Posted by doggiedawg on March 26, 2003 at 00:55:37:
In Reply to: Need feedback on HQ Cages if you have any posted by Buk on March 22, 2003 at 19:28:17:
Hi Birdlover.. I have not heard about that particular cage but I mUSt share this place with you all.. they dont hae a web address and you have to get a catalogue but the prices!..The PRICES are wonderful! They have parakeet gyms for 10.00 !! Its amazing!mny toys are 1 and 2 dollars! They have perches that are those theraputic type on sale now for 5 dollars. The phone number is 800-443-5769 and you can order a catalogue over the phone. Their cages are fantastic priced...everywhere from 6.00 to about 25.00 and they have these BIG Cages ..that are any size you wish to order. You can get tem custom made. They are realy great! Well I just had to share:) GBY & HAPPY BIRDKEEPING!!:We're considering buying new cages for our budgies and tiel. One we found that's really nice is by "HQ" The following website: http://www.avianplains.com/avianplains/hqcages.htm claims the cages are tested as safe but I notice they say the finish coat is what they tested, they don't really say anything about the metal. The cages are made in China. A pet shop we feel is reputable sells them in their bird supply store and uses them for their own birds. But I'm leary. Anyone know any good or bad info on these cages? The text below is from the website:
:"HQ applies the polyester finish to the cages using a powder-coat paint system at 450 degrees temperature. The HQ paint process yields unparalleled adherence of the finish eliminating the paint stripping problems common with other cages. HQ paints contain only ultra-safe levels of toxic elements. In general, the white color paint is most prone to contain heavy metals such as zinc. The HQ white paint has been tested at Louisiana Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory and the zinc content is reported at 80 ppm, a more than safe level (270 ppm is considered the maximum safe content)."
