Homemade Perches

[Belinda]

I've been meaning to do this for ages!!! I finally made my own natural perches tonight. I got the stainless steel hardware from www.myparrotshop.com for much cheaper than i have been able to find them locally, so i'm happy!


I took the bark off because it looks prettier, hehe!


Close up of the hardware end.

For the second perch i added beads and buttons and stuff to chew! It's a play-perch!


Now i've just got to decide who gets what perch!

[JaneJacinto]

Once again a great job. Never thought to add toys to the perch, will give it a try here also.
Jane

[lissah]

what type of wood did you use, belinda?

[Belinda]

I used eucalyptus branches.

[2cay2]

They look shop bought they are so good! Brilliant!

[elfhome]

That looks better then store bought because it looks like birds would actually love to sit and play on it.

[BareFootAviary]

Wow, I also never thought of adding toys to the perch! They look awesome!

[mighty mouse]

Those are great! Next batch of perches I make I'll add toys too... excellent idea!

[ashie]

I know this is an old post but I'm wondering what screws are used ? ???

[di_dee1]

Ashie, you can buy the whole thing, washers, screws in ss from the parrot shop

[Mythara]

The type of screw she has in the photo is called an eye screw. You may be able to get them cheaper from a hardware shop (or just for anyone reading who can't order them from a parrot shop - I haven't seen any online here selling them) - I know that's where we got the big one we use for holding the boing from the ceilling. Screws, etc, from hardware shops will pretty much always be stainless steel (and it'll say on the packet) since no one wants things rusting outside.

[di_dee1]

hardware stores to not sell ss ones here. I have looked and asked.

[Mythara]

hardware stores to not sell ss ones here. I have looked and asked.

Really? That's strange. Pretty much all the screws and nails you can buy here are either ss or brass. Maybe it's because you have less rain than up here?

[di_dee1]

who knows. 7 years of drought here and crops dying again. OT sorry, lol.

OT again, Have 2 farmers here, just asked them, they said high tensile steel, not the same as stainless.

[sammit]

our hardwares in brissy only sell screws and bolts in stainless steel.. i have a few, they are used for outdoor decking and things.. but you have to go to a major hardware store and look real hard for them! i got mine at bunnings...

[ashie]

You may be able to get them cheaper from a hardware shop (or just for anyone reading who can't order them from a parrot shop - I haven't seen any online here selling them) -

I can read thank you all the same.. but i was asking what they're called not where can I buy them and i did look at the site but couldn't find them

[JaneJacinto]

They are called hanger bolts, screw on one side/bolt on the other.
http://www.birdsafestore.com/Product...lt__SSHB2.aspx
Jane

[Mythara]

I can read thank you all the same.. but i was asking what they're called not where can I buy them and i did look at the site but couldn't find them

In the first line of my post I said...

The type of screw she has in the photo is called an eye screw.

I never doubted your ability to read, I just mentioned where you could buy them for anyone else who read the thread.

[Ribber]

I love how you've connected the leather lace and beads!

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*steals the idea*

[JPerkins]

Great job on the perches!
They look great!

[claw]

Did you dissinfect the wood from mites etc, and how.

[pixibubbles]

i think a good scrub and baking in the oven does well enough for most wood.
I'm loving the toy perch too. Might just have to nab that idea.

Are they expensive to make? If not you should so sell them. I'd buy if it werent for the P&P here1

[sweeties mom]

very nice, you did a great job.

[Adelphi]

Those are sweet! You should sell them!

[Lone eagle]

Excellent idea, I must try that for my birds.