My first DIY cargo net!

Ann333

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• Feb 9, 2015

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Hey guys! Ive been inspired by all the DIY threads ive been seeing....ssooooo I made Pumpkin a cargo net for his play stand.

I got Sisal rope from walmart that said 100% natural and then boiled it just in case. I couldnt find any large beads, so i had to tie knots, but i think it came out okay for a first attempt.

http://www.parrotforums.com/members...3904-my-first-diy-cargo-net-his-playstand.jpg

http://www.parrotforums.com/members/ann333-albums-pumpkin-picture13905-i-put-back-his-play-gym.jpg

http://www.parrotforums.com/members...n-picture13906-my-first-attempt-cargo-net.jpg

I hope Pumpkin likes it.

 

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• Feb 9, 2015

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That is really, really nice! I may use real short pieces of PVC as rings instead of beads. Another option is hard wood rings from a hobby store. But even in a net your size, that is 12 rings!

 

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• Feb 9, 2015

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That turned out really nice...

 

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Flboy said:

That is really, really nice! I may use real short pieces of PVC as rings instead of beads. Another option is hard wood rings from a hobby store. But even in a net your size, that is 12 rings!

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Yea i couldnt find any beads big enough in my town and i was not making a trip to Roswell today so i just used knots. PVC is a clever idea though! And yes this net is pretty small only about 1 1/2 feet by 1 1/2 feet... so you will need A LOT of beads for a good sized net.... :43:

 

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• Feb 9, 2015

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Nice Ann! I'm sure Pumpkin will love it.

 

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• Feb 9, 2015

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Very nice! I bet Pumpkin will love it. I've heard conures are very active little birds, so that should keep him busy

 

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• Feb 9, 2015

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It looks great, Ann! Pumpkin should be a very busy bird with all the shreddable toys you added! Thanks for sharing!

 

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Thanks everyone! I really like it. It looks like a playground now. I really hope these toys can keep him buisy. He's been destroying about one toy a day for a week now... just LOVES chewing. I know birds don't have teeth, but do they go through a teething phase?

 

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• Feb 9, 2015

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That looks fabulous! Is Pumpkin having a blast on it?

 

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Yes he liked it! He's all worn out now and grumpy. Hehe I'm taking it as a compliment.

 

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• Feb 9, 2015

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Awesome Ann, I'm so jealous! I really want to make one too, but I have to find larger rope now that I have a big girl coming into the house. That looks like a lot of fun for Pumpkin. Tazzy is jealous over here

 

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That's right You're getting a macaw! Congrats!! Lol now I'm jealous. Lol will the gcc and macaw be able to use the same size net(or toys) or will you have to make two?

 

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• Feb 9, 2015

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That's awesome. I want to make one (or two) one of these days! Glad Pumpkin likes it!

 

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Thanks! It was really easy!

 

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• Feb 10, 2015

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That's a brilliant cargo net, Ann, and I SO love the way you've secured it at the sides. Mine just hang, and of course they get misshapen over time and I have to keep tugging at them to make them straight. Well done! Pumpkin is a lucky little birdie!

 

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• Feb 10, 2015

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Sweet! Nicely done cargo net, Ann! I'm glad Pumpkin has been enjoying it so much.

 

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Ann333

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Thanks i wanted it secured down nicelyall the way around. Hes getting better and practicing all the time, but hes still a baby and is a little unsteady climbing.

 

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• Feb 10, 2015

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Ann which thread/site did you use to figure out this knot pattern? Looks amazing =] Happy that Pumpkin enjoys it !

 

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I didn't use a thread but I know there is a thread somewhere. I just made up the knot I used because it was simple. One rope tied one time around the other rope....I doubt that makes sense...

I know if you google image DIY bird cargo net you can find the way most people seem to prefer to tie them. It looks like 2 "S" shapes linked together, but for me that was too complicated and took a lot of rope...

 

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• Feb 21, 2015

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Well done! Gonna order some rope and other toy making equipment, as well as a new cage, on Monday