Deanna Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 hi i am going to try to make my own playstand since all the ones ive seen are a piece of tree and very pricey! I have an apple tree in my garden but ive only lived here about 6 months so i don't know if it was ever treated before we moved in though i thoroughly doubt it, my partner is convinced the tree has some sort of fungus but i reckon its probably moss. Do you think it will be safe to use? I would'nt want to cause any harm to my parrot just to save money!Also if i oven treat the wood anyone know what temp to do it at ?Many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimaysmommy Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 I wish I knew what to tell you, other than if you're in doubt, don't do it. Hopefully Dave will see this post and provide the sound advice he's so well known for! Good luck, and if you do make your playstand please post pics when it's done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 If it were me, I wouldn't risk it, especially since it has mold on it. You don't know if the mold spores have gotten down thru the inside of the bark, and seeing how birds love to chew wood, I would be worried. Also, you don't know if the tree has ever been sprayed with pesticides in the past. That never really goes away, there are always traces of it in the wood. THis is just my opinion, others may tell you how you can treat the wood. tT is a lengthy process...:huh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanna Posted February 18, 2009 Author Share Posted February 18, 2009 hmmmm, im gonna have a good look at my tree and see what its like, I could go hunting for other trees but there is always the pesticide question with that also! its very difficult to decide what to do, thankyou for your imput its as always very helpful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rierie Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 http://www.birdsafe.com/woods.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranaz Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I have done a simple stand for my bird. It didnt cost me much, a y shape tree branch, some cat litter and a plant pot. I have decorated it with some toys. After checking with my vet, he suggested that I disinfect the wooden branches with a pet friendly disinfectant, let it sink in, wash the tree well afterwards, then let it to dry in the sn for few days to make sure its clean and bacteria free. I have attached a picture of it. Hope you like it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranaz Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I am trying to upload this picture of the stand but it didnt work out, so i will just upload it to my profile so you can see it if you want to Post edited by: ranaz, at: 2009/03/05 18:55<br><br>Post edited by: ranaz, at: 2009/03/05 19:05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Luvparrots Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 ranaz, what a great stand. Great work ranaz!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranaz Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Thanks The nice thing is that I can always change the toys and ladders and stuff.\Koki loves it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Thats a nice looking playstand Rana and you are very creative, thanks for sharing it with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranaz Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 I have done this also. I hope Kooki likes it, anyway its cheap and easy to make and can be used for training your parrot<br><br>Post edited by: ranaz, at: 2009/03/08 21:36 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Rana another great looking stand, Kooki will love them both!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimaysmommy Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Wow that playstand looks fantastic!!! I wish we had the room available in our apartment for something like that! Kudos to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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