Post by cockatielcutie on Oct 1, 2005 8:56:18 GMT 10
Has anyone seen those Birdie Bunks in the pet shop and wanted to buy one but thought they were a bit pricey? I did. Here is my solution though. Make it yourself.
I found the measurements for completed birdie bunks on ebay were a buyer had listed them. Depending on your bird you will need to make sizes accordingly. Here are the sizes and the measurements:
XSMALL Birdie Bunk (3 1/4" H x 4" W x 5 1/2" L) Lovebirds, Parakeets, Canaries
SMALL Birdie Bunk (4 1/4" H x 4 1/2" W x 6" L) Cockatiels, conures & other similar size birds
MEDIUM Birdie Bunk (5 1/4" H x 4 1/2" W x 8" L) Small Cockatoos, Lories, Piones & Caiques
LARGE Birdie Bunk( 7" H x 6" W x 9 1/2" L) Small Greys, Small Amazons, Mine Macaws
XLARGE Birdie Bunk (7 1/2" H x 7" W x 12 1/2" L)
Measure out your fabric - I use cotton and sometimes denim typoe fabrics for a more heavy duty bunk. Always add an extra half an inch to each side for your seam otherwise your bunk will turn out smaller. For example if you want to make a large bunk you would need to cut two pieces of fabric measuring 6 1/2 " (wide) and 10 " (long) - the height is not important as it will make itself.
So the first step is to sew the two pieces together on the longer sides. Remember to face the patterned side of the fabric inwards. Once it is sewn turn the fabric in the right way.
To make the base of the bunk more solid and allow the bunk to support the bird while it sleeps I use cake boards. I cut them to the length and width of my bunk. The second step is to then slip the board into the fabric ensuring it is in the centre. If you want a softer feel inside you can add some wadding - I use polar fleece it is soft and warm.
Third, stitch down either side of the board to hold it in place.
Fourth, bring the sides of the fabric up to the top and pin in place some tie strings.
Fifth, Sew the top of the bunk to form a triangle.
Sixth, place inside the cage and watch your bird enjoy his new home.
Making your own bunk saves a lot of money and its even better if your bird is on the destructive side, or you love to swap your cage around all the time you could have a bunk for every day of the week if you wanted.
I apoligise if my instructions are a bit fuzzy - just let me know if any step needs more explaining.
Here is a picture I found of the bunk with a quaker in it. It could help you out if you don't know what the bunks look like.
Chloe.
I found the measurements for completed birdie bunks on ebay were a buyer had listed them. Depending on your bird you will need to make sizes accordingly. Here are the sizes and the measurements:
XSMALL Birdie Bunk (3 1/4" H x 4" W x 5 1/2" L) Lovebirds, Parakeets, Canaries
SMALL Birdie Bunk (4 1/4" H x 4 1/2" W x 6" L) Cockatiels, conures & other similar size birds
MEDIUM Birdie Bunk (5 1/4" H x 4 1/2" W x 8" L) Small Cockatoos, Lories, Piones & Caiques
LARGE Birdie Bunk( 7" H x 6" W x 9 1/2" L) Small Greys, Small Amazons, Mine Macaws
XLARGE Birdie Bunk (7 1/2" H x 7" W x 12 1/2" L)
Measure out your fabric - I use cotton and sometimes denim typoe fabrics for a more heavy duty bunk. Always add an extra half an inch to each side for your seam otherwise your bunk will turn out smaller. For example if you want to make a large bunk you would need to cut two pieces of fabric measuring 6 1/2 " (wide) and 10 " (long) - the height is not important as it will make itself.
So the first step is to sew the two pieces together on the longer sides. Remember to face the patterned side of the fabric inwards. Once it is sewn turn the fabric in the right way.
To make the base of the bunk more solid and allow the bunk to support the bird while it sleeps I use cake boards. I cut them to the length and width of my bunk. The second step is to then slip the board into the fabric ensuring it is in the centre. If you want a softer feel inside you can add some wadding - I use polar fleece it is soft and warm.
Third, stitch down either side of the board to hold it in place.
Fourth, bring the sides of the fabric up to the top and pin in place some tie strings.
Fifth, Sew the top of the bunk to form a triangle.
Sixth, place inside the cage and watch your bird enjoy his new home.
Making your own bunk saves a lot of money and its even better if your bird is on the destructive side, or you love to swap your cage around all the time you could have a bunk for every day of the week if you wanted.
I apoligise if my instructions are a bit fuzzy - just let me know if any step needs more explaining.
Here is a picture I found of the bunk with a quaker in it. It could help you out if you don't know what the bunks look like.
Chloe.
