pkwjr Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Bernie is chewing the ends of his Booda perch and within 20 minutes, plop, the end is gone from its fastener, then he goes after the bare plastic piece that attaches to the cage. Any suggestions for a 'stronger perch" or any ideas how to avoid this? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaileysPapa Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Sorry, I can't recommend a stronger perch. My birds have all sorts of perches, all of which eventually get chewed up. But, we have a saying here..."If they can't destroy it, they don't enjoy it!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbersmom Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Timber has a concrete perch he sleeps on, a cactus perch that he likes to stand on to eat, and a long wooden perch running diagonally across his cage that he doesn't chew up. The rope perches are all fair game and will be destroyed and enjoyed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Greys chew so therefore they destroy lots of stuff, sometimes its things we don't want them destroying but as long as its things that can be replaced like the perches and/or toys its ok, its all part of having a bird with a beak that can tear up lots of things, keep extras on hand to replace them as they are made into trash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 (edited) I have cement perches with heavy plastic ends for some my parrots' perches. My zon who can destroy any wood in 5 seconds can't destroy these. I got them at PetSmart. Edited September 12, 2013 by luvparrots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkwjr Posted September 12, 2013 Author Share Posted September 12, 2013 Thanks for the advice and suggestions. I see where I just have to understand it is a bird's life, I am only an observer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinD Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 You just need something more interesting then the perch to chew on... I know I posted this before, but here is the vid again.... Suk used to chew on the perch, but no more......the wood blocks are the ticket, he can destroy these inside of a week.now, its like a few days... Even after the block is destroyed, it seems he is satisfied for a while and leaves the perch alone. Watch "Sukei Destroying A Block Of Wood" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 I am happy to see your bird destroy his perch! That means, he is doing what he should do! Now get smart, find perches he can't destroy, and toys he can. Many grey owners, don't have birds that are willing to destroy wood, like my Sophie. She has concrete perches, calcium enrished pershes, etc. She wont touch wood, so she has shredable toys like pinatas, etc. If I give her a wooden toy.... she looks at me like I am crazy. Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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