Pedicure Perches

[forbey]

This popped up in another thread. Is a "pedicure perch" the sandpaper-wrapped perches we seen in budgie and finch cages?

I had read (somewhere) that sandpaper-wrapped perches should not be used for larger parrots because the skin on the bottom of their feet wouldn't tolerate it.

Like many of the "things we find on the Internet", many are bogus.

Should I have a pedicure perch for my BFA? What type?

Thanks,

Forbey

 

[JerseyWendy]

I LOVE these: Sweet Feet & Beak Safety Perch Large - PEDICURE PERCHES by MY SAFE BIRD STORE

Those perches have a smooth side AND a rough side, and they actually work GREAT.

And yes, I would definitely recommend a pedicure perch for Skittles, along with some other perches of different diameters and textures.

 

[forbey]

The main branch he has is thickest close to where it attaches to the cage and tapers towards the end. With the toys, perch, rope, food and water dishes, there isn't a lot of room for perches. I'll have to see about rearranging the "furniture".

 

[JerseyWendy]

How wide is Skittles cage? Let me see if I can dig up some pics of how I furnished the Amazon cages.

Ok, this is still Sam's "old" cage, before I upgraded to a dometop


And this is Hunter's old cage on the left...she is in a different one now, too...but you can still see how I "furnish" them.

 

[Abigal7]

I ordered Polly's Pastels Therapeutic Perch from mysafebirdstore. Sadly the more popular ones are usually sold out

 

[forbey]

http://s82.photobucket.com/user/JerseyWendy/media/IMG_5011.jpg.html

Skittles cage is much the same as the one above. With one rope perch inside and one on the top. Plus several toys.

This cage came with the critter, I'm hoping to get a second cage and a living room play area set up one the living room remodel is complete.