Cargo net

Newbsi · Aug 4, 2015

I wanted to get a cargo net but the prices seem crazy for bird nets. Has anyone made their own? I gave it a try but my knots were slipping and that didnt seem safe. Or is there a website that has them at a decent price?

JerseyWendy · Aug 4, 2015

Lots of DIY cargo nets here. Have a look:
http://www.parrotforums.com/do-yourself/51598-my-first-diy-cargo-net.html
http://www.parrotforums.com/parrot-toys/38266-tutorial-how-make-cargo-net.html
http://www.parrotforums.com/do-yourself/29545-my-homemade-cargo-net.html

Flboy · Aug 4, 2015

Making a net using beads isn't too difficult. Good price for beads is Hobby Lobby, watch for sales. Beads go half price every couple months! Als you get a 20% off with a sign up, each week.
Instead of beads, look at tie wraps, cable ties. They come in multiple colors. Lows, hobby lobby.
A simple jig to hold the rope in place would be fantastic and make it really easy to build the net. Something like a large pegboard. Just big enough for say, 4 rows at a time.

Birdman666 · Aug 4, 2015

I had mine custom made at Pacific Fibre and Rope company. They are more reasonable than bird stores, and they do any size you want to fit.

Newbsi · Aug 4, 2015

JerseyWendy said:
Lots of DIY cargo nets here. Have a look:
http://www.parrotforums.com/do-yourself/51598-my-first-diy-cargo-net.html
http://www.parrotforums.com/parrot-toys/38266-tutorial-how-make-cargo-net.html
http://www.parrotforums.com/do-yourself/29545-my-homemade-cargo-net.html

I really like that last one!

Ann333 · Aug 4, 2015

I made my own using knots and it was hard to figure out a way to keep them safe and secure. Next one I make I am planning on using beads instead of knotts. I think it looks cuter and will be easier as well as use a WHOLE LOT LESS rope! I was shocked how small my net was because all the rope went to knots haha lesson learned.

Weezerj · Aug 4, 2015

Birdman666 said:
I had mine custom made at Pacific Fibre and Rope company. They are more reasonable than bird stores, and they do any size you want to fit.

I really like this idea, but every time I called these guys I got no answer.....maybe they were on vacation that week?

I ended up building my own, and to be honest ended up spending just a bit under what I could have bought one from them for. I wouldn't make another DIY, I'd just keep calling until I finally got someone..

That being said, my Loki absolutely LOVES his cargo net!

Birdman666 · Aug 4, 2015

Yeah, cargo nets are great! Birds become very active when they have a cargo net to play on.

I've been using them for over 15 years. I've got two that are 8 ft by 6 ft, and I've got a smaller one for Sally's playstand 2 ft by 4 ft, and I've got a 4 ft by 4 ft on the living room coffee table playstand I made.

I used to make custom made parrot playstands as a sideline, and I always incorporated cargo nets into them. Pacific Fibre and Rope Company was my supplier at the time. They're quite reasonable for a high quality product. And I couldn't make my own for less... and without the time consuming aspect as well.

ToMang07 · Aug 4, 2015

Is there a big difference between cotton and sisal rope?

Birdman666 · Aug 4, 2015

ToMang07 said:
Is there a big difference between cotton and sisal rope?

HUGE difference in price. Cotton is a lot more expensive than sisal.

ToMang07 · Aug 4, 2015

Birdman666 said:
ToMang07 said:

Is there a big difference between cotton and sisal rope?

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HUGE difference in price. Cotton is a lot more expensive than sisal.

I meant more in relation to bird safety. Obviously any long rope needs to be monitored, but if I used regular un-dyed cotton rope, is that more dangerous for the bird?

Birdman666 · Aug 4, 2015

I've always uses sissal, so I wouldn't know.

ToMang07 · Aug 4, 2015

I was just curious. Most everywhere says use sisal. I just don't have it locally and have plenty of new, unused cotton rope.

Ann333 · Aug 4, 2015

Birdman666 said:
ToMang07 said:

Is there a big difference between cotton and sisal rope?

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HUGE difference in price. Cotton is a lot more expensive than sisal.

This might be true, but sisal is just so hard to work with for me. It is very stiff and uncomfortable to handle.

Flboy · Aug 4, 2015

ToMang07 said:
I was just curious. Most everywhere says use sisal. I just don't have it locally and have plenty of new, unused cotton rope.

Home Depot or Loews, Hobby and craft stores too.

ToMang07 · Aug 4, 2015

Flboy said:
ToMang07 said:

I was just curious. Most everywhere says use sisal. I just don't have it locally and have plenty of new, unused cotton rope.

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Home Depot or Loews, Hobby and craft stores too.

I live in a very rural area. Nearest large box store like Lowes or HD is over 25 miles one way. The little $$$ I'd save in rope I'd lose in fuel. Next time I'm in one of those stores I'll try to remember to look for some tho.

Weezerj · Aug 6, 2015

Here is an alternative....I had a tough time finding 3/4" sisal rope in manageable lengths...

I found here... Search results for: 'sisal'

One note, if you are planning on doing yourself, expect sore hands and to use much more rope that you think you will use....the knots take a lot of rope.

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