Birds have tendons on their feet, called flexor tendons, which respond well to pressure. This allows them to sleep comfortably on a perch without the worry of falling off. These tendons run down the back of a birds leg all the way to the tips of their toes. As the bird lands on a perch, the tendons pull on the toes and close them tightly.
I found you a very informative video tutorial on making your
own bird perches - I hope you find it helpful.
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
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.
You should have a minimum of 3 perches - one for sleeping, and two others made of different materials and of varying sizes. This will give your bird enough variety without overcrowding the cage.
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
Parrot perches are usually made for large sized birds. If you own
a couple of small birds you don't really need this cage bur if you own more
than 3 parrot you should consider a parrot perches to provide your birds the
space they need.
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