|
Perch Type |
Advantages |
Considerations |
|
Natural Wood (cajeput, cholla, manzanita, alder) |
Built in grip variety,
birds love to strip bark, Provides chewing outlet. |
Make sure
wood is pesticide/insecticide free and is a safe, non-toxic wood for
birds. |
|
Rope |
Soft, comfortable and
irregular gripping surface. |
Maintenance
or replacement required if excessive fraying occurs. |
|
Conditioning |
Reduces frequency of beak
and nail grooming. |
Can irritate
feet if alternate perch surfaces unavailable. |
|
PVC/Acrylic |
Durable and easy to
clean. |
Often too
uniform in size, slippery if not textured. |
|
Leather |
Soft, comfortable grip.
Provides chewing outlet. |
Difficult to
clean. |
|
Milled Wood Dowel (round, flat or
scalloped) |
Inexpensive. |
Size
uniformity and smoothness doesn't exercise feet. Not recommended if
additional perch alternatives not provided |
|
Rubber/Latex |
Soft, good traction,
colorful. |
Destructible
by large beaks. |
