Do I need a Parrot perches? - Birds

As long as you provide a variety of perches in your bird's cage, the choice of which to use for sleeping is up to your bird. Your bird most likely knows, instinctively, where they want to sleep. The only type of perch I would recommend not allowing your bird to sleep on is a sandpaper perch. My personal favorite perch style for sleeping is a Booda perch.

Heated perches are great for providing your bird with great circulation for their feet. They are highly recommended for exotic birds. Most heated perches are controlled using a thermostat and are most commonly made from a scratch and bite resistant non-toxic plastic.

Here are some examples of good quality heated bird perches:

http://www.birdsupplies.com/thermo-perch-heated-bird-perch/

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=10899

http://mybirdstore.com/PERCHES_AND_SWINGS-HEATED_PERCHES.html

This is a type of perch for your bird cage that allows for some self-grooming. It is a great way to trim down your bird's nails. They often come in great space-saving styles such as corner perches and half sizes. Look into concrete-blended perches. In my opinion they are the best type of grooming perches. Here are a few examples -

http://www.perchfactory.com/bird_cage_perches/sandy_cement_perches.htm

http://www.avianenrichment.com/store/pc/Grooming-Perches-c133.htm

I recommend getting at least one medium-sized natural wood perch, one rope perch (again medium size), and one other type of perch - maybe a therapeutic perch or a second natural wood perch. Here are some good examples for your Parakeet.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00106TFJU?tag=allpetbirds-20&camp=213381&creative=390973&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=B00106TFJU&adid=0NHYMRNQYM72AG285TXA&&ref-refURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.all-pet-birds.com%2Fparrot-perches-medium.html

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002AR77M?tag=allpetbirds-20&camp=213381&creative=390973&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=B0002AR77M&adid=084B1Y3HYVZ1BAJ5DDEQ&&ref-refURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.all-pet-birds.com%2Fparrot-perches-medium.html

Yes. It is a good idea to get your bird a variety of perch sizes. Smaller perches allow for a better grip resulting in increased exercise, while larger perches will help trim your bird's nails and beaks.

Manzanita perches are natural wood perches. I would highly recommend this type of bird perch. The uneven surfaces of the Manzanita perch mimic your bird's natural environment. They are also great for building strong feet and leg muscles.

Here are a few sites to look at in regards to Manzanita perches.

http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11147209

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=manzanita+perches

I suggest you to have a look at http://www.birdcages.com/helpfulinfo.cfm. I personally purchased a parrot perches from their site and I was very pleased with their customer service and their products. If you're looking for a bird cage you'll find it there.

Don's worry, most shower perches are made out ofnon-slippery materials like rubber so even when its wet, the bird won't slip.

It depends on the bird type and size. If it is a big parrot like African greys or macaws I would put 2-3 ladders. I also recommend having ladders and perches in the birds stand so the bird will be able to stretch their wings and do some exercise.

You need to make sure that none of the perches,toys and cage parts contain Lead, Zinc or Galvanized parts. All these materialscan lead to serious health issues.