Sugar cane for a perch

[Don]

Our local grocery store carries sugar cane sticks that are about 1 inch in diameter and about 3 feet long-I am considering using this to make a perch for my double yellow head amazon.I have done some research concerning safety,but have not arrived at a comfort level to go ahead and use it.I think something like this could be very entertaining for her to chew on,BUT I don't want to make any mistakes that could be harmful to my bird.Any feedback greatly appreciated.
Thank you:
Don

 

[Birdbabe]

Hi Don, I dont think that would be good, coz sugar cane is just that...sugar.

 

[Anne & Gang]

I am against it too...chances are he will chew it to pieces and ingest all that sugar..not good

 

[GuineaPigster]

Sugar cane also rots and develops mold so quickly.

 

[Don]

Thank you for replies.After doing more research,I found there are many sites that sell it,but it is kept frozen and the users claim their birds just love chewing on it,however.what I saw in the local store was just raw sticks about 3 foot long [not frozen] Sugar Cane - Natural & Nutritious Parrot Treat is one of many sites that sell it.
Thanks again for your feedback-I think that this is one of those controversial matters that leaves me skeptical and I will not chance it,my parrot means too much to me.

 

[GuineaPigster]

You sounds like an excellent parront, and welcome to the forum!!

 

[Laurul Feather Cat]

I buy refrigerated sugar cane and split it into quarters, then freeze it and give it out as treats. My quarter splits are about a quarter to half an inch wide and only four inches long. Just a treat and only once a month. They absolutely love it! When I used to have my Amazons, they loved it and the cock would get really, really aggressive after having his treat. So, yes, they can get a sugar high.

But a limited treat will not hurt them. Plus, they have no teeth to get cavities in!