base or stand for a bird tree

[kerbear]

You could also use a kitty litter box for the base (would have to be anchored for larger birds). Sorry I couldn't figure out how to edit my post. Had to post again.

[goodshep]

Originally Posted by Flappuccino

I bought a plastic planter and a drip pan in the same color. I put a hole in the drip pan the same diameter of the tree and set it in the top of the planter after making the base heavy enough so it wouldn't tip. Then I added extra stability by weaving hemp rope around the tree and through holes around the planter.

I used this idea to make another bird tree today only I set the branch in a small container of quick set concrete (I used a one gallon plastic ice cream pail). I set that in the larger planter pot and filled in around it with kitty litter. I wrapped a bit of vet wrap around the branch where it went through the hole in the drip pan to tighten the fit and its really steady. There's not enough concrete to make the pot too heavy but I put it on one of those planter dollys so we could wheel it around easier. Works great! I'll get a picture of it tomorrow and post it here

[goodshep]

here's the one I recently made

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[mmr]

here is mine!



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[goodshep]

Nice! Yours is big but then again so is your bird LOL!