chimaysmommy Posted May 31, 2009 Posted May 31, 2009 I am so excited for it to get here...I recently purchased what I thought would be a large two-ring swing for Chimay to mount in the ceiling by the window (to replace the wicker baskets he keeps destroying with extreme efficiency), but it turned out smaller than I'd thought. It worked out though, because it's perfect to hang from the toy hook on his playtop. ANYWAY, after I opened up the package, I treated my disappointment by buying the Atom instead!! It should ship by Monday or Tuesday...I'm so excited! And I'm sure if Chimay had any clue as to what's coming he'd be excited too. Ha ha!
Luvparrots Posted May 31, 2009 Posted May 31, 2009 Congratulations on the Atom!!!! Pictures please of Chimay and his Atom when it gets there!!!
CarolandFamily Posted May 31, 2009 Posted May 31, 2009 Ohhh I heard that the Atoms are fun! I want one for our babies too, where did you buy it from??
chimaysmommy Posted May 31, 2009 Author Posted May 31, 2009 I bought it from http://www.motherpluckinbirdtoys.com/ I called first to see what size would be most appropriate for my CAG (he's around 495-500 grams), and she said that a large would be best. I purchased one of their ceiling protectors as well...it's rather expensive, but totally worth it (I hope)!!!!! The large has a 22 inch diameter, the jumbo is 24 inches but it looks like the perching diameter would be too wide for a grey's feet to grab onto.<br><br>Post edited by: chimaysmommy, at: 2009/05/31 15:00
lovethatgrey Posted May 31, 2009 Posted May 31, 2009 Atoms are great for parrots! Did you purchase it from Motherplucking Birdtoys?
lovethatgrey Posted May 31, 2009 Posted May 31, 2009 The ceiling protectors and Atom are ALL worth it. My parrots enjoy them. What color ceiling protector did you purchase?{Feel-good-00020114}
CarolandFamily Posted May 31, 2009 Posted May 31, 2009 Oh wow they sound like so much fun! I probably will need the jumbo one since my babies are JUMBO in size {Feel-good-0002006E} Thank You for sharing the website too I am going to check it out now!
chimaysmommy Posted May 31, 2009 Author Posted May 31, 2009 Be careful with the jumbo size....maybe someone here who has the jumbo can better speak on it, but the perch size is 1 1/4 inches thick which I thought would be too big (don't want him falling off of it for lack of grip). I opted for the large instead b/c of the thinner perch size and the fact that the jumbo is $30 more, and you only really get 2 inches more in the diameter of the orb.
Eckobird Posted May 31, 2009 Posted May 31, 2009 The atoms are so much fun, Chimay is going to love it! Does he play on the rings?? Can't wait to see some pictures
Tycos_mom Posted June 1, 2009 Posted June 1, 2009 Oh I'm so Jelous I want one or mabie even 3 for my birds but the cost of haveing them shipped to Canada is outragous 240.00 thats like almost double I'm going to get them one but I'm going to have to save for it I don't like to run my credit card up so I'll have to wait.
chimaysmommy Posted June 1, 2009 Author Posted June 1, 2009 Holy cow!! That is a lot...I had considered getting the Orbit instead since it's so much cheaper, but I just couldn't pass up on the Atom. It looks like SO much more fun than the Orbit
CarolandFamily Posted June 1, 2009 Posted June 1, 2009 Ohh Ok maybe I will call them too I hink maybe we WILL stick to a large, I don't wantthe babies falling off the cat would have a field day! :unsure:
chimaysmommy Posted June 1, 2009 Author Posted June 1, 2009 It might be the safest way to go....I really didn't think that the couple inches extra in the diameter of the orb was worth the extra mola $$$$$. That thing is expensive enough as it is. Ha ha! Definately get a ceiling protector to go with it
lovethatgrey Posted June 1, 2009 Posted June 1, 2009 Emma has a LARGE. It is the perfect size for the african grey parrot. I'm sure that most of you have already seen her on the Atom in the pictures that I have posted. Anything thicker would be too difficult for her to hang upside down on... Then she would fall and injure herself. Stick to the Large.{Feel-good-00020114}
chimaysmommy Posted June 6, 2009 Author Posted June 6, 2009 Chimay's Atom should be delivered today!!! :D I am so excited...My boyfriend left for work at noon today and it hadn't arrived, and I've been refreshing the FedEx tracking page just waiting for it to say "delivered" so I know that I can pick it up at my rental office (it's showing as on-time for delivery today). I am going to be SOOOO upset if it's not here today...patience is not one of my strong points. Ha ha!!!
she Posted June 6, 2009 Posted June 6, 2009 I know what you mean. I order stuff for Charlie and I am always much more excited than him to recieve the parcel.:lol:
chimaysmommy Posted June 6, 2009 Author Posted June 6, 2009 Well I just got word from my boyfriend that we DID get a delivery of toys that I had ordered from another site! Yay! At least if the Atom doesn't get here today I'll be able to sooth the disappointment with another package. Ha ha.
lovethatgrey Posted June 6, 2009 Posted June 6, 2009 Wow that is pretty incredible that you haven't received it yet. I live in Canada and it has never taken more than 5 business days. Either way, you will be very pleased with the Atom. Emma has loved hers since day 1!{Feel-good-00020114}
chimaysmommy Posted June 6, 2009 Author Posted June 6, 2009 Eee! I can't wait....but it looks like we'll have to wait one more day. :pinch: I just talked to FedEx and they're actually expecting delivery tomorrow instead. Wwaaaaahhhhhh!!!!
Eckobird Posted June 6, 2009 Posted June 6, 2009 I know how you feel Cindy! I HATE waiting for shipping! I get more excited than the bird lol. Can't wait to see Chimay on his new swing
chimaysmommy Posted June 8, 2009 Author Posted June 8, 2009 It arrived on Saturday!!!! I was having problems with the photos uploading, but will be trying again tonight when I get home from work. He LOVES it!!!! He is so funny when it comes to new toys and stuff...I had bought him a "coffee table" perch for the outside-side of his cage, about 4 inches wide and he was so apprehensive about using it. Took about a week for him to realize it was safe. But with something like the Atom which is like 5 times bigger than he is, he was ALL OVER IT!!! He particularly loves hanging from the toy we have in the center like a bat. Ha ha!!! I am SO happy with the Atom, and so is Chimay!!!
casper Posted June 8, 2009 Posted June 8, 2009 Cant wait to see pictures, I wonder if I could get something like that in the UK, I will have to look:)
lovethatgrey Posted June 8, 2009 Posted June 8, 2009 Motherpluckinbirdtoys also ships to the UK. I know of several parrot owners in England who own the Atom.
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now