D10-034

2025 - Update 2Just purchased my 2nd one. Moving to a 2 story & wanted one upstairs & downstairs. The 1st one is 3 years in & still looks amazing. This has survived the NorthWest rain, snow & wind.Original Review below…I hate long reviews, so here’s the Quick Cap with details after.KNOW what you’re getting into.At this price point, protect the wood before you put it together.There are pet safe stains & water proofing.I waterproofed every single piece as it will be outside.The roof is the hardest. Find your angle before you even try to screw it together. I did this by blocking it AND using a center object the panels could rest on.I also added roofing paper to prevent leaks.There was zero difficulty with the panels until connecting the two sections of 3 which just required an extra pair of hands to keep the angle correct.I built screen frames for every wire section of the panels to keep the bugs out.Yes, the Lock is inadequate & the doors didn’t line up but those are easy fixes.For the cost, this will be a GREAT secure outdoor house for my Cats to enter from a window.DETAILS:I painted the roof Black.I did not put the Roof together as instructed. I blocked it with bricks on the outside. That wasn’t enough & I needed something in the center to rest the panels on as we adjusted it like a puzzle to find the angle. I used an upside down small trash can & then a stack of paper plates & bowls to accommodate the height.It took a bit of back & forth adjusting to close the seams as much as possible.Once I found the angle, I removed one panel & used the topper that comes with it to suspend the height & screwed what I could reach 1st.At the end for the last 2, I turned it over like the instructions show.Some screws just spun. I did end up buying a larger diameter screw for those but also added some ahead & below to pull the roof sections tight.I stapled roofing paper overlapping to prevent leaks when raining.I’m using this for Cats, so I built screen frames(miter saw, 45 degree angles) to keep out the spiders, carpenter ants, mosquitoes, bees, wasps & whatever else can fit through the wire.Measure for each if you do this because it varies on each panel.I still have a deck to build for it, a floor & Cat climbing fun.For those who want this for a Parrot large enough to bite through the wire, I recommend PlexiGlass panels over the wire on the inside but they will still likely chew on the wood if bored.Building a Hexagon Deck for it as well :) UPDATE : added pic of the Deck

We read the reviews before buying, but bought this anyway - only because we could not find any other options for what we wanted. So we were prepared for the problems this cage would have and it did not disappoint.Wood is cheap and thin - it splinters easily so be careful putting in the screws. But before you can get to that part you will need a trip to Home Depot to get the right screws. The pre-drilled holes were too big for the screws and some screws were too short. While you are there, make sure to get supplies to rebuild the door. And don't forget the wood glue and clamp. You will need that for the roof pieces that will split in half. And good luck getting the roof on. The instructions keep how to put the roof on a secret. We had to search the internet for photos to figure that out, then unscrew parts to refit the entire roof. (Hint the blocks go inside the frame, not outside.)We are hoping after a couple of weekends and only 3 trips to Home Depot for supplies to make the modifications this thing needs it will be ready for the budgies. It will look cute once done and the birds should be happy. But probably that's being optimistic. I see one more trip to the store to find something that will block the perfect budgie size hole in the roof because the roof parts did not line up correctly.

This cage is a little difficult to put together because the wood is so soft. Every time I moved a piece the screws would pop out. I modified mine as soon as I figured that out, and it was much easier to put together and turned out just fine. I used heavy duty Velcro pieces between each screen panel. I also used 3 sturdy zip ties and trimmed the ends. It is sturdy and I Won’t have to worry about screws, popping out in the future. It looks very nice. The top settles nicely on the top although I would put it in an area where you won’t worry have to worry about wind. The last thing I did was add a magnetic Latch to the top for a more secure door. It’s a nice flight cage and I know my budgies will enjoy spreading their wings <3

It's well made easy to assemble ,took me about an hour with one more person, I would not put anything larger than a conure in there African grays and up will be able to chew this up very easily. IT IS OPEN FLOOR , I used a astronturf mat as flooring.I'll be putting my Indian ringnecks, green cheek and blue crown Conuers and Quakers in this.Very pleased with this purchase

This aviary has some pro's and some con's but is good for certain applications. First off the wire is a very fine gage and would not be suitable for birds that chew (such as parrots). It is nice for my finches though because it allows good viewing of the birds. The cage is a bit "flimsy" so I would be apprehensive using it outside in windy conditions. It is however plenty stable for my use indoors.I found the instructions adequate and assembled the unit by myself in about an hour and a half. A second pair of hands would have been helpful but i was able to use a home step stool to help position the parts.This cage is big. It can house up to 4 pairs of finches. It is easily set up to recreate a natural feeling environment for the birds. It is attractive looking and easy to maintain.

This aviary is not very sturdy at all. It is made from extremely soft wood that a small parrot could destroy in a short period of time. The galvanized metal mesh is also very flimsy and when you try to put a different kind of perch on it the perch just kind of hangs there instead of sticking out like it's supposed to. At $329 it is way overpriced for the quality. I purchased mine last year and I've only put my cockatoo in it twice because he can chew right through it. It was such a waste of money. I don't recommend this for birds or anything that can chew wood at all.