The Madagascar cage is very nice and well constructed. It was easy to assemble. All the hardware and cage components were well identified.
The only downside to the cage is that the ledges are wire instead of solid. I can't speak for my sugar gliders, but the design of the ledges strike me as uncomfortable. I'm replacing those with fleece bridges and artificial garlands.
I like the solid shelf on the bottom of the cart. Some carts, like my previous parrot cage, have a wire shelf, so items placed on that shelf can tip over.
The wire ledges aside, I give the cage five stars. I give the starter pack only three stars, and here's why:
The Silent Runner wheel is not suitable for sugar gliders. It sits too close to the cage and can allow a glider's tail to get caught between the wheel and cage. Extending the wheel out farther from the cage would rectify this issue and make the wheel safer. I wound up having to order a different, more expensive wheel from a competitor.
The water bottle that comes in the pack is cheap and useless. The bottle I received dripped like crazy. I wound up ordering a water silo.
The only things I was able to salvage from the starter pack was the food, which if bought separately would probably cost as much as the starter pack cost, so I guess the wheel and water bottle were freebies.
I also ordered the Exotic Nutrition cage cover, but through Amazon. The cage cover seems well made and fits the cage nicely. At first, I wished the front flap would close shut using Velcro strips, but then I realized that might lead to a suffocation risk. The cover I also give five stars.
Radford, Thank you for taking the time to leave a detailed review of our Madagascar Cage & Starter Pack for Sugar Gliders. We're glad to hear that you find the cage to be of high quality and easy to assemble. If you have any further questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
Sturdy cage, fast delivery and easy to assemble. The sugar gliders love their new home
Ashley, Thank you for your review! We are delighted to hear that you and your sugar gliders are happy with the Madagascar Cage & Starter Pack. We strive to provide quality products and fast shipping for our customers. We hope your sugar gliders continue to enjoy their new home. Thank you for choosing our product!
Really nice cage. Twice the size of my original cage. My sugar baby seems to be scared of all the extra room. She is hiding in her hammock
Michelle, Thank you for your feedback on our Madagascar cage. We're glad to hear that you're enjoying the size upgrade. It's normal for sugar gliders to take some time to adjust to a new environment, but don't worry, your little one will soon be exploring and enjoying the extra space. In the meantime, providing some extra hiding spots and toys can help make her feel more comfortable.
So far we've purchased two of the Madagascar cages for our sugar gliders and have not been disappointed. The first one we purchased was about a year ago and still looks brand new. Definitely worth purchasing..
Athena, Thank you for your positive feedback on the Madagascar Cage & Starter Pack for Sugar Gliders! We are thrilled to hear that you have been pleased with your purchase and that the cage has held up well over time. It's great to know that our product has met your expectations. Thank you for choosing our product for your sugar gliders. We appreciate your business!
I purchased the Madagascar cage.
The box came it was crooked, crushed corners and holes.
I was concerned it would be damaged. -Lynne
[Response from Seller: Thank you for your review Lynne. We’re sorry to hear that your package was damaged. Our team does their best to package boxes to make sure products arrive in good condition, but at times rough handling by the carriers will result in some damage. Please email us pictures of the damages so that we can file a claim with the carrier and let us know if there are any damages so we can assist. Thank you!]