Purchased for a pair of southern flying squirrels. This is a great cage for the price, it’s affordable, spacious, and the horizontal 1/2” spaced bars make it an excellent choice for soft-use small-medium animals who like to climb. I would deem this appropriate for sugar gliders, rats, flying squirrels, and other similarly active and tame climby pets. Some reptiles too.
Things to note:
The access doors are large, so if your intended resident isn’t tame, you’re going to have a freedom problem. A smaller or even half door would be nice, but this is an extremely affordable cage so it’s not going to have every amenity.
There are two little side doors that sort of snap lock into place. Be wary of curious critter fingers when using them. These would be helpful however for a sitter to access a food or water dish in your absence without having to use the giant front doors.
Pros:
Looks nice.
Sturdy and reasonably well made.
Seems pretty secure, no flimsy access points and the locks and extra tray latches seem sturdy.
Appreciate the split bottom tray, much easier to deal with than having one giant metal tray.
I can’t detect any dangerous pinch or escape spots, no protruding screws, anything like that. Seems safe for its inhabitants.
Powder coating and welding seems good, time will tell!
Wheels are nice and sturdy, smooth.
Love the ability to expand it, and we plan to do so!
Cons:
Putting together the first few panels is really tricky and involves a bit of swearing, it will test your marriage and sanity. Once you get the back and front panels attached to the middle frame, piece of cake. Took us less than an hour from unboxing to completion.
Honestly, this is a really solid cage at this price point. Anyone griping has obviously never invested thousands in a parrot cage. If I was looking for a parrot enclosure, I’d spend the extra on a high end parrot cage knowing the wear and tear they must endure and the extra features it would have. For what I consider a soft use resident (small to medium mammals or reptiles), this is great.
If you’re on the fence, go for it. You won’t regret the size, your critters will truly appreciate the space. I’ve owned a lot of enclosures, and am very happy with this purchase.
Will probably buy more of these in the future, as this is a nice enclosure for rehabbing wildlife.
Thanks, Exotic Nutrition!
- Licensed Wildlife Rehabber
K, Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review for our Borneo Cage. We're so glad you found it to be a great value for your southern flying squirrels. We appreciate your detailed feedback and will definitely take note of your suggestions for smaller access doors and more secure side doors. We're happy to hear that you find the cage to be sturdy, safe, and well-made.
Amazing quality, exactly what I was looking for for my chinchillas. They love it!
I.B., Thank you for your positive review! We are so happy to hear that our Borneo Cage was exactly what you were looking for and that your chinchillas love it.
I received this cage as a gift. One of the front doors has to be lifted for me to lock it. The back panel arrived without the screw insert things that the screws screw into to hold the cage together so the cage cannot be put together completely or used. For $420 these should not be issues I am having. I was so excited for this cage but I am VERY disappointed with the quality. I wish there was a number for me to call to get the replacement parts but at the moment I am just sitting around waiting for an email. I have added a picture of the part that is missing the inserts as well as what the inserts look like as I am not sure what they are called. Locks are also hard to open and close. I am going to try to oil them.
Bree, Thank you for bringing this issue to our attention. We apologize for the inconvenience and frustration you have experienced with the Borneo Cage. We take quality control very seriously and we understand how disappointing it must be to receive a faulty product. We are happy to inform you that we will be shipping the replacement Back Panel and you can expect delivery within a few business days. There is no need for you to return anything. We appreciate your patience and understanding while we work to resolve this issue for you. If you have any further concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We want to ensure that you are completely satisfied with your purchase.
My conure loves her new home!
The same cage, different defective part. One side missing the screw plugs in the holes that actually help keep the cage together. Emailed customer service twice in 8 days with photos and have heard nothing. Very disappointing!! This expensive cage is completely useless!!!!
Jeanne, thank you for bringing this to our attention. We apologize for the inconvenience and frustration caused by the defective parts in your Borneo Cage. We understand how important it is to have a fully functioning cage for your pet. Rest assured, we have shipped the replacement Back Left Panel Part C via FedEx. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Please let us know if you have any further concerns.