My daughter ordered this cage for her doves, but I was skeptical as to its quality.  I was VERY surprised with the high quality of the cage.  The value for the product is superb.  The weight of the bars are for doves and smaller...probably not an African Grey Parrot or something with a strong beak.  Her doves are very happy in the cage.  The cat sleeps on top of the cage and it holds the weight just fine!