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| chanty | Apr 20 2013, 08:29 AM Post #16 |
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It does seem so far away but will be worth the wait, I've never had birds before so this gives me loads of time to prepare properly. I've ordered this book from amazon a few days ago http://www.amazon.co.uk/Parrotlet-Handbook-Handbooks-Sandee-Molenda/dp/0764141899/ref=dp_ob_title_bk as it said somewhere it was the upto date version of the one you put the link up of? Maybe I should order the other one too? |
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| chanty | Apr 20 2013, 02:46 PM Post #17 |
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The book has come, now impatiently waiting for kids bedtime so I can sit and read it. :) |
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| Jan | Apr 20 2013, 03:30 PM Post #18 |
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Enjoy the read! |
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| bobbieblue | Apr 20 2013, 07:39 PM Post #19 |
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'Oh and mustn't forget the jute apron I've sewn buttons, toggles, feathers and stainless body piercing jewellery on, which I can wear turning myself into a birdie playground' Berni!! Photos please!!!!!!!! :) :) :) Chantelle - enjoy your book tonight!! :) |
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| Berni | Apr 20 2013, 08:16 PM Post #20 |
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:lol: that's the one thing I haven't got yet, a decent camera drats |
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| LauraR | Apr 21 2013, 03:58 AM Post #21 |
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Jude, you will have to model your apron 'playground'!! We must see this! :lol: Berni, looks like there's one more thing to do before you get little Oliver....buy a camera!!! How else are going to see the little guy?? Chanty, that's a good book...I think you will enjoy it. :) |
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| bobbieblue | Apr 21 2013, 07:32 AM Post #22 |
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Laura - it's Berni's who's made the apron 'playground' not me!!!! :lol: :lol: I wanted to see pics of it!!! Hmmm - good idea though! nodding |
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| Berni | Apr 21 2013, 08:38 AM Post #23 |
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I made it after reading they like to go to your shoulder, was worried about him getting hair products in his mouth so thought an apron might help him stay and preen a safe area. Also to help him accept new people if they are wearing the apron initially.Has added benefit of being a poop cover :lol: |
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| LauraR | Apr 21 2013, 09:51 PM Post #24 |
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Oops! I missed that! OK, Berni, we will need to see your apron! :lol: Good idea, by the way. |
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| chanty | Apr 24 2013, 05:04 PM Post #25 |
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Think I'm going to have a go at making some toys for outside the cage. Going to have a look at some bead safe for birds, and bells. Is there anything else I can look at? Going to tie them on string/rope? (what sort of thing would you recommend is it possible to buy thin leather straps that are safe??) and attatch the string/rope? to something. Oh its all to exciting lol. |
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| Berni | Apr 24 2013, 05:23 PM Post #26 |
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Butchers string is supposed to be ok, I got mine from Amazon, a nice red/white/blue mix. |
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| bobbieblue | Apr 24 2013, 07:31 PM Post #27 |
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Found this site! http://www.pine4parrots.co.uk And this one Stef posted awhile back! http://www.cheepparrottoysntips.com/paper6.html Plus Northan Parrots sell toy making stuff! :) |
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| chanty | Apr 24 2013, 07:33 PM Post #28 |
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Thankyou very much. |
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| chanty | May 2 2013, 10:16 PM Post #29 |
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Just looking at bits for toys. After feed back for anything that wouldn't be suitable. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3mm-Round-Real-Leather-High-Quality-Finding-Cord-String-Lace-Rope-/370792338171?pt=UK_Crafts_Leathercraft_LE&var=&hash=item5654f212fb I'd get this in natural. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/20mm-Natural-Wooden-Beads-Round-Untreated-Wood-Balls-4mm-Hole-100-Beechwood-/160891384086?pt=UK_Crafts_Beads_CA&var=460119186484&hash=item2575dfb116 do the beads need to be untreated? Northern parrot have coloured beads you can buy but not sure which from ebay would be safe? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Magic-Slinky-Rainbow-Coloured-Springs-Toy-Kids-Gift-Joke-Bouncey-Fun-/390554771007?pt=UK_Toys_Creative_Educational_RL&hash=item5aeee0de3f http://www.northernparrots.com/stainless-steel-cowbells-parrot-toy-parts-pack-of-4-prod371224/ is there anywhere else that sells similar does anyone know? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DIY-plastic-chain-ring-link-40cm-long-ring-size-7mmx13mm-you-choose-color-/111055903250?pt=UK_Crafts_JewelleryMaking_GL&var=&hash=item19db729a12 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/100-Opaque-Pony-Beads-9x6mm-IDEAL-FOR-DUMMY-CLIPS-BRACELETS-HAIR-BRADING-/160831255741?pt=UK_Crafts_Beads_CA&var=&hash=item25724a34bd http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/50-MEGA-MULTI-MIX-STAR-SHAPED-PONY-BEADS-13mm-ACRYLIC-PLASTIC-/170971716397?pt=UK_Crafts_Beads_CA&hash=item27ceb55b2d http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-Plactic-parrot-pendants-40x25mm-c636-MIXED-COLOR-/251013171429?pt=UK_Crafts_Beads_CA&hash=item3a718d08e5 lol like these Is there anything else I can get that anyone can suggest? |
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| LauraR | May 2 2013, 11:55 PM Post #30 |
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Everything looks good except the leather since it's dyed and the dye might be unsafe. Try to find natural leather strips that haven't been treated with anything. The wooden beads are good as long as they aren't treated with anything. A lot of wooden bird toys are dyed with food coloring. You can do it yourself.....only problem is it will come off when it gets wet. All of those beads are okay. I really like the little parrot beads too! :) You also want toys made of straw or paper that they can destroy. This is their favorite....these are made of of Yucca. http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=14412&cmpid=04csegpl&ref=6111&subref=AA&CAWELAID=525372234&catargetid=1570184332&cagpspn=pla |
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