Built my first play gym!

LaurenB

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I made my first play gym out of PVC yesterday. I looked at pictures online to get ideas and just kind of made it up as I went along. It still needs some more toys, ropes, and I need to figure out how to attach some food/water dishes.

Here it is when finally assembled:

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I may have gotten a little carried away with the vet wrap:

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With some toys and swings:

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I was worried at first that I wasn't making it big enough. Whoops. It's final dimensions are roughly 5 1/2 feet tall, and 3 foot wide/long.

Of course both birds are terrified of it. :31:

Nacho sat on it for about a millisecond while I snapped a picture, then said GET ME OFF HERE!

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Hopefully they get used to it and get some use out of it... the little stinkers.
 

GreatBlue320

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Wow, I'm impressed! I love all the colors. Hopefully Tiki and Nacho will get used to it and discover how much fun it is.

What size PVC pipe did you use? (diameter)
 

Allee

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Great job, Lauren! Your play gym looks fantastic! Give them a little time and I bet your birds will love it.
 

Blancaej

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Great job! I love it! How do Tiki and Nacho will come around, it just takes some time. ;)
 

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It looks awesome! Tiki and Nacho's very own Disneyworld! I think the vet wrap looks great:)
 

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LaurenB

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Thanks guys! It was surprisingly easy! I am NOT handy at all!

GreatBlue - I used 1/2" all the way around, I figured 3/4" would probably be just a little too big. Plus using multiple sizes would probably require more brain power and I was at maximum usage lol
 

kika95

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I have a beautiful 4 year old brown throated conure named Charlie. Just bought him on April 18 2015
Omg I love this its so nice!!!! I'm working on my first one too. All the different colors look so cool.
 

EdgesofTwilight

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Awesome job! I'm sure they'll get used to it, just give it time. Took a week or so till mine decided he would play on it. They probably think it might eat them. Lol When they realize it won't, they'll enjoy it. :)
 

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that's so cute. It's colorful and looks like fun for them.
 

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