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Making a climbing net... what material and where do I buy it?


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I have done a search and didn't really see where I should buy the material to make a climbing net. I see some warnings not to buy treated sisal but no suggestions where to buy the right stuff... is sisal the best?

 

Anybody have some recommendation(s)?

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I use sisal rope or leather for my homemade toys. You could also use cotton rope? Maybe if you are lucky to find some in bright colors (like rope toys for parrots) that would be cool ;)

 

Hemp twine could also be a possibility?

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I've wondered the saaaaaaaame thing. There're lots of comments saying "Don't use this, don't use that," but very, very little on where to buy the sisal rope that IS safe. I mean, the bird toy people have a source, so it must be available. But where it is is beyond me.

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I was hoping there'd be some more answers to this. I originally got mine given to me, but I'm going to need to buy some more sisal to rehab my boing.

 

I've done a little checking & come up with these websites. I don't have any experience with any of them. So, it would be great to hear any feedback. I think I've seen members post about the first one...?

 

http://www.cabirdnerds.com/index.html

 

http://www.greyfeathertoys.com/

 

http://stores.ebay.com/junglebeaks

 

http://www.birdsafestore.com/rope.aspx

 

http://www.fowl-play.com/cart/en-us/dept_8.html

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Thanks everybody for the links. I was hoping to find some 1/2" sisal but that seems impossible to locate. I may just go with 1/2" Super Cotton. I have done business with cabirdnerds and birdsafestore and can recommend both.

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Has anyone found that the cotton rope breaks when pulled on? Mine does...:(

 

I purchased a climbing net for my birds. I bought the recommended size for african greys., It is way too big, I wished I had bought the smaller size...:(

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I have one of those climbing nets for my birds. I also got one that was way too large and have considered cutting it in half. Ana Grey does enjoy it as it is in front of one of the windows and she does love to see outside.

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Talon... what size did you buy and where?

 

I ordered the Superior Cotton... once I make the net I will provide feedback

 

I ordered mine from Windy city. It is too large and I cut it in half. I have it hanging from 2 hooks in the back corner of my living room, and secured on the bottom with 2 hooks also. I have toys hung on it and a large purple jolly ball around it too. Nilah and Talon use it a lot. Rikki won't have anything to do with it. I have had it there for over a year....:(

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Hiya, Talon,

 

I would love to see a picture of your set-up, with your birdy on it! Thanks!

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