Cage

I want to build a better bird cage......?

I have a Sparrow, and I want to build her a cage. What is the best design to use, and it needs to be cat-proof. I want the bottom to slide out easily, for cleaning purposes. She is a small bird, but she loves to fly. So the cage needs to be big, but also good looking. Any help would be appreciated. I do NOT want to buy a cage. I want to build one. I am not asking for advice. I am asking for designs. And for you people who think youre smart in saying to just release her, I can't because ive raised her from a baby, and she is imprinted. She is too used to humans and cats, so that she is not afraid of either. She wouldnt last long in the wild. Have a *nice* day. Oh, and congrats on your 2 points, for a *pointless* answer. AND it is not illegal to keep HOUSE sparrows in CT.

Public Comments

1. I have a feeling that it might be less expensive to buy a cage on sale at your local store. As for the rest, My cats really don't want it cat-proof.
2. Ummm better check with your local state laws. It's illegal to keep sparrows in captive. But to answer your question, SafeGuard.com has some nice cages cheap. Good Luck!
3. try to build a cage which is not too small. make sure the cage is huge enough for your size, no jokes....it will ensure that u can enter the cage and clean every corner of the cage. try to connect the cage with good drainae system, so that the smell of feces will be minimized.
4. Let the bird go. Have a nice day.
5. I don't know if you can keep a sparrow in captivity, but if you want to make a cage for it and you know how do it then do it. I guess it is better than letting it go and dying out in the wild. My cockatiels had baby's and killed the first 2 so I took the third one from the egg and raised it. Everything I read said If I had never hand feed a baby bird I shouldn't try, but if I didn't then it would have died. Now the baby is almost 3 months old, now if I hadn't tried then he would be dead. So I say, save the bird, do what you think is best. I don't know much about designs, so Good Luck