I need recommendations for perches for tiels, please

[Wasabisaurus]

I want short perches, say 4 inches or so, of natural wood perches. Any recommendations about wood types? It would be great to get a kind of wood they can nibble on or strip.

Thanks.

 

[Mizzely]

Cajeput would be a good one! Very papery bark. And willow is a lot of fun to chip at - it had kind of a "corky" bark. Eucalyptus is also a fun-to-peel bark.

 

[crystaljam]

Stryder, our Tiel, LOVE anything with Bark - Willow, Apple, and I think we have a Cajeput perch too.

We also have a Flagstone perch for him, and he enjoys mellowing out on it too

 

[Tangle Elf]

Grapevine is great for stripping. Most coniferous trees have chunky bark that peels easily.

 

[Wasabisaurus]

They have flagstones, which they like. Good suggestions, thanks. Now, who sells such perches? I'll check the venders here.

 

[Mizzely]

Things for Wings and Little Perch Company

 

[blackivory]

Now, who sells such perches? I'll check the venders here.

Do you guys not have trees or native land you can visit to collect branches?

 

[Anne & Gang]

you can also take branches that have fallen...like apple trees et. you have to disinfect them first and debug them...Sam used to have a small apple tree..you have to be careful tho..no cherry.

 

[Tangle Elf]

Do you guys not have trees or native land you can visit to collect branches?

I cut a lot of my own branches but there's nothing that's as shreddable as the grapevine or cajeput. I buy those.

 

[Wasabisaurus]

Hubby would probably have a cow if I brought in branches from the woods behind us. He worries too much.
I don't know how to add the hardware on.

 

[Tangle Elf]

Danielle at The Little Perch Company does custom orders. You can tell her the length, diameter and type of wood you want.

 

[OzzieTheAlex]

I really like grapevine and bottlebrush. I also used eucalyptus before and was very happy with it.