DIY Pet Bird Table Stand
DIY pet bird stands can be easy and inexpensive to make. Pet bird stands in retail stores can be pricey with not too many choices. When making a DIY pet bird stand, it can be unique and a one of a kind. Making your own bird stand helps to determine how high and how extensive the bird stand will be, and the requirements needed for your bird.
Items Needed
- 3/4 Inch Wood Base
- PVC Tee
- PVC Pipe
- Wooden Dowels
- Wood Glue
- Drill
- Wood Screws
- Sandpaper
- PVC caps
- Make a pet bird table by using a wood base 3/4 inch thick and, a PVC tee-piece for your bird cage.
- Build the perch by using one inch PVC pipes. The PVC pipe will fit into the tee piece or wooden dowels can also be used. If PVC is being used, screw it into the tee piece. If using wood glue, glue the dowels into the pipe fittings. The rest of the materials needed for the bird table are a drill, wood screws, sandpaper, PVC caps and glue.
- Use a piece of sandpaper to sand down all the wood so there are no rough edges. If sharp edges are left, it could leave splinters in the bird's feet. Sanding down your wood will also prevent crevices that can cause dirt to get into them and cause bacteria to form. Sometimes there may be water spills on your bird stand, so the best wood to us is exterior untreated wood. If you want your bird stand to be waterproof, use vinyl flooring to cover the wood base.
- Complete the bird cage by using a metal PVC flange, which will hold the tee piece into the base. Drill the PVC flange into the center of the base. Be sure to mark the screw holes before drilling. Wait 24 hours for the bird stand to dry then attach the rest of the piece.