The 10 Best Perches For Birds
This wiki has been updated 20 times since it was first published in May of 2020. Providing your birds with perches that are varied in size and shape can help them maintain their foot strength and encourage good grooming habits. Many of these options include rough surfaces that can keep their nails and beaks in good condition, as well as compartments for food and water. We've included options suitable for large and small birds at a range of prices. When users buy our independently chosen editorial selections, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.
1. Polly's Tooty Fruity
2. Petsvv Bungee
3. Birds Love C
Editor's Notes
July 03, 2020:
Perches for birds are a great addition to your pet's living space that provide a place for them to rest, sing, and play, though it should be noted that it's not uncommon for birds to gnaw on perches regardless of what they're made with. Almost all of these options are made with materials such as pine and fir wood, though if you get Polly's Multipurpose Perch be aware that they may attempt to gnaw on the rubber-like suction cups. Ingesting this type of material can be hazardous to their health, so keep an eye out for any wear and tear. Regardless of which model you choose, monitor your birds and perches to make sure your pets aren't gnawing at them too much, since the overconsumption of any material could lead to health problems in the future. Contact your veterinarian if any issues or concerns arise.
If you have a lot of flighty friends, you want a selection like the Penn Plax Bird Life. It's a wooden construction, has 2 stainless steel cups that can hold food and water, and has a bottom tray that's easy to disassemble and clean. The Niteangel Perch is another wooden model that's good for cages with several birds. It comes in a pack of 2 and has nuts and bolts that make it easy to attach to your birdcage.
There are a variety of different materials that birds can rest on in their cages, and rope offers a number of specific advantages. The Pervue Hendryx Coco Hideaway is made with coconut husks and agave-fiber robe that has interesting textures for your birds to enjoy, and features a small nook that creates a cozy and private resting area. The Petsvv Bungee is made of 100% cotton rope and has a small bell that they can play with. It has an internal wire that makes it easy to manipulate the rope into different shapes.
We've also included options that have interesting features not found on most basic models. The K&H Thermo-Perch is a heated option that can help keep your birds warm during the colder months of the year. It plugs into the wall so it's best to keep your cage close to an outlet, or you can invest in an extension cord. Polly's Multipurpose Perch can be placed in your shower to help provide a suitable area for your pets to bathe themselves. It doesn't have the strongest suction cups but it holds up fairly well.
Special Honors
Cage Topper Staircase This selection is made out of dragonwood, which is a very hard material that can withstand a lot of gnawing and scratching. It comes with 2 washers and 1 wing nut that mounts quite easily to most cages. kingscages.com
4. Niteangel Perch
5. Polly's Beach Sands
6. K&H Thermo-Perch
7. Penn Plax Bird Life
8. Kintor Perch
9. Pervue Hendryx Coco Hideaway
10. Polly's Multipurpose Perch
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