di2008 Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 hi all just got this playstand ready for my baby, as you can see (if the picture uploaded that is ) it's got dowel perches, i know these are safe but they seem very slippery:unsure: im sure I read somewhere that im best roughing them up as they can give foot problems?, what do you guys suggest?? a bit of snadpaper or cut some notches in? i do have a minderal perch and congrete perch and a java tree perch ready for in his cage so he will have a variety there. thanks for any advice guys<br><br>Post edited by: di2008, at: 2008/06/03 10:57 stand.doc stand.doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Hi Di,I thought I had the same problem with mine but they did get used to it. Someone suggested to me to get some sisal rope and add it round the perches, I cant see a picture so dont know what your stand is like, if not you could roughen it up a bit. Wont be long till your baby is with you now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
di2008 Posted June 3, 2008 Author Share Posted June 3, 2008 hopefully this works :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Di as Caroline said they do get use to the dowel,personally i dont feel it does their feet any good,You can rough it up a little with sandpaper, or on one side wrap some sisal rope around for variety Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
di2008 Posted June 3, 2008 Author Share Posted June 3, 2008 ahh thanks guys i will surly wrap some sisal rope around and will hang toys on their too, is there a certain diameter rope i need to get and will the ordinary sisal do from a hardwear store or does it need to be from a pet store? thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyboop Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Hi Di , you can also use vet wrap , which can be ordered on line . You may be able to purchase from your vet or pet store also. Mary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
di2008 Posted June 5, 2008 Author Share Posted June 5, 2008 can i buy sisel rope from a hardware store or does it have to be a special sort from a pet store, and will any thickness do?? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Hi Di, i got mine from B&Q any hardware store is fine, dont buy it to thick as it will make the perch to large for your grey to grip once you wrap it around.I have included a picture of my TAG Kaiti on one of my tabletop stands.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
di2008 Posted June 5, 2008 Author Share Posted June 5, 2008 thanks Tracy your kaiti does look vey happy, will pop to B&Q and get some rope to drape across somehow bacause hubby has had perches on his grinder and they look very natural now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Perhaps just do one side Di, it will offer different textures for your baby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siobha9 Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I could lend you Oisin... he is very good at "roughing up" perches.... he chews right through them !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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