VIVOHOME 19 Inch Wrought Iron Bird Travel Carrier Cage for Parrots Conures Lovebird Cockatiel Parakeets Black

This cage is actually really nice. Unusual for a cage of this size which are usually quite flimsy and made of very small diameter bars which bend easily. Makes for a great travel carrier for a small parrot (Senegal). We don't use this for typical travel but rather so that he can spend time in various rooms of the house away from his large cage. Great upgrade for him. All of the bars are a good size allowing him to move freely wherever he wants. We fit several branches, perches, and toys inside for him. The food and water bowls and brackets are nice. The upper carry handle and perch is sturdy. All of the doors are of very nice quality with one opening fully an entire end of the cage which allows for really large access. Because of that this is really easy to use and clean. The doors close and latch securely, he's clever but he's not getting these opened. He is definitely comfortable with this new space, and only took him half a day to get used to it. My only complaint is that the debris catch tray at the bottom doesn't have a stop so when you pick this up to carry it, that tray can easily slide out. I solved this by sticking a binder clip on it. They included a catch for the bottom grate, so they should've added one for the tray too. I definitely recommend this cage for medium to small birds.

This is a great little cage for transporting your birds. It's not big enough to transport a full sized Cockatoo or Macaw, but for smaller birds, it's perfect. I have a Sun Conure and it's just right for transport or to stay in for a few days at a friends if I need to go out of town. Very sturdy and easy to put together. I saw some reviews that stated parts didn't line up and was hard to assemble. Not true for me. It even included an extra screw for each of the three types/sizes of screws included! (how many times have you been shorted on screws or parts for "put it together yourself" products. What a refreshing change!) Directions were clear and easy to follow, although the print was a bit small. This cage would be easy to take down for storage and put back together as it uses "keyhole slots" for some of the screw installation. By taking out only the two screws that hold the top perch in place, you can take it apart for storage. Pretty slick! Don't think that it's held together by those two screws only, as the keyhole slots and the fit make it very stable and sturdy. It's not super light, but still easy to carry. I'd probably put a screw in the ends of the wood perch to make it non-removeable by a skillful bird and to keep it from falling off while carrying or traveling as it just sits on metal tabs with slots in the end of the wood perch. (this was suggested by another reviewer and I agree) On bird size and transport... One of the pics I saw included a miniaturized picture of a Blue and Gold Macaw in the cage.... Not Happening! You could transport a full sized Cockatoo if needed to another location or vet and that would work fine, but not to stay in, even for a night. A couple of conures, budgies, lovebirds, etc... would work fine in this cage for temporary use.

We travel everywhere with our dogs and as we say “have bird, will travel.” Thousands of miles in the summer!! Due to a horrifying accident while traveling, we were looking for a SOLID, safe cage for our Quaker parrot. One that couldn’t be crushed easily. This cage is the PERFECT solution. It was easy to assemble and understand that cage tightens up AFTER you attach the top perch. (Which also serves as a nifty handle for carrying!) No alignment issues, no rough edges. (Think - don’t try and put the screws in backwards for the good/water cups. I’ll wait while you throw a fit, then figure it out) The tray slides in and out for easy cleaning and the grate allows droppings and discarded food to fall right through. We use paper towels on bottom to keep it clean. The only issue I have is that the flip mechanism that holds the tray in place could be a little tighter. Our Quaker sat there and spun it when he was out in the hotel room, but I could see a larger bird just taking it right off. The rope perch needed a little help - we just cut 2 small squares of cardboard to act as larger “washers.” Hey - we were leaving as soon as this was delivered and it worked! There are seat belt loops on two sides of the cage (what word am I looking for?) See the last picture. The car seat belt fit right through and secured the cage perfectly. No sliding around in the seat or having to wedge with travel bags. (And no chewing on bungee cords that become projectiles…) Seriously - the negative reviews make it sound like this cage is terrible. It totally is NOT. YES, it’s heavier - but I’ll take that in order to keep my guy safe any day.

Where do I start. Well, first let me say I actually do really like this cage, but there are some faults as well. Pros -it looks nice, my green cheek conure seems to like it, and seems pretty sturdy. It seems like it will be easy to clean. A nice size for travel or for a sleep cage. I think this cage will be perfect for when I travel for a few days to family’s house and want to take my guy with me. I think it will also work well for outside to get some fresh air. I feel like it’s sturdy enough that the normal predators wouldn’t be able to get to my bird. Cons Was a little difficult to put together, watching the videos did help-actually a must. The instructions that come with it are pretty difficult to follow and are incorrect on which bolts to put where. Also since I put the wrong bolt in first. I still haven’t been able to get the wrong one out so that I can put the correct one in. On the side I got the correct one in, it’s still not wanting to screw all the way in. It is quite heavy, so I wouldn’t say it would be convenient for a quick trip to the vet, but would work great if you were traveling and needed a cage for a few days. Obviously not large enough for long term use. I also own a parakeet/budgie, and I feel like the bar spacing and other gaps may be a little large for him even though it’s described as being for those little guys as well. The Vivo Home sign on the front was actually a hazard for us. While putting together I grabbed the door and actually cut my thumb pretty good on it. Glad I found it and not by bird. This was fixed easily enough with a file, but definitely check. It sliced me right open and I don’t want to think of the damage it could have caused to my birds foot. All in all, for the price, and what you get, I can’t say I’m unhappy, but these are things I would want to know prior to purchase. I would definitely buy again, and if the bar spacing and gaps weren’t quite as big, I would be purchasing one for my parakeet as well, but since that’s not the case, I will need to find an alternate solution for him.

It was pretty easy to put together despite no labels. It did come with instructions and 1 extra of everything. I got this to take my bird with me while I'm outside tending to my garden. I needed something sturdy to protect him from my cat's and my dog. I have a globe backpack but it was just too hot even with a fan. This allows him air flow when it's there. It's the size expected. Seems sturdy other that the tray is plastic. It has to be standing on its legs or it's sitting on the tray which would potentially break the tray. It is kinda heavy for me but I'm not very strong. It's easy to clean. The latch doesn't cover my tray though so if you're not paying attention when you move it the tray will slide right out. It's kinda pricey so I'm hoping it lasts and doesn't rust. But my bird seems to like it more than the backpack.

It is simple to put together and at first seems flimsy until it is assembled. Once it is assembled it holds together very sturdy. I really think we will love traveling with this new cage. I may even consider taking him out when I garden in it. I found this on sale because it was bought as a *good* previously purchased and returned cage with box damage only. The only qualm I had with it is the tray which is barely heavier than Styrofoam and was recieved cracked on one side. I can easily mend it or replace it so I am not taking off for the review. I thought the price was high but after shopping around this is the best cage for the price. The worst thing about this particular cage for me is the weight. It is heavy for me empty but I will manage. I am disabled. It would not be comfortable sitting in a lap but has its own place for a seat belt. I would not want to have to carry it very far even if I was healthy and able. If you need that, get a bag or a different cage. Previously I had a backpack but he ate through the zipper and grommets and mesh. I needed something Amazon parrot proof. This seems to be perfect!

Poor quality, misaligned pieces, chips and dings ... Rust spots, poor paint job. The swivel piece to keep the tray in doesn't even reach low enough. The tray slides right out of picked up at a slight yilt. The holes on the food doors aren't even aligned at the same level making it impossible for me to get one of the cup in and out with out my husband having to bend the door. There should be 4 washers for the rope perch not just 2. I will be replacing it with a wooden perch which is more sturdy for travel. Other than the keyhole and peg type assembly and the metal tabs, the whole cage is only held together by the handle which has 1 bolt on the front and 1 on back. That does make it quick to assemble but I'm a little worried how it will hold up. There are many areas or scratches, scuffs and wear. In several places there are sharp metal spurs, missing paint and looks like it was handled roughly or maybe it was used. There are even rust spots already forming. Be careful near the Vivohome metal label which has sharp edges. Mine also had something scummy or dirty on the sign. Overall it would be a great design if it weren't for the poor workmanship and finish. I love the white and will have to make several fixes to file down the sharp metal spurs and treat the metal that wasn't painted/coated. We'll have to make a longer tab to keep the tray from sliding out. I'm not sure about the doors unless the company can send replacement door with the holes in the proper position. I'll probably end up sending it back if I can find another white travel cage in time to take my foster African grey to her vet visit early February. I wanted time to get her slowly accustomed to her travel cage before then.

It’s a really sturdy cage. I feel like it’s big enough to fit my birds. I have a cockatiel and a conure and I feel like whichever I’m taking will fit perfectly. I wasn’t fully comfortable with how the top fit on as there was a gap between the sides and the top and the panels kind of moved when the cage was moved. So I tied them together just for a little extra security as I don’t want to risk my birds feet or feathers getting pinched. I don’t really like the little rope thing. It’s super cute and I appreciate them including it although it won’t hold much weight. I feel like it could hold a finch or budgie but not so much my fat birds lol. The bowls are nice. I like that there’s a blocker there that prevents the birds from throwing out the bowl. And my final thing is I don’t like the tray. It comes sliding out with the smallest shake and you know it’ll be moving a little in the car. But that’s all my issues. Overall it’s a really good travel cage and I’m quite happy with it. I just wish I didn’t have to DIY something I paid almost 80$ for.