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maddyfish
Egg
Joined: 05 Mar 2007
Posts: 19
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| Here is a table top gym for my GCC |
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It is 22" high, and about 18" across. The base is untreated pine, the the limbs are maple from my yard. All wood was soaked in 3/1 water/bleach for a day, the rinsed, then soaked in water for a day, then baked @250F for an hour. The screws are stainless steel. Any thoughts?
http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/8687/t1tx1.jpg |
Thursday March 8, 2007 3:14 pm |
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Cheeta
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Joined: 06 Apr 2005
Posts: 7952
Location: Australia |
wow, that's really cool.. Lucky birdie..  I like it, I bet he'll just love it!!! |
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Thursday March 8, 2007 3:33 pm |
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Yupra
Flying tumbler
Joined: 05 Feb 2006
Posts: 2206
Location: CA |
I agree with Cheeta  I think you did a great job there!  |
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Thursday March 8, 2007 6:39 pm |
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Kellyanne
Flier
Joined: 24 Feb 2006
Posts: 659
Location: Ottawa, Canada |
Amazing. What kind of wood did you use? |
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Thursday March 8, 2007 7:36 pm |
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homebird
Flier
Joined: 09 Apr 2006
Posts: 434
Location: Toronto, Canada |
I like it.
One thing i noticed when i made a gym for Laker was how top heavy it was - especially when he takes off & lands on it. We have it on a dresser so it tends to fall into the mirror much to his delight. We have a painter's board underneath to catch the poop & food. I think that in the future I'll attach it to a larger board, like you attached your post, but on our case with this gym I'd need 3 screws.
We also prop up his flex ladder to the base & this allows him access to treats etc. He rarely climbs down.
here's our effort ~
http://i100.photobucket.com/al.....707012.jpg |
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Thursday March 8, 2007 7:52 pm |
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maddyfish
Egg
Joined: 05 Mar 2007
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I though about that, I'm looking for one of those plastic trays, like the ones that schools used to use, to attach to the bottom as a feces catcher and to help stabilize it. Alothough it is pretty stable as it is. |
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Thursday March 8, 2007 9:37 pm |
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cheekie_birdy
Experienced flier
Joined: 08 Jul 2006
Posts: 1719
Location: Canada |
ohh lucky birdy! |
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Friday March 9, 2007 9:34 pm |
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maddyfish
Egg
Joined: 05 Mar 2007
Posts: 19
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I found a tray from a dog crate, used this tripod that came out of the garbage, and added some more perches. So here's a new picture.
http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/1776/perchma0.jpg |
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Saturday March 10, 2007 1:55 pm |
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Yupra
Flying tumbler
Joined: 05 Feb 2006
Posts: 2206
Location: CA |
how cool! Are the perches attached to the tray, or is it just balanced there? I can't tell  But I hope its attached so it doesn't topple over when your new fid decides to sit on it! |
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Saturday March 10, 2007 5:13 pm |
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maddyfish
Egg
Joined: 05 Mar 2007
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Yes the perch goes through the tray and has a tension screw that holds it to the tripod. So that the tray and perch are both held tight. In the pic you can see the screw, it is silver, and the bottom of the main branch of the perch. The screw tightend against the perch. I like this set up, because once he chews up the perchs, I can just stick another one in it's place, while still using the tripod and tray.
http://img232.imageshack.us/im.....rewnr3.jpg |
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Saturday March 10, 2007 5:23 pm |
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Yupra
Flying tumbler
Joined: 05 Feb 2006
Posts: 2206
Location: CA |
Wow it will certainly be sturdy!! Sorry for the stupid question before  Its just I've had a few life experiences where not asking turned into a bad thing!  |
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Sunday March 11, 2007 4:31 pm |
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homebird
Flier
Joined: 09 Apr 2006
Posts: 434
Location: Toronto, Canada |
Very professional!
Now to see the results - how are all the bells & whistles received? |
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Sunday March 11, 2007 8:35 pm |
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maddyfish
Egg
Joined: 05 Mar 2007
Posts: 19
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quote:
Originally posted by Yupra
Wow it will certainly be sturdy!! Sorry for the stupid question before Its just I've had a few life experiences where not asking turned into a bad thing!
No problem that's why I posted it, so people could point out potential problems.
Homebird-My bird is being hand fed now, I should have him in about a month. I'm just trying to get ready now. |
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Monday March 12, 2007 1:07 am |
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Yupra
Flying tumbler
Joined: 05 Feb 2006
Posts: 2206
Location: CA |
Oooh you must be so excited I'm sure I'd be bouncing off the walls if I were you I hope s/he settles in nicely with you |
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Monday March 12, 2007 5:34 am |
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homebird
Flier
Joined: 09 Apr 2006
Posts: 434
Location: Toronto, Canada |
No wonder your building. It's the wait that is so hard.
What are you going to build next? Laker our Budgie needs more perches throughout his fly area.
Have you thought of the suction cup ones? They work well in the bath & by windows. We keep Laker's cage by a big window & i have seen others keep the gym by the window. Birds love to watch things go by during the day. [as long as they're not scary things!  ] |
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Monday March 12, 2007 12:57 pm |
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