This is my second review. The first one before I put it together. To say this is a huge cage is an understatement!  My African Grey loves it. Plenty of room for toys and exercising. He was not in a small cage by any means. But I felt guilty because I work a lot and not able to take him out as much as I like. The instructions were fairly easy. It took 2 people 2 hours.I do recommend putting the 3 piece top together before putting on. The cage is so tall very hard to do if you put it on last like the instructions say. Not sure why some give it bad reviews. It is a very nice well built cage for the money. Definitely not for small birds. Bar spacing is too wide. I may get a friend for my Grey now  since he has a palace with room to share. We are happy!