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Hi, my name is Wayne, and welcome to my site Waynesparrotstuff.com.   

I have a few questions for you?  

• What does your bird think of his cage?  
• What do you think about caging your bird?
• Does your bird resist returning to his cage?
• Do you have a VELCRO BIRD, meaning a bird who insists on being with you all day, regardless of whether you have things to do or not.
• Does your bird seem depressed when caged?
• Have you ever bought a bigger cage, thinking that would make cage time better?
• Do you feel guilty locking your bird in a cage every day?
• Have cages overtaken your home, and have you ever said to yourself, "There has to be a better way?"                                                                                             

Well, there is a better way and you've found it.  

Over the years, I've rescued a lot of parrots, at one time, I had 18.  I quickly realized that the secret to rehabilitating these birds was to get them away from their cages.  Here's why.

In the wild, parrots wake at sunrise and go to work.  For them, that consists of foraging for food, dodging predators, hanging out in trees, flying, all the things a free bird does.  At sunset, they return to the vicinity of the roost, and only when the sun is setting do they return to roost.  The reason is simple.  For predators to know where they sleep is life threatening, plain and simple.  However, there is one time when they spend the day where they roost, and that's when nesting.

As with all animals, nesting times are the most stressful times of a birds life.  They realize predators know where their nest is, and will defend it with their lives.  

So, when your bird spends his days caged, where he roosts,  he begins to think of his cage as a nest.  As the bird matures, this syndrome becomes more and more of a problem and leads to a variety of parrot behavior issues.  

In my opinion, about 90% of all parrot behavioral issues are cage related.  So, what's the solution?

Suppose your bird had his own TREE that he absolutely adores.  It's comfortable to stand on so it doesn't hurt his feet.  It's interesting so it keeps him occupied and encourages climbing, playing, hanging upside down, napping and he's NOT caged.  No bars, just looking at the world like a parrot should, as a free spirit, which is exactly what birds are.  

What I offer are a line of Parrot Play Gyms designed to allow your parrot to live in a completely natural way.

First, consider this.  25 years ago were wild caught and hand tamed.  Those birds were actually wild and needed a cage. Your parrot is a hand fed, human imprinted bird who thinks he's a person like you and I.   Your bird doesn't necessarily need a cage, your bird needs two distinct, separate places to spend his life.  

First, he needs a roost.  Basically, the roost is where your bird sleeps.  If you have a cage, using it as a roost is perfect.  

Second and most important, he needs a tree to hang out in during the day. 

In 1992, I began to develop my line of Bottlebrush Parrot Play Gyms designed from the ground up to provide your parrot with a tree to hang out in, I use the concept of the FAVORITE PLACE.

You and I are creatures of habit.  When you watch TV or read at night, do you sit in the same chair?  Do you have a favorite restaurant, and enjoy the same meal?  Well, parrots are creatures of habit as well.

Suppose your bird had his TREE that was his favorite place to be.  He loves it there, it's fun, interesting, and in his mind, "why would I want to be over there when I like it here?"  And, if his options are being locked in his cage or hanging out in a tree, he'll chose the tree every time.  Again, cages aren't natural, trees are.  

First, and most critical to this concept is the material the gym is made from.  Many of you have bought gyms in the past, and your bird didn't like them, and would only spend short periods of time there.  The reason was simple.  Most wood used for parrots is hard and slippery.  This might be good for YOU, but very uncomfortable for your bird.  

I use Bottlebrush.  Bottlebrush is a decorative landscape tree originally imported to South Florida from Australia.  It has thick, lush natural bark that's comfortable to stand on and is never slippery.  Your birds feet are designed to mesh with naturally barked branches without gripping or holding on.  This concept is critical to your birds foot health.  Look at the perches your parrot has now.  Are the hard and slippery?  

Bottlebrush is also the best wood there is for chewing and gnawing.  We all buy our birds chew toys, but actually, GNAWING is more critical because that's how parrots keep there beaks properly shaped and conditioned.  However, it's extremely difficult to provide wood for gnawing because it can't be too hard or too soft.  Well, Bottlebrush is PERFECT for Gnawing.  And, here's another concept we parrot owners have lost sight of.

In the wild, parrots chew on tree branches, there aren't many chew toys in the rain forest.  This is what's natural for parrots.  However, we buy our birds hard, slippery, uncomfortable perches to stand on, and hang chew toys for them to chew on.  What's wrong with this picture?

  So, I offer 2 distinct types of Bottlebrush Parrot Gyms.

First, are my original design Floor Gyms.  These gyms have an upper and lower tray, and are on casters so they can be rolled around as needed.  I offer a variety of sizes for all size birds, and these are designed to be a great piece of parrot furniture that'll look great in your home.

Next, are my Bottlebrush Hanging Gyms. I call these the next evolution of my Play Gym concept. If your bird had a choice, my Hanging Gyms would be their choice.   

Interested?  I realize what I'm offering here is something you've likely never heard before, but clear your mind of your preconceived notions and allow me to show you a whole new way of keeping parrots, and allow your parrot to live the kind of life that's natural.

If you're like most people who visit my site, you're dedicated to the health and welfare of your bird.  And, like most parrot owners, you think nothing about buying the latest toys and food, looking for anything that'll improve your parrots life.  Well, NOTHING will improve your parrots life more then my Bottlebrush stuff.  I realize I'm making a bold statement here, and I'd like the opportunity to prove it to you.   

So, I'm going to ask for a few minutes of your time, and you and I can change your birds life. 

First though, I'd like you to visit my Bottlebrush Happy Letters page.  Over the years, people just like you took a chance and tried my stuff and guess what, it really works because it's natural and how your bird wants to live.  There are literally hundreds of letters here, so be patient while the page loads.  Use your back button to return to this page.  

Next, I'd like you to read this page, Want to change your parrots life? If your bird seems unhappy, here's why. Follow the links at the end of that page to read about Bottlebrush and then my Gyms.  My site is FULL of info, and if you'll take some time, it'll really help your parrot be a happy, well adjusted bird and a pleasure to share your life with.  I promise the result will be worth the time spent.

If you have questions, and prefer to discuss them in person with me, feel free to call me, Wayne (954) 989.7067 or e-mail your number and best time and I'll call you.   I actually prefer to chat with my clients, so feel free to call me.   

I build everything myself.  Try my Bottlebrush stuff.   I guarantee both you and your bird will be delighted you did.  

Wayne.