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Maybe Restoring that Old Bird Cage Isn't a Great Idea
Used Cages that need coating repair are a major problem. Most large metal cages that are in production for the past many years now are Powder Coated with non-toxic heat applied coating. To repaint a cage or repair an area that is worn is not a recommended process and puts a bird in jeopardy
This certainly negates a manufacturers warantee and there is no domestic accessory paint company that we are aware of that will certify toxicity levels for birds.
There are so many factors in the powder coatig process, that are too laborious to mention here, that insures proper coating and adherence to the cage, for safe use. DO NOT REFURB YOUR CAGE YOURSELF, UNLESS YOU TAKE IT TO A PROFESSIONAL POWDER COATING COMPANY for stipping and re-coating.
My advice is, is that it's cheaper and certainly safer to purchase a NEW cage
Rick S.
Prevue Pet
This certainly negates a manufacturers warantee and there is no domestic accessory paint company that we are aware of that will certify toxicity levels for birds.
There are so many factors in the powder coatig process, that are too laborious to mention here, that insures proper coating and adherence to the cage, for safe use. DO NOT REFURB YOUR CAGE YOURSELF, UNLESS YOU TAKE IT TO A PROFESSIONAL POWDER COATING COMPANY for stipping and re-coating.
My advice is, is that it's cheaper and certainly safer to purchase a NEW cage
Rick S.
Prevue Pet
Posted by WindyCityParrot.com at Thursday, June 10, 2010 12:48 AM 
Categories: Bird Cage Care, Bird Cage Questions
Tags: DIY
Categories: Bird Cage Care, Bird Cage Questions
Tags: DIY
Rick
I think you made your point and it was very good, perhaps we will get some more cage sales (smile).
Do you remember when years ago it was considered bad to use a cage for a bird that a bird that was sick was in as they could/would die too?
Once it was found cages could be disinfected and used again, people may be using cages that are long past their prime and are due to be replaced.
I have priced having a cage repainted professionally, and it is indeed less expensive to buy a new cage.
Thanks for writing, we like hearing your words of wisdom.
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