Home Made Cement Perch

[ranaz]

Hi Guys,

Since I couldnt find any cement perch to keep Kookie's nails trimmed, I searched to find out if I can do one my self, so I found out this method, I would like to have your feedback. Is it safe to use regular building cement, or white cement or better to use clay powder??

 

Your feedback and comments are welcome

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1) Make a mold

 

Take a 500ml fizzy drink bottle, and cut off the base and neck.

Make a vertical cut in the bottle from top to bottom and roll the bottle into a narrower tube about 30-40mm in diameter.

Secure the seam and cover the bottom of the bottle with duck tape. Seal sufficiently to prevent leakage. There may be some leakage of water, but the cement should not be able to escape.

 

2) Fill with cement

 

Mix 4 parts sand with 1 part cement. Add water a little at a time and mix thoroughly until a smooth thick consistency is acheived.

Fill the mold with the cement mix

 

Also you can use some food coloring to give it a nice attractive color.

 

3) Make a perch

 

Carefully push a 10mm x 100mm diameter hexagonal head bolt into the center of the cement leaving approximately 30-40mm projecting from the cement.

Put two large diameter repair washers (must be wider than the cement mold) onto the bolt followed by a wingnut (to prevent the bolt sinking further into the cement).

Allow the cement to dry for at least 24 hours at room temperature before attempting to remove the duck tape and open the mold.

Carefully remove the perch from the mold and rough the surface of the perch. (I used a 6" nail to scratch at the surface).

Allow the perch to completely dry for another 24-48 hours.

[Eckobird]

Hi Rana, I'm sorry I really don't know anything about making cement perches or if there is a bird safe kind of cement. I did try googling it for you and I couldn't find anything about which kind of cement to use. I did find this but it doesn't mention what kind of cement they used. http://budgielandaviary.com/cemtprch.htm

 

Hopefully someone else can help you out. I hope to see the finished product, it sounds like a lot of steps but I'm sure you can do it. Good luck.

[judygram]

I am interested in seeing this perch you made Rana but like Caitlin I wonder about the cement content as you don't want to use anything that would harm your grey, maybe one of the other members will know more and share with us.

[Luvparrots]

Rana would love to see a picture of your perch. I hope someone can help you with the proper cement mixture that is safe for fids.

[lovethatgrey]

I strongly suggest that you consult with your avian vet to find out whether what you are doing is safe for your parrot.

[ranaz]

Hi Everybody,

Thanks for all your comments and feedback. I will surely try to check with the vet before I attempt to do the perch. I am not sure but I think regular cement might be unhealthy. I will also ask about clay (like the ones used by children, it might be safer).

I will let you know the answer as soon as the vet comes back from vacation. In the mean time, if some one knows for sure, keep us posted

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