Peco Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 went and checked out some new toys for my bird, and was wonder how safe pvc pipe(plastic) is for birds. Have thought of making my own so i can make it to how big i want it.. anythoughts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMustee Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 It's safe, put be careful with the glue...don't let any get where the bird and pick at it. You should get with Nevjoe...he is the PVC master! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peco Posted November 2, 2007 Author Share Posted November 2, 2007 cool thanks, ya i wanna build a monstor play gym for my bird, so i will be spending some decent time on it... thanks for the input.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loviechick Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Yeah I agree, don't let them get near the glue, some people will even make toys without glue, pretty neat! All my birds are terrified of PVC, which is a total bummer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookyhurst Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 I didn't use any glue on th PVC gym we made for Nikko. We had to use a rubber mallet to pound the pipes into the connectors, so no glue was needed. Initially, we wrapped the perching areas with cohesive bandaging, but over time it became sticky and ucky and had to be replaced. I eventually got tired of it and came up with a new method. We wrapped the perching areas with hemp rope, and then my mom made fabric "perch cozies" to go over them. They're held on by velcro, so when Nikko gets them dirty, we take them off and wash them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandra902 Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 cohesive bandaging - is that vet wrap? just wondering because i heard vet wrap was the thing to use. but if it leaves behind a residue then i can see why it wouldn't be what you want. i like the idea of wrapping it with rope. do you drill a hole in the pipe and make a knot to get the wrapping started? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WonderMomma Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Does anyone have any pictures of home made pvc gyms they've made their babies? I'm about to embark on one myself and want to get some ideas. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookyhurst Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Yes, cohesive bandaging is vet wrap. The wrap that was underneath the "perch cozies" became hard and brittle, and the wrap that was exposed became sticky. I had to use rubbing alcohol to get the residue off the PVC. Soap and water just didn't do it. We used a little glue to hold the hemp rope to the PVC. Since it's covered with a cozy (the hemp underneath is for grip and comfort), she can't get to it. As long as the glue is non-toxic, it doesn't matter anyway. Just make sure your bird isn't in the room while it's drying because of the fumes. I'll post some pictures of Nikko's gym later today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookyhurst Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 All but the last picture are old pictures of the gym. I've since replaced the 6 perches with natural wood branches, and replaced the vet wrap with perch cozies (see the thread and more pictures at http://www.greyforums.net/forums/african-grey/38204-perch-cozies.html ). <br><br>Post edited by: spookyhurst, at: 2007/11/07 04:14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Wow, very good job on building this playstand Spookyhurst!! It looks like your Grey is already having fun :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyard Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Wow that is awsome! I think I need to add one of these to my honey do list..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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