Thebirdistheword Posted December 25, 2011 Share Posted December 25, 2011 what size rope perches do u use for your cags 1/2 in, 3/4 in, 1 inch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara2 Posted December 25, 2011 Share Posted December 25, 2011 I'm pretty sure mine are 1". I have a TAG and he's smaller than average. (Less than 300 grams.) He does fine on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted December 25, 2011 Share Posted December 25, 2011 I Use a variety of sizes and types. It's good for their feet. 1/2 is a bit small, but it is good practice for balance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 I use 1inch rope. I also make sure I have several perches , for nail and beak scratching. Sandy and concrete, I believe. I find the three of them on the rope perch together many times, with Sunny in the middle. ( my sonconure). The otherday, I found Sunny sleeping in Sophie's new cage on the rope perch, with Kiki and Sophie sleeping on the rope perch in Sunny and Kiki's cage. LOL I think, as Sunny is the only boy... he was TIRED of the girls. Wanted a break! Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawL Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 I use many different sizes, but nothing too small, so that their feet can get the exercise they need. I love the rope perches, but also have natural wood, and grapevine. I don't use concrete, or sandy perches, as from what I understand, they can cause open abrasions on their feet, and since they normally don't vary in width, their feet don't get the exercise they need. I trim my birds nails, or will take them in and have it done, and they get plenty of beak exercise, and chewing done to prevent beak overgrowth when they chew their toys, and wooden perches. Here is a quote from an article that highlights this subject: "Sand and concrete perches can cause painful abrasions on the underside of your bird's feet and toes. To add to the problem, bacteria and debris from the perch can be introduced to those wounds every time your bird perches, causing a constant threat of infection. The shape of the perches can also be an issue. Many concrete and sand perches are straight, and do not vary in width. This can cause stress to the delicate bones in your bird's feet. Pet birds need to be supplied with perches of varied widths and textures in order to maintain normal foot health. As far as perches go, the best thing you can do for your bird is skip the concrete and sand and opt for a natural wood perch, like Manzanita. These perches will not only feel great on your bird's feet, but they are safe to chew on and provide beak exercise as well! While it's unfortunate that they don't wear a bird's nails down, you can always seek the help of a qualified avian vet for those pesky nail trims -- your pet will be much healthier and happier for it"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 Varying sizes and shapes are the best as they need different widths to keep the feet healthy, if you had to grip the same size perch all the time then it will eventually freeze that way, variety is the spice of life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thebirdistheword Posted December 29, 2011 Author Share Posted December 29, 2011 ok thanks for all the information I will do different sizes and I have sycamore braches that I am making perches out of with stainless steel hardware of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawL Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 ok thanks for all the information I will do different sizes and I have sycamore braches that I am making perches out of with stainless steel hardware of course. Just make sure you sterilize any wood that you use from outside! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morana Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 I use manzanita perches along with safety pumice perch. Safety pumice perch has pumice stone just on the sides of the perch so a bird wouldn't get abrasions on his feet and this way only nails get trimmed. They aren't straight. They have different width throught the perch and are easy to maintain (I wash the perch with water and vinegar to disinfect it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thebirdistheword Posted December 31, 2011 Author Share Posted December 31, 2011 ok I plan to get a bunch of different ones rope natural tree and I will get a safety pumice one too and I will disinfect all of them vinegar and water is ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 ok I plan to get a bunch of different ones rope natural tree and I will get a safety pumice one too and I will disinfect all of them vinegar and water is ok? Yes it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovethatgrey Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 1 inch to 1 1/2 inches for all perches for my african grey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Sounds good to me! Kiki is the only bird that will accept new gym. Sean my 17 year old is a hunter. I think he " hunts" more for natural wood that he can bring home for birds. Cherry, oak, is what he usually brings home. Kiki is his bird. He's always planning, designing, and building. Sophie only prefers anything metal. She prefers this gym, so she can slide down the sides 90 miles an hour. Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morana Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 I buy LARGE safety pumice perch 1.5" diameter and 12" length. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greywings Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 As long as you provide a variety of sizes to perch on it will provide for good foot health . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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