As springtime goes into full swing, and we all have new bird cages to decorate, let’s shower our birds with new perches in April! We are not just bird cages at Bird Cages 4 Less. We have a great selection of perches in many different styles, and in every size you can imagine. So, invite your companion parrot to sit on your shoulder – his favorite perch – and learn something new about the perches your feathered friend should have!
In your haste to make your bird’s cage a sanctuary, take a moment to consider safety first. Although a perch in a bird
cage may seem innocuous, an improper perch can become a danger – especially when your parrot is locked inside! Some parrots are more destructive than others, and their destructive tendencies rarely end with their toys. It is common for larger parrots such as Amazons, cockatoos, and macaws to chew on their wooden perches until they either splinter, crack, or completely snap! While there is little you can do to deter such behavior, aside from offer as many wooden toys as possible, there is much you can do to prevent injury to your birds.
As a matter of course, always do a quick check of the cage when you change food and water in the morning. If your parrot’s perches seem to be chewed on or damaged, replace it as soon as possible. If you have a particul
arly playful parrot, it would be a good idea to always have a replacement perch on hand!
Don’t stop your check at their wooden perches – mineral, grooming, and comfy rope perches can become a hazard if chewed on. A mineral or sandy grooming perch may take on a sharp edge that could cut your bird’s foot. While the perch may not be salvageable after being gnawed by a macaw, you could try to use a metal file and grind sharp points down to a comfortable edge. Cotton rope perches that become f
rayed can easily snag a nail or toe, resulting in a serious injury. There’s also the possibility of your parrot ingesting cotton fibers, which can become a dangerous crop impaction. A quick fix is to use scissors and trim away any frayed edges before they come an issue.
Murphy, my Double Yellow Amazon (pictured above), is a habitual cotton rope perch destroyer. I have to replace it every few months! I would have stopped offering this type a long time ago if it wasn’t his preferred perch to sleep on. A well-rested ‘Zon is a happy ‘Zon.
With so many possibilities, it is always important to check the perches in your bird’s cage daily – even if it is a quick, 10-second check. How often do you check your parrot’s perches? Do any of them need replacing? Check out our full perch selection on our full site and pick out a new perch for your feathered friends – and keep coming back all month long as we talk about all of the different types of perches we have to offer at Bird Cages 4 Less.
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