net pics

[bethn]

We hung Jazz' climbing net this weekend to see if he would like it. Boy did he!

I wrapped some edges with vet wrap where ends of sisal stuck thru, so he wouldn't unravel them, and he flew to the floor so he could clumb while i was finishing it!












now that we know he likes it we are going to attach it to a header so it hangs more evenly.

[Pepper's Pa]

Jazz looks happy and to be enjoying life on his rope net.

[Lefty]

Originally Posted by bethn

We hung Jazz' climbing net this weekend to see if he would like it. Boy did he!

I wrapped some edges with vet wrap where ends of sisal stuck thru, so he wouldn't unravel them, and he flew to the floor so he could clumb while i was finishing it!












now that we know he likes it we are going to attach it to a header so it hangs more evenly.

I sent a reply yesterday but it looks like you didn't get it. I love the
net and was wondering if you made it or bought it. Jazz looks like he is having a great time and I think Harley would love one. He loves climbing all over and hanging upside down. It seems these Gray Heads (Capes) are a joyful lot who want to play and be silly most of the time.

[Ivy Mom]

Beth,

I love your photos of Jazz. I am on a waiting list for a p.f.f. hen from Wingnuts Aviary and just love to hear your updates about Jazz.

If you would not mind I would love to ask you questions about cages, food, toys, playgyms, etc. Although it might be several months to next year before I get my baby, I'd like to get items gradually.

Thanks!

Ivy Mom

[bethn]

Ivy Mom, Ask away! any help i can offer is yours! Maggie is a fabulous breeder, Jazz came to us super well socialized, stepping up, and wanting to be with people. I can't say enough good things about her or Jazz.! Where are you from? Our only concern was shipping, (he had to change flights) but he was a trooper and came thru with flying colors. we are in northern NJ, and had to go to laguardia, nyc to pick him up.

[Frankie]

did you make the net? It sure looks very well-made if you did.

[bethn]

Yup, I made it and had the blisters to prove it! lol. it wasn't hard just time consuming. I tried to post this yesterday & it didn't take. Jazz is sleeping on a play stand next to me as I type making the cutest noises. I love this guy! Ahhh, he just woke up and found his all time favorite toy. It is from Cage Ware. It comes in 2 different shapes, Teddy Bear, and Duck. Each has cotton rope iwth hard plastic rings threaded thru it. Only $3.88 at Walmart, slightly more at petsmart. With his beak I thought he would like bigger
toys but he prefers smaller wood pieces so far.

[bethn]

I am not making the cutest noises, he is !:o)

[Snowy]

That looks great! Can you tell me how you made it and what type of rope it is that you used?

[Ivy Mom]

Hi Beth,
I think I will start a new thread entitled "Cape questions" !!!

I love the net also. My niece made one for my green cheek conure and she
loves it. My tiel is afraid of it :0

I've been looking at getting another larger, bird for a long time. I've looked at
red bellies, timneh greys, other conures, and pionus. Then I found Thor's page (like you!) and starting reading everything I could find about the Cape.

I really like greys but my husband has asthma and my dog now has chronic bronchitis. Just the dust from my tiel is bad and I have an air filter beside her!

So the Cape sounds so cool. Maggie says they are like conures in that they are silly and playful. And they supposedly talk a lot. But talking is something that I would consider a special gift - it is not a reason for buying a bird, IMHO. And that face with its sweet, goofy smile!!

So check out my questions in the "Questions about Capes" thread :0
BTW - I live in SW Va. & will probably have my baby shipped also unless it is too cold :( then I will drive!

Ivy Mom