What kind of perches do budgies need?

Happy Feet Most bird cages come with standard wooden perches. Save these for a traveling cage and provide perches made from different materials in your budgie’s home. Natural wood perches, rope perches or those designed to keep your bird’s beak and nails trimmed are a few choices.

How many Perches should be in a budgie cage?

two perches
Parakeet Perches One perch is not enough, as they love flapping and climbing from to another. So, it’s important to give them good perches, with a variety of textures. Even a small cage should have at least two perches, positioned at different levels. A parakeet swing counts as a perch.

What is the best material for a bird perch?

Wood
Wood is probably the best choice for perch material since it is smooth and allows the bird a replaceable surface to chew—and almost every pet parrot loves to chew! Other acceptable perch materials include rope, pumice or cement (which is a great material for keeping sharp bird nails dull).

Are rope perches good for budgies?

Rope, made of hemp or untreated cotton, can make a great perch and soft, braided rope perches are a comfortable option for birds, especially if they are older and have arthritic feet. Rope made of natural hemp or cotton rope can also provide a softer surface which is easy to grip and great for parrots to chew on.

Are round cages bad for budgies?

Round cages are not recommended for most bird species for a variety of reasons. First and foremost, round cages are dangerous for the inhabitant. Any animal in a round cage could easily get a toe, beak, tail, or entire foot or ankle caught in the small space where the bars gather at the top of the cage.

How thick should bird perches be?

The generally accepted rule of thumb is that your bird’s feet should wrap between 2/3 and 3/4 around the perch….Perch Size – One Size Doesn’t Fit All.

Diameter Range	Appropriate for:
2″ – 3 1/2″	Large Cockatoo, Large Macaw

Why are sandpaper perches bad for birds?

Wood perches also provide entertainment value for birds that like to chew. Perches that are chewed up and splintered need to be replaced. Sandpaper perch covers are not recommended. These can cause irritation and sores to the bottom of birds’ feet.

What kind of sticks are safe for a budgie perch?

Any sticks chosen for perches should be several inches longer to fit through the bars of the cage for support. Choose several sticks from trees that are safe for your budgie, such as poplar, maple, beech, elm, birch or manzanita. Measure the circumference; budgies are comfortable with perches no larger than 3/4 inch in diameter for gripping.

Can budgies fly from one perch to another?

Your budgie or budgies should be able to spread their wings easily in the cage, and fly or jump from one perch to another, without bumping into perches, dishes, toys or other accessories. Even short perches can become dangerous obstacles if she has to skirt around them all the time.

How do you measure a budgie for a perch?

Measure the circumference; budgies are comfortable with perches no larger than 3/4 inch in diameter for gripping. Cut the sticks to the desired length using pruning shears, making a straight cut across the end.

Are cholla perches good for budgies?

Good cholla perches are real, natural wood, so they are automatically varying when it comes to their natural properties. These are great for helping your bird build good, strong feet and leg muscles. You might even seek out multi-branch perches so your budgie and his friends can have multiple places to stand and socialize.