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For a GCC or a Cockatiel, what kind of perches do you need? And how many? Thanks
Thank you! I really loved them, Unfortunately I'm no longer a parront to them Hawk must be doing really well though! Is he a budgie?PS: I love your little budgies in your signature. I started with a flock of 5, but now only one remains at about 11 years old (Hawk). They're such amazing creatures.
Yes, he's a budgie! I also have 3 cockatiels and 2 conures (a sun and a crimson-bellied)Thank you everyone! Really great info!
Thank you! I really loved them, Unfortunately I'm no longer a parront to them Hawk must be doing really well though! Is he a budgie?
That's awesome! You have many birds! I bet you love themYes, he's a budgie! I also have 3 cockatiels and 2 conures (a sun and a crimson-bellied)
I definitely do! They sometimes make me go insane, but they also *keep* me sane, if that makes sense!That's awesome! You have many birds! I bet you love them
How many depends on your cage, as does length.
(without crowding the cage too much, as you want them to have room to spread their wings). The length of the perch is not really important (except for fitting in the cage).
For the cage I plan on getting this,How many depends on your cage size
I usually find Amazon to be overpriced on bird stuff. If you have a local parrot store check there too, I was surprised to find that perches are a good price at mine. And you know exactly what you are buying, the variation of natural perches is sometimes disappointing if you buy online.Good to know! I will check those out. The one store I was looking at was getting quite pricey for a few perches. Thanks!
I agree that the more variety, the better (without crowding the cage too much, as you want them to have room to spread their wings). The length of the perch is not really important (except for fitting in the cage). It's the diameter of the perch that matters for your bird. I'm biased, of course, but I think a healthy variety of perch types and diameters is ideal. Think of it as the furniture we use to sit on: you don't want to have the same chair for every hour of the day, so variety is key. Some flat and platform perches are good also, as that can help them rest their little feet and toes in different positions. They'll most likely have a favorite or two, but as I said, variety is nice! PS: I love your little budgies in your signature. I started with a flock of 5, but now only one remains at about 11 years old (Hawk). They're such amazing creatures.