Posted by: Jamieleigh on: December 3, 2008
As I put up my outdoor aviaries, I realized water got into the inside of my cage parts. It rains a lot here in the tropical state of Florida…
The water that came back out was a rusty red color. I looked at Dave with a questioning look to which he told me it had rusted on the inside. I was so disappointed. I remember plenty of rusting metal while living on the island of Saipan where all the cars rust!
I stepped back and clicked off photos of my newly built aviaries knowing that was the very last time I would ever see them look so nice. Why? Because powder coating rusts as does everything else that isn’t 304 grade stainless steel.
I did my research after spending the money and knowing when I move, those gorgeous cages won’t be able to come with me. And this is what I found:
It won’t bend or rust and is 100% non-toxic and safe for avian species.
It is said that 304 grade stainless steel is flawless and that the only products equally as safe and non-toxic to use for bird cages is bamboo or wood but I think we all know what would happen in that regard with our feathered pals!
Lastly, cages made from 304 grade stainless steel LAST. You won’t be replacing these type of cages, ever! And birds live a long time so how great is that? What a penny-saver!
“Even though the ease of ownership is a great benefit, the greatest benefit is the lifespan of stainless steel cages. If you get a truly authentic 304-grade stainless steel cage that is well constructed, that cage could very well last a millennium if properly cared for. On the other hand, you could buy a top brand name powder-coated cage, and take good care of it, and you’ll be lucky if it makes it beyond a decade before it’s completely rusted out and becoming unsuitable for your feathered friend. I highly recommend stainless steel for all of these reasons, and if you can afford to get one you wont be sorry that you did.”
You will only make the mistake of not getting one, once.
