judygram Posted June 26, 2010 Posted June 26, 2010 Thats an impressive playstand, makes the one I made look very simple but Josey will not go near it so it was all for nothing but yours is a work of art, you did a great job with it and no wonder the birds enjoy it so much, thanks for sharing some pics of it with us.
baa waa Posted August 8, 2010 Posted August 8, 2010 hi guys jus wanted to say all your stands are fantastic but i jus havent got the time to totally build 1 for my baby cag at the min so have found a stand made from wood and stainless steel to start but wanting to wrap something round the perches to give it some colour and better grip!! any ideas of what is safe and best and where please?? many thanks
Tweedle Posted August 8, 2010 Posted August 8, 2010 'Vetwrap' appears to be popular! This is the veterinary bandage that sticks to itself, but isn't sticky. Comes in a gazzillion different colours and patterns. I've been looking at sisal string, but need to master finishing the tail on the whipping so that madam can't undo it
baa waa Posted August 8, 2010 Posted August 8, 2010 Right ok just had a quick look at vet wrap and loads colours to choose from!! Would this be good for elvis,s feet when in stand or would you recommend Something rougher to exercise his feet
Tweedle Posted August 8, 2010 Posted August 8, 2010 I'm no expert, but imagine lots of variation and choice would be the thing. I'm sure someone who knows about these things will be along in a min.
RedDragon1288 Posted December 19, 2010 Posted December 19, 2010 I love how most people to choose to make their own play gyms! They are a lot better and cheaper and you always have many more options on changing it. Brennen and I made with PVC and the base with manzanita, camellia, and rope perches. Ruby playing crazy. He actually unscrewed this toy from the ceiling when he began flying in a circle and holding on to it and fell.
Ray P Posted December 19, 2010 Posted December 19, 2010 The fun of watching your bird enjoying sonething YOU made is above words
Pandora Posted December 22, 2010 Posted December 22, 2010 I love your positions to see if there are in Sweden that kind of pvc pipes for sale, I'll have to ask my husband. wonderfully inspired. I'll put up pictures of mine, only I can find those cards. <H3 style="DISPLAY: none"> </H3>
Acappella Posted December 22, 2010 Posted December 22, 2010 Pandora, the pvc pipe is used in home construction and can be found in the plumbing section of home improvement stores, at least that's where it is sold here in Canada. The colourful tape that's wrapped around the pvc is called vet wrap. It's used to tape up injuries on animals, and can be usually be found in places that sell tack supplies for horses (you can buy it from the vet, but it'll be twice as expensive!). People also use sisal rope to wrap the pvc pipe. My bird Dorian doesn't like sisal at all, but other members' birds prefer it over the vet wrap. You just have to experiment until you find what your bird likes. Have fun.
Pandora Posted December 23, 2010 Posted December 23, 2010 thanks acappella. 'll check this for this was so beautiful and when you're doing something long and hard in front of our parrot so she usually love everything.
bigbird519 Posted February 5, 2011 Posted February 5, 2011 loved the playstand on page 7 of this forum!!!! Talked the wife into a late night activity last night....................50 bucks including the pvc cutter!!! THANK GOD HE LOVES IT!!!! going back to the arts and crafts store to finish it today!
Luvparrots Posted February 5, 2011 Posted February 5, 2011 Great looking playgym BigBird!!!! Very impressive!!!! How could your grey do anything but love it!
bigbird519 Posted February 6, 2011 Posted February 6, 2011 He LOVES IT! today was the first time in a year where i was able to have him out and not have him constantley flying to me..... he can be soooo clingey lol
Pandora Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 so beautiful you have done, we got very good tip now
Talon Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 Looks like such fun! Almost like giant trees. What lucky birds!!! Gives me some thoughts on expanding the giant cage I feel like I live in.
Val27 Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 I made some like this too. They work very well in my opinion. How did you do the bowls? I did mine a little diff but am always looking for new ideas. These are great. Since they are inexpensive, you can have multiples and also change them up for something new. I'll try to post some pics of mine.
bigbird519 Posted February 15, 2011 Posted February 15, 2011 I have the bowls attached to the outside of the cage. It is right next to the cage so it works out.
Tommyr20 Posted February 21, 2011 Posted February 21, 2011 LisaM, I hope you don't mind but I borrow your idea and made my own! I liked it so I had to make one! ,
Butttaxi Posted April 2, 2011 Posted April 2, 2011 Wow all these play gyms look so incredible, kudos to you all I am very jealous.
Shelly Yokum Posted April 2, 2011 Posted April 2, 2011 what kind of glue is used on the pvc pipe that is ok for the birdies? I don't have greys but my macaws just love the one they have.
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