Request suggestions on making a grate

[BirdWhisperer]

Hi BB:

I have to make a grate for the bottom of my budgie's sleep cage.

Any suggestions on which materials to use and/or where I can find something.
The bottom measures 11 x 12 inches.

[swanwillow]

why?

I prefer grateless. I also use crocks instead of those silly plastic dishes. Heavy duty ceramic all the way for my babies! The only FID I have on a grate is my lorikeet, and I'm seriously debating taking that one out too.

If you clean every day, there isn't that much mess.

[fluffy_stitch]

maybe you could see if you could get an ss oven grate from a homewares store that might fit?

[Rach]

Indy's cage came without a grate - when I needed one I called the company that made the cage and explained why I needed one. They didn't have the size I needed but sent me one that was larger then the cage I have. I was able to cut it down to fit. Works great.

[BirdWhisperer]

Thanks Rach:

I cannot find the manufacuturer name on the cage. We've had the "sleeping cage" for a very long time.

I think we will just make something. What I would like is what should the material be.

Bogie just goes down there when dawn breaks and we are still asleep. I would like to discourage that.

Again, thanks.