A suitable bird perch will not only encourage some exercise but will also help when you come to train your bird.
Providing your bird with a host of different perches, including a mix of materials and textures, can be vital. This will prevent them from getting bored, and can also help keep their claws and beaks in good shape.
The best for you will depend on the bird, the cage and the aim of the perch. We have picked out a few which are perfect for small and large indoor birds.
| Image | Product | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Best For Small Birds
|
Best For Small Birds
|
|
Check Price |
|
Best Fabric
|
Best Fabric
|
|
Check Price |
|
Best For Large Birds
|
Best For Large Birds
|
|
Check Price |
All birds, but especially the small ones, love to perch and swing. This small perch is an ideal way to add the element of fun into their cage, and they can exercise and relieve boredom.
You simply hang it to the top of the cage using the clip provided, and the natural wood material is safe for them to grip onto.
It is nice and lightweight so easy for them to move around, and the clip is secure so it will remain steady.
This cotton perch is strong and sturdy, and the fabric gives a nice alternative to wood.
It comes in various sizes, so is suitable for budgies up to parrots. They will be able to keep their nails and beaks trimmed as well, and the smallest size is perfect for birds with smaller feet.
This spiral perch is great for your bird to get some exercise. They can move up and down on it, and really work their feet on the different shapes.
It can be attached to any cage, using the metal clip, and is really strong and durable. The tassels either side can be played with, and it can be bent in the best way to sit in their cage.
It’s pretty big, so meant for large parrots and macaws.
Designed for medium sizes birds such as Budgies, Canaries, Cockatiels, Finches, Love Birds and Parakeets, this perch is high quality for even the cheekiest of birds.
It is robust for any chewers, and simple to maintain. Simple to screw onto a cage, it’ll be stronger and more substantial than clip varieties if these have previously failed.
The nature-inspired perching surface on one half doesn’t only mean that it is good for exercise, but also for keeping claws in good condition. The other half is perfect for a relax. It will attach onto the side of the cage to dit horizontally.
Great as an additional perch which will keep their beaks and claws in good order, rather than being for play, this perch can simply be screwed to the side of their cage.
Available in small, medium or large, it will keep nice and secure despite being horizontal. The natural wood style is authentic, and calcium won’t harm their nails. It is also great if they have an itch.
This perch is coarse and sanded to help manage the growth of their claws and improve their appearance, as well as the appearance of beaks.
It attaches easily to most standard wire cages, meaning positioning is flexible and small birds can easily use it.
This is a plastic perch, perfect if you’re concerned about other materials such as sand.
This means it is lightweight, and comfortable for them to sit. It can attach to any wire cage with ease, and also be taken out for cleaning every so often.
Perches for indoor birds can be a softer material to keep them occupied and allow their feet to move and exercise. Harder materials, such as calcium, can keep their claws sharpened and filed down, keep their beak in good condition and provide relief for scratching itches.
You can choose from woods, rope or plastics. It is good to give them a variety of materials.
Wooden perches will often be straight across horizontal, and rope can usually be round or shaped to give them something different.
Avoid any materials like sandpaper which say they can ‘exfoliate’ their feet – they are too abrasive and can cause injury.
The size of perch you need will, of course, depend on the size of your bird.
Your pet will spend their entire life standing up, so it is important to get their feet exercised using various shapes and materials. Doing so will prevent any future problems in their feet forming, and they won’t get tired of standing on the same spot all the time.
This is why they come in so many shapes and sizes, with materials from rope to wood.
Obviously, give them a variety. But don’t cram it with perches, as they still need room to stretch their wings.
Calculate how many will comfortably fit into their cage before buying. Their wings shouldn’t touch a perch when they are stretched out, which should give you an idea of where you can place them.
