It arrived a few days before expected which is always ok in my book. It was packed well but there were 2 panels that were slightly bowed (I don't believe that happened in shipping) but no big deal, I was able to straighten them out. Now, the instructions for assembly are interesting... do you drink wine? If so, pour a glass and put on something relaxing to help keep you from throwing it through a wall. Once I accepted the instructions were a joke and that I was on my own, it actually went fairly smoothly considering I had no clue what I was doing. I started putting it together. Decided that was wrong and did it differently only to realize I had indeed put that panel in the right place the first time. Took it apart again and put it back like I had it the first time. It was comical. Later. It was comical later. All jokes aside, the directions are garbage. Pay close attention to the pieces and the pictures. Pictures are all you get. I did have all my pieces. I did finally get it together and I did it by myself. An extra set of hands would have been helpful a time or two but it is doable if your husband goes fishing instead of helping. I mean, if you need to do it solo, it's doable. I have two budgies. It is more cage than they probably need but they are loving it! I saw a few reviews saying a budgie would fit through the gaps and maybe I have pudgie budgies but they aren't squeezing through there. The bottom door is a little wonky but nothing too serious, just a little harder to open than the top door. I'm able to wipe it down with a wet wipe in a few minutes for clean up. It came with four decent size two sided food/water dishes that hook on and three dowel perches. So far, so good. Nice set up for the money! I'm pleased. My budgies are pleased.