contacted the company and they are sending me a new one.
My cage is like $95 with tax. The only thing I don’t like about my cage is the poop tray. Tray is made out of cheap plastic and there is no seed guard on it. It’s not a big deal to me because I could always go to Home Depo buy myself a plastic sheet, cut it up, and zip tie it to the cage to prevent the seeds from getting all over the place. Overall I’m very happy with my cage.

Oh I really like that cage! I think I might get one like that for my budgie Alder! I went ahead and kept the cage I ordered for my cockatiel Blush and she seems really happy. And yeah lol I did go overboard on size but I guess she’s happy, plus I wanted her to have plenty of room to move since I’m going to be gone at college most of the day.

 

[Bookwyrm]

Oh I really like that cage! I think I might get one like that for my budgie Alder! I went ahead and kept the cage I ordered for my cockatiel Blush and she seems really happy. And yeah lol I did go overboard on size but I guess she’s happy, plus I wanted her to have plenty of room to move since I’m going to be gone at college most of the day.

There's no such thing as too big! It's amazing that you got such a large one! I'll have to keep it in mind for when I actually have money...
So glad you have a happy bird!

 

[Shezbug]

If you ask for replacement panels for any that are damaged or not powder coated they should send you some new ones. Everything else is not a problem really as long as the bar spacing is right for the bird you intend to put in there.

Just noticed you do not have a bar running through the bottom of the cage to hold the trays up.... does that cage have two trays?

 

[Best Bird]

If you ask for replacement panels for any that are damaged or not powder coated they should send you some new ones. Everything else is not a problem really as long as the bar spacing is right for the bird you intend to put in there.

Just noticed you do not have a bar running through the bottom of the cage to hold the trays up.... does that cage have two trays?

Yeah I just hadn’t finished putting it together. I decided to keep the cage this is what it looks like right now

 

[anurim]

Yeah I just hadn’t finished putting it together. I decided to keep the cage this is what it looks like right now View attachment 354142

such a pretty cage, love it!

 

[Ali]

A very spoilt birdy you have! Beautiful setup!

 

[TTMango]

Yeah I just hadn’t finished putting it together. I decided to keep the cage this is what it looks like right now View attachment 354142

Your bird is going to love it... He/She is never going to want to leave its cage...

 

[Shezbug]

Yeah I just hadn’t finished putting it together. I decided to keep the cage this is what it looks like right now View attachment 354142

I have the same cage but larger- Burt loves it and refuses to move into the larger double macaw cage....... he will have no choice soon as he has broken way too many of the welds for me to be happy with him using his original cage anymore lol. I may end up buying a new corner cage for him if he is insistent enough that he hates the newer double mac cages

 

[Mhert]

If the seller isn't cooperative you may be able to keep the bars with the broken welds together with a bolt and two large enough washers.