Bottlebrush Play Gym

[RobertsKitty]

I have been doing alot of research on this topic and I've noticed that of all the brands and such I've heard of a man named Wayne keeps popping up. I found the website and I for one am conviced. So with an open mind I offer you a link. Please tell me what you think:

 

 

http://www.bottlebrushstuff.com/why_bottlebrush.htm

[danmcq]

That is a very interesting website concerning Bottlebrush playgyms with his claims and opinions.

 

I like the designs of both the stands and hanging gyms.

 

But, I will need to do a lot more research before before coming to any type of judgement on which wood is best for a Grey or any other Parrot.

 

I am not certain, that wood a type really makes much difference at all to the Parrot. However, each type does have characteristics peculiar to it in terms of hardness, size and shape.

 

I will also need to lean on our resident Playgym Builder "Nevada Joes" expert opinion on this too. Since several of us are on a waiting list to procure one from him. :-)

[loviechick]

I've heard good things about these play gyms, aside from that I don't much much about them other than they look cool!

[RobertsKitty]

I am planning on trying to do like it suggests about play gym training. That sounds more natural to me than a cage all day. You just have a 'roost' cage for them to sleep in at night then they stay on the play stand all day.

[loviechick]

I wish I could do that! A couple of my friends do and leave all their flock out together...I have 3 troublemakers and 1 innocent one so I would have my handsfull

[danmcq]

Yes, there is no doubt a Playgym Tree stand or hanging is a definite must for any Parrot.

 

The main thrust of the website is about the superiority of Bottlebrush. That is what I am uncertain of and really doubt.

 

There are many Grey owners with Manzanita Tree Stands and hanging playgyms that are perfectly satisfied and so are their Greys. :-)

[lovemyGreys]

I agree with you Dan.

As you know mine have playgyms, various perches, java wood etc..they have a good variation of textures to chew & explore.

I havent heard of bottlebrush & would have to look into it more.

[judygram]

Lets ask Nevjoe about this bottlebrush wood playgyms, he would know about them. I haven't heard of it either before Kitty put this up on site.

[lovemyGreys]

Judy i have PM joe & asked him to reply to this thread it would be nice to know about this wood.

[judygram]

Thanks, Tracy, you are a good woman.

[nevjoe]

I don't know about this but I'll ask my wood guys about it.

Joe

 

I found this site though

 

 

http://www.featheredfamily.com/playstandreview.htm<br><br>Post edited by: nevjoe, at: 2007/09/01 00:56

[danmcq]

Thanks Joe!!

 

We knew we could count on you for a definative answer :-) We'll look forward to hear what the answer is.

[lovemyGreys]

Thanks Joe, you can get back to making the chicken soup now :laugh:

[nevjoe]

She is eating the soup now. REMEMBER I MADE IT THIS MORNING. You are really having a bad hair day.

 

Joe<br><br>Post edited by: nevjoe, at: 2007/09/01 01:30

[Talon]

The bottle gyms sound like fun for greys. I'm not sure about all he says about them, but they do sound like good chewing fun! Pretty pricey though.

[RobertsKitty]

They are expensive but if some of the claims he made are true then it will be really worthwhile. I am going to buy one when I get around to getting my Grey and then I'll post and tell you all how it works out.

[lovemyGreys]

RobertsKitty,

We shall look forward to having a full report from you when you have purchased one & your grey has road tested it

[RobertsKitty]

{Feel-good-000200BB} Will do!

[rtbird]

The bottlebrush play gym is amazing; it lives up to and exceeds all expectations. First I bought the medium sized one for my CAG, who fell in love with it. She chews on the branches, plays with the spinner toy, hangs upside down from the top branches and climbs around and through all parts of the gym. She even loves to run across the tray. I love how beautiful it is and easy to clean the tray without any corners to trap debris. This was my 4th play gym purchase because all of the other types had disadvantages for Lucy or for me.

Just weeks after the first one arrived, I ordered a second larger to put next to her cage. Lucy runs back and forth between the two easily.

It's such a great product that I then ordered a third bottlebrush stand, a small table top model to keep in the bathroom.

I had several lengthy conversations with Wayne who couldn't have been more informative or patient.

I'm not brave enough to leave Lucy on the playgym when I'm not home because she does like to explore.

It is a great value when you consider the quality of the craftsmanship, design and materials used.

[lovemyGreys]

Hi rtbird, Thank you for that information it's always good to hear from a member who has actual experience of the gym being disscussed on this thread, you really do recommended it

 

Why not introduce yourself in our welcome room ?

[judygram]

Yes please Rtbird introduce yourself in the welcome room and tell us a little about you and your grey.

[lorrie]

If anyone is interested, my husband built a bottlebrush hanging play gym for our African Grey. It turn out great Zoey (my Grey) LOVES it . Since than he has been building them for our friends and neighbors. We can build them to order. I have one up on ebay for sale item # 130270484112 We thought that we would try this as a small business if anyone is interested. Please let me know.

lorriedelmotte@hotmail.com

[Sallas]

I wish we had some of this wood here in Wisconsin. I love making things. I was an auto mechanic for many years, then I went back to school for computers.

 

But I have always like working with my hands and designing things.

 

I may have to look into what wood may be safe for them, that I can find locally.

 

Does anyone know where I can find a list of parrot or Grey safe wood?{Emotions-000200C1}