hi everybody! i was wondering if anyone has experience building a custom cage for their bird. I'm quite a DIY-er myself and i plan on exploring this option, both because it allows me to pick the size i want and because i like the option of altering the cage to better fit the bird once it has arrived and settled. the things that worry me the most at the moment are the following:
-what metal/metal alloy should de bars be? i know some oxidants can harm birds but i'm not sure of the details;
-what kinds of wood should be avoided? (toxic, easily destroyed, messy?)
-would it be ok to make the bottom and back of the cage out of acrylic sheeting material? (the kind that is intended for bathrooms and showers?) it seems an easy to maintain material but once again i want to make sure it won't harm the bird in any way.
also if anyone has built a custom cage i would LOVE to see them!