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Old 08-19-2008, 03:06 PM
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We need to purchase a cage for our new CAG. We found a cage with horizontal bars all the way around. It measure 67Hx36Lx24D. It opens on top, however, we would not have it open! The other one is a dome top, too. It has both vertical and horizontal bars around it. It measures
66Hx32Lx23D. Any advice as to which one would be better for a grey? I've also read that dome tops might not be the best choice for a grey. Any thougths on that?
thanks so much!!!!
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Old 08-19-2008, 03:12 PM
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I have a U2, but I think either would work. Although I like the open top ones best.

Why wouldn't you open it?
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Old 08-19-2008, 03:17 PM
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I'd be afraid if it ever closed b/c the perch got loose.
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Old 08-19-2008, 03:20 PM
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They are pretty secure. I wouldn't see anything to worry about, plus I bet your gray would love it. Do you have pictures of each cage?
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Old 08-19-2008, 03:26 PM
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The first one is the one with the horizontal bars all around it. We're wondering though, is it better for a grey to have a rectangle cage and a playtop?
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Old 08-19-2008, 04:33 PM
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I like the open top!
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Old 08-19-2008, 06:04 PM
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the thing that is nopt safe about the open top ones is that if u do not have it securly locked down *pad lock* that if your grey decides to be mischievious that his/her head will get stuck and or clamped when he/she tries to push open the doors but not strong enough to push it all the way

i do still llike the open top just make sure u pad lock it down when not in use
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the thing that is nopt safe about the open top ones is that if u do not have it securly locked down *pad lock* that if your grey decides to be mischievious that his/her head will get stuck i do still llike the open top just make sure u pad lock it down when not in use
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For my macaw I have pad locks for all openings. He knows how to get out.
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Old 08-19-2008, 06:19 PM
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When closed, the top has a lock on it. I'm leaning more towards that one. Have you heard anything about greys not liking dome tops? That they prefer a cage with corners.

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Old 08-19-2008, 07:07 PM
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even if the cage have a lock on it u need to get something that will ensure your grey will not get out when u are not home

better safe than sorry

then i guess padlock is not a good idea maybe a really good locker lock?
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