Canadian sources of safe rope - John?

[Cory]

I want to use rope for different things for my birds. To use in toys, build nets, and just hang. I am able to get coconut rope, unoiled sisal rope, paper rope, and cotton rope from Parrotdise Perch. They sell rope up to 1/2" in diameter so those are good for making toys and for my smaller birds. I still need larger rope for making nets and hanging and such.

Does anyone know where I would be able to find untreated cotton, sisal, or manila rope that is around 1" or so in diameter? I was at Home Depot and I took a look at the manila rope they had and it smelled oiled to me. I haven't been anywhere else but I was searching on the internet and can't seem to find a reliable Canadian source. I'll ship from the US only if I REALLY have to.

John - I know you have ropes hanging in your bird room. Any advice?

Also, I'm going to need some tips as to how to secure and hang them properly.

 

[GG.]

Organic Hemp Twines has hemp rope in several sizes

 

[Deejo]

Try contacting Susan at Olivers Garden...this is the company that makes the Crawler and Rope Highways. Located in N.S.
Tell her what you're looking for; she is fantastic to deal with and I'm sure she can help!
Web: http://www.oliversgarden.com/

 

[JLcribber]

I haven't bought thick rope in a couple of years now. When I did I bought lots so I wouldn't need to again for a while. I still have half a spool of 1 inch cotton. I was thinking of getting some more 3 inch hemp from here. That's where I got it last time but you need to pre order it and wait for it and then you also need to buy a full spool.

Hemp rope

Some one gave me a link to this place where they sell nice thick Sisal. Never ordered any from there yet.

Sisal Rope

Here's another link.

Knot and Rope Supply

 

[Deejo]

Organic Hemp Twines has hemp rope in several sizes

This company is an hour or 2 from where we live.
It took forever to get our order.
Be prepared to wait...and wait....

 

[Gigi]

Birdy Boredom Busters also sells rope. They have paulie rope, supreme cotton rope, paper twist cord, and sea grass rope. Here you go:

Paulie Rope, Cotton Rope, Sisal Rope, Seagrass Rope and Cord

 

[Cory]

Thank you so much everyone!

I was going through Kris Porter's Parrot Enrichment Activity Books and I want to hang ropes like I saw done on pages 23 and 24 in version # 2.

Maybe I'll even try building an aviary like that!

Thanks again for the tips!

 

[GG.]

I have ordered from them and it did not take too long considering where I am and they sent it parcel post rather than priority mail

maybe I was just lucky this time

 

[Deejo]

I have ordered from them and it did not take too long considering where I am and they sent it parcel post rather than priority mail

maybe I was just lucky this time

Oh good! It was about 5 years ago when we ordered from them. Our order actually came from the US....despite them being a few hours from us in western Canada

 

[GG.]

that was kinda strange wasn't it - I ordered in Jan of this year, so maybe they have things straightened out

 

[Cory]

I checked out some of the links and I'm still exploring them a little bit.

This one - Knot And Rope Supply Ltd. seems great since I can order Manila and Cotton of different sizes and legnths in one shot. I don't see it written anywhere though that it is untreated. Do you know this through someone else who has ordered or should I be contacting the company?

I know sometimes Manila rope is only treated in mineral oil which would be fine for the birds but I just want to be sure.

 

[JLcribber]

Birdy Boredom Busters also sells rope. They have paulie rope, supreme cotton rope, paper twist cord, and sea grass rope. Here you go:

Paulie Rope, Cotton Rope, Sisal Rope, Seagrass Rope and Cord

That place doesn't sell anything really thick like 1 inch or bigger.

 

[Ede-bird]

Healthybird.net is Canadian - I've only looked briefly at their selection - but I remember seeing different ropes available

 

[dolldid]

i posted a place in canada and cant seem to find it but it was good prices ans you spoke to owner of it it was befor xmas im no good a tracing things but he carried every thing safe for birds
it on here if some one can find it

 

[dolldid]

BRAIDLACE was the place and best price i could find contact him he will tell you shipping price every thing

 

[GG.]

thanks Doll!