rbpittman Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 I've read the forums and have been inspired to build Dixie a playstand. Here are some pictures. The first with with the sisal rope, the others are with the cotton yard that replaced the sisal rope. Post edited by: rbpittman, at: 2009/06/08 01:56<br><br>Post edited by: rbpittman, at: 2009/06/08 01:58 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbpittman Posted June 8, 2009 Author Share Posted June 8, 2009 Well I'll have to post the pictures in my photo album, I'm not very good at it in the forum itself!<br><br>Post edited by: rbpittman, at: 2009/06/08 02:00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Wow a very smart looking playstand rbpittman!! Can't wait to see it with cotton yarn. Why did you change it??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbpittman Posted June 8, 2009 Author Share Posted June 8, 2009 I just posted the pictures with the cotton yarn - they are under my profile. Dixie didn't care for the sisal. Guess it was prickly under her feet! Robin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Well I made a pvc playstand for Josey and wrapped it with vet wrap and she doesn't like the feel of the wrap for when I put her on it, that is when she finally got used to its being there, she kept picking her feet up and chewed at her nails as if something was on them. I am going to have to try wrapping it with some kind of rope and see if she likes it any better. That is a great looking playstand, I like the addition of the ladders, thanks for sharing it with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 I saw the playstand with cotton yarn. Much more colorful. I hope Dixie likes it better, it is a beautiful playstand with those great ladders!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tycos_mom Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Great playstand Your bird will have a ton of fun playing on that.I love the one with the cotton yarn very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissa44685 Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Question....what type of glue do you use to hold the pvc together....i always wondered what you could use that wouldnt harm the bird... thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbpittman Posted June 8, 2009 Author Share Posted June 8, 2009 I used Elmer's plain white glue - was afraid of the PVC glue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Very nice Playstand!!! Thanks for posting the photos of it. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eckobird Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 What a great playstand! I wish I was that clever. How does Dixie like it? Thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbpittman Posted June 8, 2009 Author Share Posted June 8, 2009 Dixie was not happy about it at first - in fact down right indignant. She disliked the sisal rope I had originally used and ended up slipping off it. Needless to say, new rope (100% cotton crochet yarn) wasn't going to change anything. She sulked for about 3 hours in her cage when it was done, and refused to come out of her cage. George and Grace (the Lovebirds) enjoyed it for about 20 minutes - thoroughly investigating every ladder and toy and climbing up the sides. Afterwards, Dixie finally decided to come out and see what this monstrosity was about - staying there and refusing to leave for over 2 hours. I built it to put into the living room so she can have another room to be in with us. Dixie's cage is in my office where I spend most of my day. This also gives her more time with my 12 yr old son. -- Robin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JungleDreamz Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 I am glad she ended up enjoying it! Great job too, It looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tycos_mom Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 I never thought about useing crochet yarn that would be perfet because it does't add size to the perches I built a atom type play gym for my birds and it already 1 inch so I don't want to add size to it You just gave me the perfect solution Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbpittman Posted June 9, 2009 Author Share Posted June 9, 2009 I used the Peaches & Cream brand from Wal-mart. I love the atom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Robin love your playstand and the yarn in a great idea. Pat, I love your Atom, what did you use to form the atom??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tycos_mom Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Its made of non metalic 1in conduit hose it was easy the whole thing is plastic sort of live pvc only flexable works great I just use reg pvc fitings to join the ends and the sisle rope to jointhe circles into an Aton shape very easy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janfromboone Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 RBpittman - Love your playstand you will have fun decorating and redecorating it with new toy ideas. It looks like mine a bit. I don't know if yours is as tall, but I found that the PVC legs wobbled too much and I replaced them with iron pipe legs that don't wobble and the pipe can be cut at Lowes just like PVC. Love the idea of the cotton rope instead of sisle. Tobie is used to the sisle but does slip off of it sometimes. I think I'll put cotton on mine. Tyco's mom had a great idea of making her own atom. Wonder what she used for that?? Jan Here is mine, but it looks different now - all new swings and toys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbpittman Posted June 9, 2009 Author Share Posted June 9, 2009 I started with 1/2 inch pvc which was too wobbly for the legs, then changed that to 3/4 inch pvc and made sure I had supports at the bottom (front, back and sides) along with sand bags across the side supports to keep it weighted down. It's about 6 feet tall (or just under). The cotton rope made the difference for Dixie - she really didn't like the sisal. Love yours Jan, it's beautiful! -- Robin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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