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kaperc
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USA
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 Posted - 02/17/2007 : 22:25:51
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Does anyone have a source for 1-1/2 inch cotton or sisal rope safe for bird perches? Our Amazon really likes her rope perches and they need replacing.
Kathleen
Owned by Sunny ('tiel), Princess (BFA), and Julie (BGM)
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Becca
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USA
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Gpsyps
Top Gold Member
USA
308 Posts |
Posted - 02/20/2007 : 09:18:15
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I make our own similar to the pic Rebecca posted. I go to Home Depot or Lowes and buy the rope there. I buy Stainless Steel (Not Zinc) eye hooks and put them in the ends of PVC caps and then glue the rope inside. Then once they dry we use Stainless Steel Quicklinks to attach them to the cages.
Ours have lasted 2 1/2 years now and are still strong as ever!
It's all up to ones preferences!!
Natalie & Girls |
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Toy
Top Gold Member
USA
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Posted - 02/20/2007 : 12:56:31
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The sisal rope you find in local stores (Home Depot/Lowes/Wal-Mart/Etc) is NOT bird safe. It has been treated to prevent rot. It says "natural", but if you read the fine print it says "oiled". The oil is the preservative & contains chemicals to prevent insects & rot.
Also this "oil" can NOT be washed out in the washing machine or dishwasher. It contains a pestacide that remains in the rope.
There are several bird supply sites that sell the bird safe rope, that has not been treated.
Toy
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kaperc
Top Gold Member
USA
62 Posts |
Posted - 02/21/2007 : 11:08:25
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Thanks, everyone. I'm really looking for a source to find untreated rope by the foot. We did get a supply from a hardware store some years ago, but now with two birds using it, we've run out. They've moved, but I'll have to try to find their new location and see if we can still get it there. I was going to try sisal because our Amazon is really chewing the cotton up for some reason. We drape it all over the place, so simple perches just won't do.
Kathleen
Owned by Sunny ('tiel), Princess (BFA), and Julie (BGM)
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Becca
Top Gold Member
USA
40 Posts |
Posted - 02/21/2007 : 12:18:28
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this site that I found does have straight rope I dont know if that is what you are looking for. Actually if you scroll down on the page they have 5 foot lengths for $1.75.
http://healthybird.net/aviantoys/aviantoys.htm
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Edited by - Becca on 02/21/2007 12:38:17 |
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Gpsyps
Top Gold Member
USA
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Posted - 02/21/2007 : 23:00:43
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Thanks Toy for your information. Sorry if I misslead anyone. There are alot of "Parrot" sites out there with Parrot safe products.
Natalie & Girls |
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Katie and Stanleys Mom
Top Gold Member
USA
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Posted - 03/09/2007 : 13:31:45
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I buy my rope perches here:
http://www.motherpluckinbirdtoys.com/
They are awesome and wash beutifully in the washer!!!
Deanna
Love and Scritches, Deanna
Contented wife of 25 years to Mark and Stay at home/homeschooling Mom to
Stella (B&G)
Stanley (DYHA)
Stewie (RF Macaw)
Katie (CAG)
Sammy (Meyers)
Mouse(the wonder Chihuahua)
Nugget and Neville(The poodle pack)
and 4 human children: Andrea 23, Jimmy 19, Baxter 16, and Molly 8. |
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cpsnead
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Rope for perches
