Extra Large Heavy Duty Dog Crate

Bought this crate to keep blackbirds, grackles, groundhogs, and the local squirrels from hogging the oilers and peanuts. Within 30 minutes the tufted titmice, chickadees, nuthatches, and various sparrow species had figured it out. They are busy flitting in and out grabbing the seeds and nuts. The bar spaces on this crate are perfect size for smaller birds. Eastern Bluebirds and Carolina Wrens are also able to enter the crate. The Blue Jays, Red-bellied Woodpeckers and Mourning Doves can't enter, but there's plenty for them at the other feeders. They are larger and can muscle in with the squirrels and blackbirds. Crate was super easy to set up. No tools required, anyone can do this. Just slide it out of the box and start lifting the panels. You'll see that the main sides fold up into a rectangle. The ends then are folded up and snapped into place. Door has top and bottom latches. More than adequate to prevent squirrels from figuring out how to open the crate door. And if they do, a wire or carabineer will secure it easily. It took longer to carry the packaged crate 100 feet to the patio than to set it up. Seems well built for our purpose. Cannot attest to dog, cat, bunny, etc pet use. We have an AC cover to keep the snow/ ice off the crate (we live in upper Great Lakes). We don't expect the crate to last forever as we are leaving it outside. It looks like it will still last several years outdoors, especially if we cover it. Curious raccoons may investigate so we'll be sure to empty the pan before dark. Fortunately, no Black Bears in our area. We really like that the pan is convenient to slide in and out and it is made of a resin material. Very sturdy. We are impressed so far with the crate. For the price, it's a good buy and helpful addition to our bird feeding hobby.

This crate looks and feels really solid. I got the 24.8-inch one, and it fits my puppy’s bed perfectly with just a little extra room left over. For a small dog, it’s a great size, cozy but not cramped. It came with clear, easy to follow instructions, but honestly, most people could probably set it up without even reading them. The latch feels secure and sturdy, not cheap or flimsy like some other crates I’ve seen. My puppy went in on his own the first time without any training, which tells me it feels comfortable and safe for him. For $36, it’s hard to beat the quality and value. Definitely recommend it if you’re looking for something simple, durable, and easy to put together.

This crate is great! It assembles easily and you can quickly collapse it for transporting or storing it, if necessary. It holds up well. And the door is secure but easy to open and lock closed. The only slight drawback is the removable plastic liner. It is very slippery and even when I put a doggy blanket in there my girl was sliding on it. Since I use it in the back of my SUV when I take her places, this was an issue. BUT I fixed that by putting a small, outdoor doormat in it. The kind that is made of rubber but has a woven top. It fits perfectly in the bottom on top of the existing liner and it is also easily removed and washed. AND it gives her the traction she needs when in the crate.

Plenty of room for my dog to sleep. Easy to put together and much bigger than my old crate. My dog hasn't had any accidents in it yet so I can't tell if it's waterproof or not.

This kennel is absolutely massive and works amazing for our three dogs! Our 3 big dogs fit perfectly with lots of extra space all together in this kennel! It is so easy to put together and it is very durable! We use the top for storage as well and have never seen a single bend in the top! The latch is sometimes difficult to get open, but not as bad as some!! You may just have to oil it every once in a while!! But overall this is great for very big dogs, or multiple dogs!!!

Super easy to assemble and is holding up well. My dog is about 30 lbs and fits great in here. I liked how affordable it was, I could not even find a used one this size for as cheap! The latch is easy to use and holds shut.

Amazing! I'm so happy that I found this amazing Company. They're so caring, the whole cage comes fully assembled. You just need to unfold it and that's all. Unbelievably easy to unfold and cage is ready within minutes. Excellent quality, very sturdy, and comes with good quality flooring. Very happy customer. Thank you!

When we got our 2 American Eskimo Dogs from Eskie Rescue recently, our Rescue owner let us borrow her #2 24” Aspen crates, which were fine for our new dogs to get them home. They were comfortable, and both dogs could lie down in them for their 2.5 hour journey home. Several days later, when I ran a search for the Aspens, they were expensive, even around the holidays, during which many items on sale. The reviews for the Midwest ICrate, however, caught my eye: the price for a 30” crate was much cheaper than the 24” Aspens AND they were on sale. ICrate is also an American company based in Muncie, IN, and it has been in business for over 90 years. Buying anything American is a boost for US workers and businesses. Even though these ICrates are manufactured in China, they are made with exacting US standards/ assurances and Quality Control 6-Sigma Lists, to ensure the best quality products. When I read the reviews of the ICrate, the price was great and so was the product. We bought 2 of them. Here are the specifications for the ICrate Model 1530: 30” (L) X 19: (W) X 21” (H); Weight: 18 lbs. This crate is made for breeds that weight 26-40 lbs. (Our Eskies weigh 23 and 25 lbs.) Even though a standard Eskie is listed for the next larger crate size, our Eskies fit in their 30” crates comfortably even with their food dishes in them plus a small water dish. We also cover the bottom plastic tray with either a bulky blanket or a King-size sheet, scrunched up for adequate snuggling. The 30” also fits onto our car back seat for transport. Even though there is only one door on this crate, it is adequate for our needs. 5 other things on the ICrate are noteworthy: 1. There is a divider panel, which can be used for a pup to gradually become an adult (and owners don’t have to buy interim crates along the way); 2. There is a handle; 3. There are 2 rollers (1 front and 1 back), to allow the entire crate to easily and smoothly be rolled on the floor without gouging or scraping the floor; 4. The crate comes in a satin-black electro-coat finish (the door seems to have a plastic-coated latch); and 5. The crates are easy to clean: we haul them out on our deck, spray them with a Tide-vinegar-water mix, and then hose them down. They dry fast after they are tipped against a railing post. Setting up the ICrate took very little time; we just watched the video, followed the instructions, and the crate was erected in no time. Our 25 lb. 4 year-old male Eskie now uses his ICrate as his main abode because the kennels that we have used for our other dogs, internationally, have 1 door whose latch is broken after years of use. He’s entirely comfortable in his ICrate, and because it is positioned to see the entire kitchen and dining rooms areas, he can ‘monitor’ to see when we are coming into the kitchen to see him! (We often catch our 5 year-old 23-lb. female going in his ICrate to check it out [even though she has her shipping kennel to go in.]) When our boy wants some voluntary ‘time-out’, he self-exiles, and we often find that he just gets in his ICrate and goes to sleep, especially after walks, play-time, and meals. When we want to shut out some noise and light, we place a blanket or King-size flat sheet on top of the crate and let it drape down over both sides and the front. One last comment: What is the determining factor for buying the ICrate? The most important point is whether our dogs like being in the ICrate or not: Our boy loves his ICrate (and our girl also loves HIS ICrate). From this, we think that other dogs will want one, too!