lemonypickett
01-04-2009, 10:57 AM
I have bought my fids 4 different styles of "sleep huts". After one full year, of washing, sleeping and "swishing".... the clear winner for wear and tear.... and NO lose threads or frayed strapping is ....
http://stores.ebay.com/Jotco-Cages-and-SoFuN-Bird-Toys_SLEEP-TENTS_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ11QQftidZ2QQtZkm
I requested that she stitch a line onto either side of the plastic floor that is hidden in the hut for stability. That was the only problem I had. Without a stitch to keep it in place, after washing it, I had to manipulate it to the right position or the hut wouldn't make a proper triangle shape. She said it was no problem. They are polar fleece inside and out. After a year of washing, it did not get "pilly" at all.
So... I highly recommend these. Eddie loves the ones sized Small (as he is a cuddlebug) but it is snug. A medium size might be better suited to birds just getting used to a hut. She also uses zinc free pear links for the top.
I just bought one from Fosters and Smith and two washes later... the top of the bed has so many frays I no longer trust using it. I have to snip off all kinds of dangerous things each time I wash it.
http://stores.ebay.com/Jotco-Cages-and-SoFuN-Bird-Toys_SLEEP-TENTS_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ11QQftidZ2QQtZkm
I requested that she stitch a line onto either side of the plastic floor that is hidden in the hut for stability. That was the only problem I had. Without a stitch to keep it in place, after washing it, I had to manipulate it to the right position or the hut wouldn't make a proper triangle shape. She said it was no problem. They are polar fleece inside and out. After a year of washing, it did not get "pilly" at all.
So... I highly recommend these. Eddie loves the ones sized Small (as he is a cuddlebug) but it is snug. A medium size might be better suited to birds just getting used to a hut. She also uses zinc free pear links for the top.
I just bought one from Fosters and Smith and two washes later... the top of the bed has so many frays I no longer trust using it. I have to snip off all kinds of dangerous things each time I wash it.