Making a bird proof ladder for a knot un-tyer?

Since we bought our condo, I will be hanging Kiwi's boing and jolly ball from the ceiling since we don't have restrictions on putting holes in the ceiling anymore The boing will reach far enough he can climb on it from his play tree, but the JB needs a little ladder so he can get to it (Kiwi is not flighted and needs to be able to climb). I can see many ways to make a ladder using knots, but he LOVES untying knots. He has a bad track record of chewing wood perches out from under himself (to the point he no longer has any wood perches) and I could completely see him untying the knots while standing on the ladder (in typical Kiwi fashion) and falling:49:. Any ideas on how to make a ladder NOT using any knots or wood? He's a good climber who doesn't need grip tape and pretty fearless about climbing stuff, so I'm thinking something involving plastic or stainless chains may work...

What about plastic chain? Good price at the HPot. Also, just a piece of nice heavy rope? If you want knots, secure them with tywraps? You can also make a ladder out of PVC, drill it out for the rope. Multiple ways of securing the rungs without using knots, or have the knot inside the tube.

What about Rawhide ?

Christinenc2000 said:

What about Rawhide ?

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That comes from an animal doesn't it?

Yup, rawhide is cow based.

Back long ago, like in the 70's and 80's I recall people making all kinds of hanging 'things' that are tied from a single long cord. I, for whatever reason, cannot put a name to it. But it was very popular. Point being, I'm sure one of the members will recall what its called and may even had made a few things (clearly when they were very young ).

SailBoat said:

Yup, rawhide is cow based.

Back long ago, like in the 70's and 80's I recall people making all kinds of hanging 'things' that are tied from a single long cord. I, for whatever reason, cannot put a name to it. But it was very popular. Point being, I'm sure one of the members will recall what its called and may even had made a few things (clearly when they were very young ).

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We have a few random leather strings we recycle from when we first got Kiwi, but we stay away from animal products.

You're talking about macrame. I know because my grandpa made A LOT of macrame things (and they are all over my families house to this day).

The hard nylon chains from the big box FYI stores work great. My ceiling is festooned with this stuff.Salty uses it like his own personal superhighway, since he is not allowed on the floor. To attach it to other stuff, just use a really sharp blade to cut thru one side and slip the other item into the link.

Kiwibird said:

SailBoat said:

Yup, rawhide is cow based.

Back long ago, like in the 70's and 80's I recall people making all kinds of hanging 'things' that are tied from a single long cord. I, for whatever reason, cannot put a name to it. But it was very popular. Point being, I'm sure one of the members will recall what its called and may even had made a few things (clearly when they were very young ).

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We have a few random leather strings we recycle from when we first got Kiwi, but we stay away from animal products.

You're talking about macrame. I know because my grandpa made A LOT of macrame things (and they are all over my families house to this day).

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Macrame was actually a really good idea! No idea if I did it "correctly", but I managed to make a ladder out of leftover sisal rope we had from tying stuff down in the uhaul and a crochet hook lol. I need to drill some holes in the JB to connect it, but it seems like it should work

Kiwibird said:

Christinenc2000 said:

What about Rawhide ?

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That comes from an animal doesn't it?

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Wooops Sorry April I forgot who I was posting to