lisachristine Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 What size perch should I have for my CAG? She prefers to perch on her metal water dish and it looks very uncomfortable. Her nails are also growing VERY quickly. I hate to get her out to trim them because she's just now coming around. I'm afraid all the hard work this year will go down the drain if I traumatize her by getting her out of her cage. Any ideas on perches? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave007 Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 (edited) Branch type, knarled , uneven thickness. Straight round dowel type perches sold in pet shops aren't that good for larger parrots such as greys, amazons and larger birds. These types of branches can be purchased or you can get as many as you want if you have a woody back yard. Edited June 21, 2012 by Dave007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLB Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 I asked this on another thread....do you do anything to the wood collected from the yard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave007 Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 I asked this on another thread....do you do anything to the wood collected from the yard? If you get the branches outside, they should be dry and dead. Bring them in, soak them until the bark is very soft. Pull the bark off. it should come off easily because it's very wet and dead. make sure the stipped branch is thoroughly soaked and use some liquid soap and scrub it with a rag. Rinse very thoroughly. take the branches outside and let them sun dry. The branches will be extremely hard to bite through. Make sure the branches are uneven, knarled and have a couple of different thicknesses. You can use these branches for cage perches, playstands and swings or what ever is in your thoughts. I have loads of trees in my yard that are always dieing every year. They're about 100 yrs old. I have about 50 pieces stored away for any use I need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLB Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 I just cut down a fabulous small tree...I think it will make a great playstand. Now to scrub and let dry. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisachristine Posted June 22, 2012 Author Share Posted June 22, 2012 Are there any types of wood that I should stay away from?? I have a HUGE peach tree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave007 Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Are there any types of wood that I should stay away from?? I have a HUGE peach tree. Peach tree is fine BUT freshly cut wood causes a problem--it's live and soft. 1---the wood should be very dry which means that it more than likely should be dead. 2---the stripped wood should be naturally hard. If it's not dry, it'll be bendable and wet inside which isn't good for a bird. The best wood to use is simple oak trees which are prolific and are always dieing as time goes on. There's millions around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave007 Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 I just cut down a fabulous small tree...I think it will make a great playstand. Now to scrub and let dry. :rolleyes: Same answer as above. A new fresh live tree isn't that good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLB Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Thanks Dave...I will let it dry in the sun before I use it. Should be good and dead/dry in no time now that the summer heat is upon us...it was 90 today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave007 Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Thanks Dave...I will let it dry in the sun before I use it. Should be good and dead/dry in no time now that the summer heat is upon us...it was 90 today! Perfect! 90? It was 96 today here in my part of PA. new record Hot, hot,hot,hot,hot and guess what, it was hot in case you forgot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLB Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 lol...we have been soooo lucky here in HOTlanta. Just turned the AC on today. I fear our luck has run out and summer is here to stay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sassy Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Perfect! 90? It was 96 today here in my part of PA. new record Hot, hot,hot,hot,hot and guess what, it was hot in case you forgot. Please don't forget humid. In pa and nj is was super hot and humid. Like breathing through a straw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave007 Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 I won't forget. At least a few new pools were opened to the kids in different areas.. Perfect day to do it. Was on the news. The water looked soooooo good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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