Window Perch Shopping!

[KatherinesBirds]

I am looking for some help here. I would like one of those suction cup perches that you can put directly on the window glass and have your bird sitting right next to you. I would like a non slip perch for her feet (Red Bellied parrot) and maybe a little food cup on it too. Actually I am a little concerned that this type of thing might fall and I have seen one with three suction cups that looks good. I would just love to have Shadow by me without having here actually on my shoulder.
Does anyone have any recommendations? Anyone here with a store that carries these perches?

 

[Jocund^eternal]

I've heard quite a lot about the company called Wingdow, with great results. Perhaps someone with one of their products could help you with that?

 

[Macawnutz]

Look for a shower perch, that is what we have.

 

[KatherinesBirds]

I shall check those two things out right away! Thanks to both of you!

 

[65sunnyday]

Nicky (SC) has a shower perch that we use on the kitchen window. If you dampen the suction cups, those things'll stay on the window for months without falling off. Many people use vet-wrap on slippery perches. My only complaint is, the place where he lands points right at him, so he hasn't figured out how to land on it. He instead lands on the window frame (a real no-no), so I have to move him onto the perch, but he loves it!

 

[waterfaller1]

I have this one that is rounded.
Feathersmart Shower Perch Large - SHOWER PERCHES by MY SAFE BIRD STORE

I saw these and almost bought them, since they have the little cups.
3 PC Parrot Birds Shower Window Perch bowls 3 SIDED SET | eBay

 

[waterfaller1]

We also have a wingdow and Holly and Cochise both love it. Aleta is a wonderful person to speak to and do business with.

 

[Bridgette]

I also recommend the Wingdow. Kiwi has one and uses it constantly. Aleta is super sweet and really cares about satisfying her customers and making birds happy.

 

[Shade]

I have two Wingdows as well - Love them and well worth the money!

 

[Merlie]

I have a Wingdow .. it's the Cakes favorite thing to hang out on!! They have daily conversations with the Squirrels!!

I also have the Feathersmart shower perch that Carole linked to, just got it from Kathie a few weeks ago and love it!!

 

[cosmolove]

I just have a plain shower perch with two suction cups (no food dish) and I like it although some days ralphie doesn't care if it means he will fall but he will pull the little suction pieces off. I really want a wingdow but I never use it outside the shower so until I have a bird room type area I don't have a need for it just yet. I highly reccomend a wingdow if you are just looking for a window type perch.

 

[KatherinesBirds]

thanks folks! I will check out all of these! You were really helpful.

 

[Thugluvgrl187]

I also use a shower perch

 

[2Birds3Kids]

I made my own window perch out of PVC pipes and suction cups from the hardware store. I used it on the car window, house windows, mirror and shower. ~Page

 

[KatherinesBirds]

Do you have any pictures of the perch you made?? Could you maybe send me a list of the parts you used?
Katherine

 

[Mizzely]

I made my own window perch out of PVC pipes and suction cups from the hardware store. I used it on the car window, house windows, mirror and shower. ~Page

I'm also curious.. how do you attach the suction cups, and what kind are they? I would love to make my own!

~*~ Sent from my phone, so please excuse any typos! ~*~

 

[falsk]

Honestly, one of the BEST items I have ever purchased for my parrot is my Wingdow. It's extremely sturdy, has a nice big wide dragonwood perch, a hook to hang a toy from, and a floor/base so you can put a little food crock on. It cleans up nicely with just a little hot water and it has little nubby feet so you can even set it on table/etc and VOILA! it's an instant table stand. It's perfect!

 

[KatherinesBirds]

I checked out all of the mentioned perches and the ones I really love are just more than I can spend right now. I am going through my bills and feel like banging my head. I wonder if anyone could give me what parts they purchased to make one of their own?? I was in the hardware store yesterday and went down the aisle of pvc fittings and found elbow fittings and lots of other stuff.

 

[AmberMuffinz]

My window perch isn't being used at the moment (It's actually all taken apart at the moment) but I used two suction cup pieces that were meant for bathroom cups and toothbrushes that I got at the dollar store, a regular dowel perch, and tied together with fleece strips (I didn't have rope at the time and it is sturdy enough for my birds.) My birds aren't that heavy so I just stuck it on the window and it held up pretty good. Sammy enjoyed it when I had it upstairs on the window, although now that I'm downstairs I haven't put it back up. It's probably not a good permanent alternative, but if you want one and can't spend the money yet it's a good thing to make imo. You can also tie natural perches to it as well instead of a dowel perch. Another thing you could do is put dishes in the holes (I think they're a bit deep, so I was going to put dishes in them, but whatever works) so you can put food / water / treats.

The only issue is that it hugs the window so they can't turn around on it without hitting their tail against the glass. But if you have a small cage or something underneath you can put a ladder up so they can climb down whenever they want.

 

[KatherinesBirds]

This idea probably suits our current situation so I am off to the hardware store. THANKS