Interest Check: PVC Playgyms / Perches

[BeakyBird]

Hi there everyone,
I'd like to do an interest check for PVC pipe: stand alone single perches, play gyms (both tabletop and floor stands), car (seat-mounted) perches, hanging gyms, hanging nets, etc. (Feel free to suggest others!) Myself and my friend are considering opening a shop since we find them fun to do, but before we set up a website and what not I wanted to get an interest check as to what would be most appealing.

*Would be wrapped in vet tape, unless otherwise stated.
- Larger items could come pre-assembled for a higher shipping fee.

Thanks everyone!

 

[Newbie GCC]

Well, I do need a shower perch and a car perch.

 

[BeakyBird]

Awesome! We could most definitely add shower perches to the list. We're making mock-ups currently to assure we can make quality PVC products, and then from there most will be made to order and customizable. Only issue with the shower perch will be gripping. We're going to have to come up with something that isn't the vet tape as that stuff falls off over time especially if exposed to water!

 

[tattoosiva]

I would love a car perch if it had some kind of poo catcher.

 

[Clueless]

Awesome! We could most definitely add shower perches to the list. We're making mock-ups currently to assure we can make quality PVC products, and then from there most will be made to order and customizable. Only issue with the shower perch will be gripping. We're going to have to come up with something that isn't the vet tape as that stuff falls off over time especially if exposed to water!

I've made these for our parrot club fair. The ones I did we scuffed up the PVC so that the birds could have traction. Hubby bought me a dremel for Christmas so I can get carried away here.

There's a thread here on the forums somewhere about the different types of PVC. Apparently some are not so good.

I saw a chair/auto perch that was made from PVC when I first got these zons. It really looked cool and had some sort of contraption on the bottom to catch the poo.

 

[BeakyBird]

I would love a car perch if it had some kind of poo catcher.

I know a way to make a poop catcher, I'll have to try and make two versions.

@Clueless Yeah if you search pvc car bird perch I believe it comes up. ! And I'll have to look into the PVC thing, thanks!

 

[BeakyBird]

I found something about soft PVC, used in car key "cases" or key chains. But I haven't really found any other information, if you happen to find it I'd love to read it! We're using Schedule 40; rated for potable water and it's marked by NSF so it's non-toxic.

 

[Clueless]

Here you go. Sorry couldn't get it to you yesterday but I'm not good on my cell phone.
PVC pipe sizes | Avian Avenue Parrot Forum

 

[BeakyBird]

Ah! Great, we're using the right stuff. Thank you for that post, the sizing chart is helpful as well.

 

[Macaw Lover]

About 20 years ago I had bought a pvc stand that is perfect for using in the shower or traveling. The best part is there are grooves on the perch area which solves the slipping problem. It was perfect for traveling when I flew out and drove both Kalea and Donovan home. It breaks down easily for packing and when driving back, I used it in the hotel, put a puppy pee pad on top of bottom frame and so the carpet was not pooped up and I did not have to pay for any cleaning charges. I did have housekeeping verify before I left the room and had Donovan in the carrier, just to make sure I would not get a surprise bill later either.

When I bought that stand I had no idea just how I would use it years later and so thankful that I did decide to buy it as money was tight.

 

[Clueless]

Puppy pee pad! Awesome!

 

[BeakyBird]

@Macaw Lover They are by far the best stands if done efficiently, and like you said they can be broken down fairly easily for disassembling and re-assembly.

 

[Peachfaced]

You already know I'm interested.

 

[Anneka]

If the perch itself is smaller than a regular PVC size, I'd be interested in a simple floor T-stand and a shower perch with strong enough suction cups.