Hi all!
My GCC has had a happy hut for 9 years now. It's canvas on the outside and some fluff on the inside. I've trimmed off most of the fluff a long time ago and he only uses it for sleeping and doesn't chew on it, however, I still prefer to consider alternate solutions occasionally because I come across scary stuff on the internet, so I'm aware that these huts can be a danger with ingestion for some birds
I've covered his hut with another fabric a couple years ago, but after a couple months I had some issues with threads on the edge of the piece of fabric so I'll have to find a different way to sew it or attach it. I'd rather not buy a new hut because he's really used to this one and it has never been a hasard so far. Another reason is because it has some sort of plastic inside that keeps its triangle shape on all 3 sides, and it doesn't seem to be made with any threads, it's held together at the top with velcro rather than being sewn. Long story short, it has been a good product for many years.
I'm thinking of covering it again with a layer of cotton since I read that it's a good alternative to any other fabric, but I can't say I'm the best at DIY so if anyone has any tips or suggestions, that would be greatly appreciated!
Do you have experience using huts for your birds? Any good ones that you would recommend buying in case my plan fails or ideas for DIY-ing an existing hut? Thanks!
My GCC has had a happy hut for 9 years now. It's canvas on the outside and some fluff on the inside. I've trimmed off most of the fluff a long time ago and he only uses it for sleeping and doesn't chew on it, however, I still prefer to consider alternate solutions occasionally because I come across scary stuff on the internet, so I'm aware that these huts can be a danger with ingestion for some birds
I've covered his hut with another fabric a couple years ago, but after a couple months I had some issues with threads on the edge of the piece of fabric so I'll have to find a different way to sew it or attach it. I'd rather not buy a new hut because he's really used to this one and it has never been a hasard so far. Another reason is because it has some sort of plastic inside that keeps its triangle shape on all 3 sides, and it doesn't seem to be made with any threads, it's held together at the top with velcro rather than being sewn. Long story short, it has been a good product for many years.
I'm thinking of covering it again with a layer of cotton since I read that it's a good alternative to any other fabric, but I can't say I'm the best at DIY so if anyone has any tips or suggestions, that would be greatly appreciated!
Do you have experience using huts for your birds? Any good ones that you would recommend buying in case my plan fails or ideas for DIY-ing an existing hut? Thanks!
