sue09 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I was just wondering if you think I should explain to Ollie that chewing through his perch while standing on it is definately not a good idea!!! {Communicate-00020115}<br><br>Post edited by: sue09, at: 2009/03/18 17:40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaMary Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Oh, I'm just guessing he's going to figure it out allllll by himself! (If his perch is high, he might want a pillow to land on!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave007 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I guarantee you that your bird won't eat his way through that perch. What he's doing to that perch is beneficial to his feet. As a matter of fact that's why he's doing it. In the wild, parrots don't go looking for smooth perches. They find perches that they can grab onto and the perch usually looks like yours does. That's why when putting perches in a cage, it should be as natural and gnarled up as much as possible. Manufacturers have finally gotten the message and are starting to put similar perches in their new cages even though they can still do better. Whenever I get a cage, I immediately remove the perches, go into the backyard and cut some gnarled, bent, uneven sized branches to use. If I come across an area that has plenty of them, I cut them down and put them in the garage for later use. I also give natural branches to my quakers. One reason that some parrots fall off their perches is because they're too smooth. If I make playstands, I use the same thing. So, you shopuldn't worry. I have boxes of old branches to use whenever I feel like adding or changing.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue09 Posted March 18, 2009 Author Share Posted March 18, 2009 Yes.........that is the only smooth perch in his cage.....so I'm sure you are right. I just love caption type photos. Perhaps someone could post a funny photo each week and we could all make up captions...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Thats an excellent idea Sue, would be a great thread, karma for you for thinking of it.:laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue09 Posted March 18, 2009 Author Share Posted March 18, 2009 Ok Judy...........have you got a photo that could start us off maybe? Thanks for the Karma..........I feel much calmer for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I don't right now as I am at work, shhh, don't tell anyone:whistle: I will get one when I get home but if you already have something then by all means get the ball rolling.:lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue09 Posted March 18, 2009 Author Share Posted March 18, 2009 My lips are sealed...........won't tell a soul!!!:laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Ok Sue I did it:side: :silly: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raposa Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Great picture! Silly grey, do NOT eat the perch you are standing on! hehehehehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue09 Posted March 19, 2009 Author Share Posted March 19, 2009 Karma to you Judy......thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Char Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Great photo. I have tried changing out Whisper's perches but she was afraid of the new ones. That gives me an idea to just rough up the one she has. Thank your bird for the great idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timnehmommi Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Oh my!!!! CUTE!!!!! Adaya has just recently learned that toys etc are for chewing, ripping up lol! She has no smooth perches, so no worries there lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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