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Free or Extremely cheap Parrot Cage

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  • 28-04-2010 5:32pm
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    EraseAndRewind
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    Looking for a free or v cheap cage to suit macaw-have been awarded a free bird through an adoption scheme but due to my husband recently been made redundant there is no way we can afford the prices :(

    my kids are so excited about our new pet and i dont want to leave them down

    would appreciate any help/info

    thanks ;)


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    morganafay
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,534 ✭✭✭morganafay


    Would you or your husband maybe be able to build one? It might be difficult, I dunno. I guess it'd have to have very strong wire.

    I would check ebay and pet supply websites. I was on zooplus.co.uk there since I'm always looking for rabbit stuff, and the cheapest they have is about £150.

    I think there is an irish parrot forum or something, if you look there then maybe someone has one for sale, or you could make a post and ask them.

    Or maybe check donedeal.ie in the pet accessory section.

    I don't know if you'll be able to find one for free but worth looking I guess. Good luck :)


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    Sigma Force
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    Good on you for taking on a rescue but surely the rescue wants to make sure you can afford to keep the bird, macaws are cheap enough to feed but their toys and vet fees can cost a bomb.
    zooplus.co.uk have the best priced cages you need a very big one so wether you buy second hand or new it will be pricey.


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    thebiglad
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    Check out Adverts.ie, gumtree.ie or ask in local pet shops, perhaps they know someone wanting to get rid of a cage?


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    Run_to_da_hills
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    If you do buy a second hand cage make sure it is well disinfected with the appropriate disinfectant before you put your bird into it.

    God knows what could have happened to its previous occupier. :eek:

    Ordinary houshold cleaners such as bleach or Dettol could harm your bird if not rinced out properly.


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    Shelli2
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    I know the kids would be hugely disapointed, but imagine how upset they would be if the bird got sick and you couldn't afford the vets bills to keep it alive??

    Really don't want to put a dampner on things, but would it not be best to hold off until you can afford all the necessary equipment and future needs of the animal?


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