The Golden Cockatoo is the largest dedicated bird store in South Florida and one of the finest stores in the country.  Their staff is highly trained, professional and dedicated to parrots and their proper care.  I'm delighted to join forces with them and provide our clients with my Bottlebrush stuff and their outstanding customer service.  Together, we can really work to change your birds life and yours as well.   

The purpose of this page is to simplify ordering my Bottlebrush stuff from my distributor, the Golden Cockatoo. 

The Golden Cockatoo has 4 of my Jumbo Hanging Gyms with trays and their birds literally spend all day on them.  

Page overview.

Why Bottlebrush?
Now to my Bottlebrush parrot Play Gyms.
Bottlebrush Hanging Gyms.
Bottlebrush in-cage perches.
Bottlebrush Chew Toys.
What to order.
How to order.

Hopefully, this one page will provide an overview of my Bottlebrush stuff, and help you decide what to order.  If you're looking for additional info, I'll provide links to those pages.  First, what makes my stuff unique and original, Bottlebrush.

Why Bottlebrush?

Bottlebrush is a decorative landscape tree originally imported to South Florida from Australia.  Bottlebrush offers you and your bird several main advantages.  

• First, it has natural bark. Your birds feet are designed to mesh with naturally textured bark without requiring your bird HOLD ON or GRIP.  This means perch diameter isn't critical at all, and little birds can use virtually any size gym.  Slick, slippery perches require your bird actually hold on and are uncomfortable at best.  Over time, slippery perches can and do cause foot problems and foot cramping.
• The outer bark is great for chewing, and can be compared to bird candy.  Your bird will love chewing on Bottlebrush bark, and there's lots of it to chew on my gyms.  
• Underneath Bottlebrush's succulent bark, the wood underneath is hard, but here's the most important.  Bottlebrush allows GNAWING.  Gnawing is like a dog gnawing on a bone.  Gnawing is important for parrot's health and well being, and critical for proper beak shaping and conditioning.  
• For you, Bottlebrush looks great, after all, it's going in your home.  However, looks are only part of the benefit YOU'LL get from Bottlebrush.
• How much do you spend weekly/monthly on parrot chew toys.  And, what happens to them?  Well, with Bottlebrush, your bird can satisfy all all his chewing and gnawing needs, and have comfortable perches to stand on as well.  
• So, here's what I'm saying.  With my Bottlebrush stuff, you won't need to buy any more parrot chew toys.  That's right, your bird will chew and gnaw on Bottlebrush so don't waste your hard earned money on more chew toys. 
• For detailed info about Bottlebrush, why I use it and why you should try it, visit Why Bottlebrush, why you need it, your Parrot needs it, and why it's all I've ever used?   

So, I offer a completely different type of perch and toy wood.  What do I offer with that wood.  

Now to my Bottlebrush parrot Play Gyms. 

First, my unique and original design Bottlebrush Parrot Play Gyms. 
In 1992, I decided to develop what I considered the perfect parrot play gym.  Having bought and owner virtually every type of Play Gym made, none did what I wanted them to do, so I began to develop these.  Now, over 10,000 gyms later, they're still a work in progress and always will be.  For detailed info about my gyms, or not sure what kind of gym is right for you and your bird, visit Lets compare parrot play gyms. How to choose the right Parrot Play Gym for your bird.

I offer my gyms in 4 tray sizes, stacked on top of each other and pictured here for comparison.  (picture taken from above, looking straight down.)

• Large. The bottom tray, the brown one, is my Large tray size.  These trays measure approx 21" X 34" and are a rounded rectangle.
• Above the large, the blue trays are my Deluxe size.  These measure approx 21"X29" and are a flattened teardrop shape.  
• Above the Deluxe are Medium trays that measure approx 18" X 23".
• The top tray is my small tray, measuring approx 15"X17", rounded with a flattened back.   

So, when you buy a gym, your actually buying it by the tray size. Then I build the branch assembly within the confines of that tray.  So, if you have an Amazon or Grey for example, you could buy a Deluxe or Medium gym for your bird.  The actual branch diameter and perch spacing would be similar, but the Deluxe trays are bigger so the overall gym would be bigger, with more branches and usable space.  If you want your bird to have lots of usable space, buy the Deluxe over the Medium.  

A word here about my branch assemblies. Most parrot gyms are designed to be attractive to you, the owner.  A perfect example are Manzanita and Java wood trees like these pictured.  They might look great to YOU, but what's in it for your bird.  The first one, with the Hyacinths, is completely impractical and these birds have no real USABLE space.  And the Manzanita tree pictures also has very little usable space, and only the largest birds could use this at all.  And, the overall size of the trays these gyms use are HUGE.  The Java Wood tray won't even fit thru doors!!  Again, I have lots of these kinds of comparisons on Lets compare parrot play gyms. How to choose the right Parrot Play Gym for your bird.

Here for example is one of my Large Gyms.  This one has over 7' of USABLE, PRACTICAL perch space in a 21"X34" footprint. 

• So, for Macaws and full sized Cockatoos, buy a Large Gym.
• For all medium to small sized parrots, look for either a Deluxe or Medium gym.
• The Small gym is designed for all small Conures, Quakers, Cockatiels, Parakeets and other small parrots.

Again, let me be clear.  If you have a Sun Conure and buy a Deluxe gym sized for an Amazon Grey, it'll be fine.  If you buy a Deluxe gym for your Macaw, it's likely your Macaw will destroy the branches pretty fast, however, consider this.

The trays are designed to last almost forever.  3/4" furniture grade plywood, Formica finish for beauty and easy cleaning, and a 1/8"X11/2 aluminum border make them beautiful and almost indestructible. 

So, after a year, or two, (or maybe never depending on your bird,) you need to replace the branches because your bird has chewed them up, you can order a replacement branch assembly and guess what, you now have a brand new gym!  And remember, the day you get your gym is the day you STOP buying chew toys.  With those savings, how long before your gym is paid for and you're actually MAKING money.  Sounds like a pretty good deal to me and that's what I offer. 

And, the day you order replacements, you should smile to yourself and realize you now have a happy, contented bird that LOVES Bottlebrush so much that the branches are chewed up.

And for you, you have a beautiful piece of parrot furniture that looks great in your home and allows your parrot to be a bird, in a tree like free birds do.  No more cage screaming because your bird has a life, and you can get yours back.  No more guilt on your part because you just don't have the time to give your bird the attention you wish you could.  My gyms are designed to be your birds favorite place, a place where he wants to be.  And if your parrot wants to be there, staying there is natural and that's what I offer.  Try one of my gyms, you and your bird will be happy you did.  

Got more questions?  Check out Frequently asked Questions, FAQs. Which Bottlebrush Parrot gym is right for my bird, etc?

Want to know what my past clients think of me, my company and my gyms, check out Bottlebrush Happy Letters

Bottlebrush Hanging Gyms.

I consider these the next evolution of my Play Gym Concept

My Bottlebrush Hanging Gyms are the closest thing your bird will ever get to be a free bird hanging out in a tree.  Lots of usable space, and succulent Bottlebrush.  And as with my floor gyms, at some point in the future, you can replace the branches and have a brand new gym.  The first pic was sent to be over a year ago, the next 4 last week.  If you look closely at the branches, you'll notice lots of evidence of chewing and gnawing, but as the saying goes, there's lots of meat left on those bones. 

My Hanging Gyms come in 3 sizes.  The Jumbo has a main top branch that measures approx 32".  The Large has a main top branch that measures approx 28".  The Medium HG has a main top branch that measures approx 24".  Below the main top branch are a spiraling staircase of usable perches and a branch at the bottom.  These gyms have a ton of usable space and are designed to encourage climbing, hanging and all the stuff a free bird would LOVE to do.  Try one of my HGs, you and your bird will be happy you did. 

• Jumbo Hanging Gym for Macaws.  
• Large Hanging Gym for Cockatoos, Amazons, Greys, etc.
• Medium Hanging Gyms for Amazons, Greys, Conures, etc.      

Bottlebrush in-cage perches.

If you want to change your birds life right now, try my Bottlebrush in-cage perches, here's why.

Somehow, most parrot parrot owners has lost track of one very important fact, chewing on perches is the natural way birds chew.  In the rain forest or African plains, there aren't a lot of chew toys hanging in trees.  So. here's how it works for most of you.

You buy a cage that comes with an across cage perch.  Usually Manzanita or a wooden dowel.  Then, you buy additional perches for around the cage.  These are usually Manzanita and most of you also have pedicure perches as well.  You're told these are the right kind of perches for your bird because they're hard and can't be chewed up.  Then, your told to buy chew toys so you bird can chew on those.  Here's what's happened.  

Your bird spends all day, everyday, and all night, every night on hard, slippery perches.  Over time, these perches begin to hurt your birds feet because gripping or holding on isn't natural.  Has your bird ever fallen off a perch, maybe at night.  Does your bird spend a lot of time on his pedicure or sandy perch?  Why, the natural texture doesn't require holding on so these perches are more natural.  

Bottlebrush in-cage perches have deep, rich bark, like trees should and like wild birds enjoy.  They're 100% natural and comfortable for your bird.  When you add Bottlebrush perches to your birds cage, you'll quickly realize these perches are your birds favorite.  And, you'll also see your bird behaving in a natural way, by chewing and gnawing perches.  And, again, consider each one of my Bottlebrush perches to be a chew toy as well.  So, when you get your Bottlebrush perches, don't buy any more chew toys, don't waste your money.     

If your cage has an across cage perch, leave it.  Position Bottlebrush perches around the perimeter and place one in the rear corner for roosting.

Bottlebrush Chew Toys.

I do offer some Bottlebrush Chew Toys, however, my toys are not only great for chewing and gnawing, but functional as well.  

Add a Play Gym toy. Here's the theory behind these toys.  A bird standing in the top of a tree is life threatening from flying predators.  Safety and security is in the tree, not on the tree.  So, I developed this toy so your bird feels safe and secure when playing on his play gym.  As an added bonus, these are great for chewing and gnawing, and great as an added play area on their play gym.    

Add a Flexi Toy to your Bottlebrush Play Gym.  The Flexi Toy was developed as a "J" shaped chew toy and designed to hang under the top branch of a play gym or in a cage.  The center core is flexible, and can be bent into any position.  Plus, chunks of Bottlebrush with colored rope and rawhide make these great for chewing as well.  

Both of these toys will LAST and be a favorite with your bird.  

Bottlebrush pre-drilled toy wood. Virtually every parrot owner has spent hard earned money on a chew toy with the intention of surprising your bird with a great chewy treat.  Usually, two things happen.  First and most common, it's destroyed in hours.  That's by design so YOU buy more.  Second, it's totally ignored because basically, it's boring and uninteresting to your bird.  Either way, most parrot owners have chains left over from old parrot toys.  Bottlebrush toy wood are predrilled chunks of Bottlebrush you can string on a chain and make a parrot toy your bird will love and for you, will last.  I stuff a 9"X15" mesh bag with toy wood, and a bag of this stuff will keep your bird chewing and happy for a long time.  And for you, the money you'll save will put a smile on your face, and a grin on your parrots beak.   Here are a couple of ideas.  Take a chain, and add one piece of Bottlebrush.  Hang it from an upper step of a gym, or in a cage.  Your bird can hold and chew on this piece, and when done, it hangs until your bird wants to chew on it again. Take another chain with one piece, and attach it tightly to the side of your birds cage using quik links at the top and bottom.  Your bird can gnaw on this piece and love this kind of chew toy.   To check availability, click here to visit the Golden Cockatoo toy page.

 

Authentic Bottlebrush Chunks and Twigs.  Listed here is the most popular item I've ever offered.  Basically, these are Bottlebrush clippings I gather when I build gyms and toys. I stuff a 16"X13" reusable mesh bag full of great Bottlebrush chew stuff. Your bird will think of these as BIRDY CANDY and these are the BEST foot toys. Unfortunately, supplies are very limited, so if you see them available, grab them, you'll be happy you did.  This is a typical bag, and this one weighs 4 pounds of great Bottlebrush chew stuff. To check availability, click here to visit the Golden Cockatoo toy page.

What to order.  

• Macaw owners.  Keeping a full sized Macaw in chew toys and busily occupied thru the day can be a real challenge.  So, Macaw owners should look closely at my Hanging Gyms (if they'll work in your home,) here's why.  One of the main advantages of my Hanging Gyms has to do with your Macaws tail.  My Hanging Gyms have no tray to damage the tail, and Macaws LOVE to get my HGs swinging back and forth, and especially spinning in a circle.    You'll see behavior on a HG you'll never see on a stationary gym. If you're looking for a HG, order the Jumbo or Large.  My Floor gyms are almost as good, and are designed to protect tails as well.  For a floor gym, order the Large.  As for chewing and gnawing, in-cage perches are a must, and check out my pre drilled toy wood.  If you're unsure about whether your bird will like Bottlebrush, try some perches or toy wood.  Once you see how your bird responds, you won't ever want to use anything else.  
• Cockatoo Owners.  Same as above, without the tail problems.  Cockatoos are incredible active, energetic birds as you know.  And, can be more voracious chewers them Macaws.  And my experience with Cockatoos, (I've rescued 7 over the years) is that most suffer from chewing deficit.  Again, HGs are a favorite and large 2s will get them swinging so high they almost hit the ceiling, great fun for them, and a blast for us to watch.  If you're interested in a HG, order the Jumbo or Large.  And if a floor gym works better for you, order a Large or Deluxe for large Cockatoos, Deluxe or Medium for medium sized cockatoos.  As for chewing and gnawing, in-cage perches are a must, and check out my pre drilled toy wood.  If you're unsure about whether your bird will like Bottlebrush, try some perches or toy wood.  Once you see how your bird responds, you won't ever want to use anything else.
• Medium sized parrots.  Amazons, Greys, Eclectus, Medium Cockatoos, Severe and Yellow Collared Macaws, Caiques, Large and Med Conures, Meyers, Senegals, etc.  I realize there are a lot of birds in this category and there isn't any one size fits all here.  You know your bird a lot better then I do so use your best judgment.  If your bird is adventurous, Amazons for example, HGs are a favorite.  If your bird is not as active, look at floor gyms.   For HGs, order a Large or Medium, and for floor gyms, order a Deluxe or Medium.  And again, in-cage perches can really improve cage time from day one.  And my chew stuff will be a hit as well. 
• Small parrots.  A medium or small gym is perfect for these guys.  Again, the Medium has larger trays with more space and lots of climbing space which these birds love.  And, in cage perches are also a must have.  Chew wood isn't right for little guys, maybe Chunks and Twigs depending on your bird.  Plus, your bird will chew on his gym forever, and it's unlikely you'll ever need to replace the branches unless you want to.       

How to order.

Browse thru the Golden Cockatoos store and add the items you're interested in to your cart.  When your order is complete, send it in.  A Golden Cockatoo staff member will contact you to finalize your order.  At this point, you'll finalize your order.  The advantage the Golden Cockatoo offers is top notch customer service and you'll get your order fast. 

Wayne