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BigChicken
Egg
Joined: 29 Nov 2007
Posts: 8
Location: Pittsburgh Pa. USA |
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http://i231.photobucket.com/al.....on_gym.jpg
This is a shot of the new play gym I made for our guys. I went out into the wooded area near our house searching for a suitable tree. All this time I’ve been looking all along the roads I drive for a safe species of tree, and here I have a forest of ash and elm trees across the street! The only problem I had was finding one that wasn’t 40 feet tall! I dragged one home and cut it into pieces small enough to still fit into my oven. I baked them at 250 degrees Fahrenheit for an hour to kill any molds or fungus, and then drilled ½ inch holes for the ropes. I used manila for the main rope in the center and sisal for the smaller climbing ropes. The manila rope is 20% stronger for the same diameter sisal. It’s hung from the ceiling on a stainless hook screwed into the joist. We attached a bunch of their small toys and chew stuff all over like a Christmas tree! I made a swing in the center with a grape wreath.
http://i231.photobucket.com/al.....on_top.jpg
Norma Jean (IRN) was the first to be brave enough to clime the thing, straight up to the top! I think I’m going to run a steel cable through the main rope just for safety. I saw Norma chewing on the rope at the top a few tines. It’s rated at 600 lbs. but you know those little beaks! |
Friday November 30, 2007 11:07 am |
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shirin
Moderator
Joined: 27 Apr 2005
Posts: 7405
Location: Canada, Toronto |
Wow, that looks great!  |
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Sunday December 2, 2007 12:32 am |
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Sue
Joined: 13 Jan 2005
Posts: 10102
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WOW! That's a great gym. It looks pretty chewable. I bet your birdies LOVE it!
Iago looks kind of jealous.  |
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Tuesday December 4, 2007 7:20 pm |
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eaglevision
Fledgeling
Joined: 25 Jan 2008
Posts: 242
Location: In Fluffies |
Great idea!
If only I could find good would...I just don't think my mom would like to see me putting wood into the oven He-hehe...ahem...hmmmm.... |
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Thursday January 31, 2008 11:02 pm |
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