Wine-Box Bird Cage

I wanted to extend the space for my birds to fly. Not wanting to buy a new cage I began to brainstorm on ways to build an extended space.
I built this bird cage for about $10. It slides into the open cage door of the other cage.

Step 1 Materials

2 Wine boxes (the same size or one can be slightly longer. You will use these for the top and bottom) ~Free-$2
2 Cheese Log boxes (can acquire them from whole foods or anyplace selling higher end cheese, arriving early in the morning when they do production or calling the day before for holding. Goat cheese logs or small brie rounds come in "slatted boxes" you will use the slats for the door area) ~ Free
1 Roll of 1/2" hardware cloth (Do not get copper, zinc, or brass it is toxic for the birdies) ~$8
Branch (To block sharp wires at connection point)

Staple Gun
Staples
Hammer
Wire Cutters
Needle-nose Pliers

Comments

[59olds]

Holy crap thats awesome and cheap, better than store bought cages

[Biggsy]

I wish I could do it myself... but unfortunately my parrot would DESTROY that completely... Very good idea though for smaller birds!

[idehi]

Good point. It is for Finches. =)

[Kaptain Kool]

Great idea!