We get our perches for free from safe and untreated trees outside. They seem to prefer appletree most of all. Branches have wider parts, thinner parts, shreddable parts, bits to take the bark off. The variety in a single branch is already immense. I also got a rough willow branch with a large diameter that I split and screwed onto the side so they can use their nails to stay on the rough bark. I try to get all sizes and shapes and put them in the cage both horizontal and slanted or vertical. It's as close to a natural layout that I could recreate and I think it really benefits them with problem solving and trying out the thinner parts and see how far they can get! We get fresh willow branches when the trees need pruning and they absolutely go ham on biting all the leaves off! Switching out the branches and redesigning their cage in that way (one branch at a time so most of the cage remains familiar) is something I really enjoy doing and they always seem so appreciative; exploring their cage as if it's brand new :) To attach the branches I use screws into the wood, but I also use hemp/coconut rope to tie branches together. Sometimes I look at their cage and their behavior and I notice they might need some specific shape to get from A to Z, then I'll keep my eyes peeled whenever I'm outside and when I find that specific L+Z shaped branch of safe wood for instance, it is just so rewarding haha.
For me it's all DIY we have an old apple tree and the branches I get from it are unique. Another wood I like using is Douglas fur but I mostly just use that for platform purch because it takes a while for the pitch to dry up. my grandpa owns The sawmill and he saws a lot of Douglas fur and it gets used for buildings chicken coop is made out of Douglas fir my new aviary for my peacocks is made out of Douglas fir I like using all the scrap pieces that are not stained or painted as platform perches for my birds and by the time I get my hands on scrap pieces the pitch is gone
@@TheParrotTeacher I really like making use of what I have and use the land to my advantage I literally planted a garden just for my birds I just gave my cockatiel some sunflower seeds I grew and I'm trying to research how to prepare corn husks for birds so I can turn them into toys unfortunately none of my herbs or cilantro came up but I'm going to try growing them next season along with broccoli, melons, bell peppers, kale and some other dark leafy greens.
I NEEEEEEED THAT WAVY PERCH. oh my goodness. It would make a great addition to their little in home aviary spot.
IKR I really love it too! The moment I spotted it I knew we needed one!
There are so many choices that I have a hard time choosing. Thanks for helping me sort out the benefits and disadvantages of the different options.
You are so welcome! We have the same issues sometimes! What do we prioritise? What should we put in where etc!
Thanks for your useful video.
You are welcome!
We get our perches for free from safe and untreated trees outside. They seem to prefer appletree most of all.
Branches have wider parts, thinner parts, shreddable parts, bits to take the bark off. The variety in a single branch is already immense. I also got a rough willow branch with a large diameter that I split and screwed onto the side so they can use their nails to stay on the rough bark. I try to get all sizes and shapes and put them in the cage both horizontal and slanted or vertical.
It's as close to a natural layout that I could recreate and I think it really benefits them with problem solving and trying out the thinner parts and see how far they can get! We get fresh willow branches when the trees need pruning and they absolutely go ham on biting all the leaves off!
Switching out the branches and redesigning their cage in that way (one branch at a time so most of the cage remains familiar) is something I really enjoy doing and they always seem so appreciative; exploring their cage as if it's brand new :)
To attach the branches I use screws into the wood, but I also use hemp/coconut rope to tie branches together. Sometimes I look at their cage and their behavior and I notice they might need some specific shape to get from A to Z, then I'll keep my eyes peeled whenever I'm outside and when I find that specific L+Z shaped branch of safe wood for instance, it is just so rewarding haha.
Thats a pretty good option! Provided they are safe and cleaned they can make awesome natural perches for parrots!
I definitely have multi branch perch with other smaller ones
Awesome!
Nice stream, Sorry I missed it :(
Don't worry! Maybe next time!
For me it's all DIY we have an old apple tree and the branches I get from it are unique. Another wood I like using is Douglas fur but I mostly just use that for platform purch because it takes a while for the pitch to dry up. my grandpa owns The sawmill and he saws a lot of Douglas fur and it gets used for buildings chicken coop is made out of Douglas fir my new aviary for my peacocks is made out of Douglas fir I like using all the scrap pieces that are not stained or painted as platform perches for my birds and by the time I get my hands on scrap pieces the pitch is gone
Seems like you have some good resources there to build diy bits!
@@TheParrotTeacher I really like making use of what I have and use the land to my advantage I literally planted a garden just for my birds I just gave my cockatiel some sunflower seeds I grew and I'm trying to research how to prepare corn husks for birds so I can turn them into toys unfortunately none of my herbs or cilantro came up but I'm going to try growing them next season along with broccoli, melons, bell peppers, kale and some other dark leafy greens.
I think ours is considered platform perch, it's smaller and round
They come in all shapes and sizes!