Help choosing a cage for Galah

Featheredsamurai

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I feel like whenever I look at a cage I get paranoid and think of all the dangers, and just that I'm not seeing them in person. If anyone has used the cages before or knows someone who did, or maybe just have useful info please share :)

I've been browsing at pet stores, birds stores, Craigslist, local classifieds, eBay, online bird stores. I've found a few cages I'm interested in. Unfortunately I don't make that much and I want to get her the biggest cage I can fit in my room within my budget($200-$300). When I start school two days a week Rosie will be in her cage for most of the day, I'll be able to take her out for an hour or two in the morning before I leave.
Her current cage is a playtop, it's living space is 22 wide, 17 deep, 25 tall and she has so little room.


here's the first cage,
This is the lowest priced cage. It's $219 (close out price & free shipping) from a eBay seller with fantastic reviews. I'd take off the scatter guard and I don't think I'll ever open the top. At the moment this seems like the best choice, I've heard that galahs really like dome tops and it would give Rosie a lot more space.
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Features:

  • Powder-coated White(or black) Vein iron.
  • Non-Toxic Epoxy finished safe for bird.
  • Strong metal wire Bar that big parrots can not bend.
  • Rectangular Tubes constructed Main Frame for more steady.
  • Open play top with Perch for more extra space to play
  • Durable Snap Lock on front door for convenient access.
  • A flip lock design to prevent escape
  • Three locking Feeder Doors for fast feeding.
  • Three interior stainless steel Feeding Bowls for dry food, wet food or water.
  • The interior wooden Perches for more exercise.
  • One more Free Perch for backup.
  • Mesh hurdle structure is escape-proof.
  • Lower removable Grate and slide-out Tray for easy cleaning.
  • Four Swivel Casters with metal cover for mobility and durability.
Second choice($249.90)
I was really set on getting a playtop and found this cage interesting. The top kinda worries me though, the way the bares make a little loop seems like a hazard.


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  • Powder-coated Black/White Vein iron.
  • Non-Toxic Epoxy finished safe for bird.
  • Strong metal wire Bar that big parrots can not bend.
  • Welded designed and Rectangular Tubes constructed Main Frame.
  • Open Top Play area with Perch, Ladder, two Stainless Steel Bowls and Free Toy.
  • Unique 2-in-1 front door opens down as a landing-style door.
  • Durable Snap Lock on Front Door for convenient access.
  • A flip lock design to prevent escape
  • Two locking Feeder Doors for fast feeding.
  • Two interior stainless steel Feeding Bowls for food or water.
  • Two interior wooden Perches for more exercise.
  • One more Free Perch for backup.
  • Lower removable Grate for easy cleaning.
  • Top and bottom metal slide-out Trays for a breeze to clean.
  • Four Swivel Casters with metal cover for mobility and durability
third choice
This is the most expensive(393) and the smallest cage. It was my first choice but it's not deep at all and I want the biggest I can afford.
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  • Entire cage front panel swings open for effortless access for EZ cage cleaning
  • Horizontal side bars all EZ climbing and promote exercise
  • Playtop Activity Bar with multiple attachment points for hanging toys and enrichment tools, plus a natural shaved wood perch and 2 ceramic crocks.
  • Highly effective and easy to remove seed guards
  • Spring loaded double locks offer added security.
  • Locking casters for increased stability
  • Interior living space is 30.5" long, 22.75" wide, 37.25" high.
 

kc_y0

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I really like the 3rd one! Lots of hanging space for toys haha :)
 

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I personally love the second.
 
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Featheredsamurai

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Thanks so much for the input everyone, I feel a lot more at ease about making a choice. I've decided I'm going to get the first cage, it's important to me to get the cage with the largest living space. I do really like the second cage, the only down side is the tower section is so thin I don't feel she'll use it or enjoy it. The third cage is also awesome but so small D:

Thanks everyone :D I'm hopefully going to order it next week when I get paid and I'll take pics when it finally arrives.
 
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I just ordered Rosie's cage :D I went with the first cage because it had the largest living space. It should be here on or before the 4th! So excited!
 

aliray

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I just read your post and was going to vote for the first one I like the bigger inside space.:D
 

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