Built a little 'rope bridge'

[Kiwibird]

Since Kiwi is no longer caged during the day, I've been meaning to make him a little 'bridge' so he can get from his cage/swing to his play tree without human assistance (Kiwi doesn't fly). I finally got that made I used all stainless hardware of course, and used these little "shackle" things to easily be able to connect/disconnect it so it can be secure but we can also move his big swing around without a rope perch dangling off it. Now he can go from his cage to his big swing to his play stand all he wants!

Shortly after I hooked it up, he seemed to know just what to do with it! Please forgive the mess:54:, it's 4pm on a friday and he's been a busy (i.e. messy) boy today!

 

[Christinenc2000]

Very nice. You did a great job

 

[Christinenc2000]

He also has a great view

 

[gracebowen]

Smart bird. It took mine a week.

 

[mahmou2d.12]

how much long r u togher ?

 

[Kiwibird]

how much long r u togher ?

Not quite sure I understand what your asking?

Are you asking how long I've had him? 6 1/2 years. He was already 10 years old when we got him though.

If you were asking how much the perch cost and how long to put together, it cost about $15 and took maybe 10 minutes to assemble (24 full hours for the glue I used to keep the rope in the end caps to fully dry).

Did that answer your question at all?

 

[GreatBlue320]

Great Job! It looks like Kiwi loves his bridge! I agree with Christinenc2000, he has a great view! Lucky Kiwi!

 

[Allee]

Very nice set up, April! I love Kiwi's play area!

 

[KimKim]

Very nice! Where did you get the caps? They look different then PVC end caps.

 

[Terry57]

I love Kiwi's play area! And what a gorgeous view he (and you) have Is it all wooded out there?

 

[Kiwibird]

Where did you get the caps? They look different then PVC end caps.

They are leg protectors for furniture legs. They happened to be in the same aisle right next to the rope at home depot. I didn't even think about PVC end caps actually:54:

 

[Kiwibird]

I love Kiwi's play area! And what a gorgeous view he (and you) have Is it all wooded out there?

Yes, we have a gorgeous picture window with a fabulous view of a little stream and lush woods that's totally 'impeded' by a certain someones cage and play stand--->

 

[Terry57]

At least Kiwi has an unobstructed view!

 

[Kiwibird]

So this little rope bridge is proving to be a great success! He seems quite pleased to have full access to his play tree now I don't know why I didn't do this before now!