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Additional pics and
details of
my Small Parrot Play Gyms.
Pictured here
are examples of some of my recently shipped Small Gyms. As you
browse these pics, please notice a couple of things.
- I use a basic
formula for my gyms, a vertical trunk with branches coming off that
trunk
just like a real tree, what a concept!
- Each and
every one of my gyms is unique. When I build them, I start with
the vertical, then add the main top branch, the stairs in the
staircase. I look for the RIGHT pieces so each gym looks RIGHT,
has the right feel. I don't know what I'm looking for, but I
know it when I see it.
- My gyms are
designed to be a piece of parrot furniture you'll be proud to display
in your home.
- I use several
high gloss Formica colors in my gyms. These make my gyms
extremely easy to clean and look gorgeous.
- Consider your
gym to be a free standing piece of art. Even if the tray color
doesn't exactly match your decor, remember, this is for your bird and
it's likely your bird doesn't match your decor as
well.
- The branches
start at the tray, and spiral towards the top branch, like a spiral
staircase.
- I stagger the
branches to provide clear drop zones below each branch. In about
90% on the time, poop misses lower branches, that's the idea.
- Perch
diameter isn't critical with Bottlebrush because your bird doesn't
have to GRIP to use my Bottlebrush gyms.
- I use a
variety of perch diameters to prevent foot cramping.
- What makes my
gyms unique is the actual amount of USABLE perch space in my
gyms. The average small has over 4 feet of USABLE perch space in
a footprint that won't overpower your home.
- As you look
at the different models I offer, you'll notice that the smaller the
gym, the more branches used. Play gyms are a perfect example of more
isn't better. Too many perches on a Large gym make it too
crowded to be practical just like too few perches on a small gym isn't
practical as well. The secret is to provide the right amount of
branches for each specific gym. That's where my experience and
expertise comes in.
- All of my
gyms have a built in toy called a SPINNER. Spinners are
psychological parrot toys. Basically, a spinner is a slice of
Bottlebrush with a hole drilled in it. It's attached to one of the
branches of the staircase, see pics below. It spins, but can't
be removed. Your bird will try to remove it but can't, and
that's what they like. It's great for chewing and gnawing, and
when one is chewed up, I include two
replacements.
    
    
    
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