Homemade atom

[Timbersmom]

If this has been posted before just ignore it! I hadn't seen it and thought it was cool that they give measurements and directions.

 

Enjoy!

 

http://abirdsbestlife.wordpress.com/2011/04/06/spherical-swing-2/

[KimKim]

I was just searching for how to make an atom and saw this site earlier! I'm going to try it in the next couple of days.

[Timbersmom]

Let me know how it goes! I'd like to give it a shot myself.

[KimKim]

Ok, I got all the parts from Home Depot. It will get done this weekend, if not earlier.

Edited August 30, 2013 by KimKim

[SRSeedBurners]

When I saw this post the first time I didn't realize there is no wrap. Is the PVC thick enough that birdy can't bite a hole in it? How much were the parts?

[KimKim]

It's actually really hard, I can't squeeze it at all.

ss chain $1.67 a foot

PVC connectors $.98each

Ss screws $1.98

1/2" tubing by the roll (25') $9.60

Plus I am able to get military discount

[SRSeedBurners]

Yeah, I happened to see your location earlier, I recognized the city. Had to go reminisce on google maps a bit. I was stationed at Pendleton from 87-94 and lived in Oceanside. That's where I had my first flock that I miss badly. You a Marine or spouse of a Marine? Either way Semper Fi.

[KimKim]

Yes, Marines I did 5 years active duty, and my husband is still active.

[KimKim]

Ok, I just made it. It only took about 15 mins. So easy! I did 13" cuts though so maybe that's why it doesn't look round? And I added those 2 rings on the sides and eye screw on bottom for toys I put it on a PVC stand for the pic (I know, i need to redo the vet wrap).

[Timbersmom]

Looks great! And it looks round enough to me. Nice work!

[Talon]

Wow that's excellent !

[katana600]

Many moons ago in my life before Gilbert the fearful, I saw the directions and made a similar atom using lawn sprinkler tubing and then wrapped it with sisal rope. It was a really hard job and took a long time to figure out how to drill it and knot the rope so it wouldn't get picked off. This looks a lot easier. Thanks for the thread Jamie. Thanks for the demonstration of making one to verify that it is a do it yourself kind of job that was much faster than the one I saw. Now that you reminded me and Gilbert is getting more active and fearless, I will get the other one out of the attic. One thing I found helpful when I hung ours was to put a shower tension rod in a narrow hallway leading to a guest bathroom. I could make the perfect height without drilling into my ceiling. Also from the wild bird store, I bought a flexible fabric screen seed catcher and that kept my dogs from getting the shredded wood or other shrapnel that the parrot tossed down. Kudos to you Kim Kim for the proactive approach and thank you to you and your husband for your service!

[Wingy]

I found stainless shephards hooks about 24 inches high at the bird fair and attached them to the perch frames at the point where they screw into the cage. Each hook hangs away from the cage but it is close enough to climb into easily.

[judygram]

That atom is absolutely awesome, you make it look so easy.

[KimKim]

It is now hung above his cage, he has yet to go on it... I did add some plastic toys and lodged a peanut into one of them and he got it out lol.

PS

He has not been on that rope yet either... He just chew on the ball at the bottom

[Timbersmom]

It may be weeks or never with a new item. I have had a boing hanging by Timber's playtop for about 4 weeks now. He doesn't seem afraid of it and plays with the bell on the bottom. I have yet to see him set foot on it though. Actually, I put him on it after a cuddle session a few times. He hops on it and quickly makes his way down to the regular perch on the playtop. Hope springs eternal though!

[KimKim]

Finally! He went up after a cheese puff, then found a peanut up there that I had put up there when I made it.

 

[Timbersmom]

In less than two weeks... nice going! Loved the pics too