Are dowel (softwood) perches a good option? - Allied Precision Birds

Ez test. With nails removed, and door open driver should be at top of cylinder. If driver is down replace piston oring. If driver is up, lightly strike nose of gun against softwood. The driver should stay at top. If driver drops with light tap replace piston oring. If driver stays at top dry fire the nailer against softwood. The driver should hit the softwood leaving a mark and return to top. If driver stays down or does not travel all the way up pull the cylinder and make sure checkband is installed. Checkband is oring or rubber band covering series of holes on lower part of cylinder. Good luck

Yes, edible perches do exist, although they are fairly new. They are exactly what the name suggests - perches that your bird can chew and eat. They are a good way for your bird to obtain valuable nutrients into their diets.

Here a few examples of good quality edible bird perches:

http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11147444

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

From what I have learned, sandpaper perches can damage your bird's feet, causing a condition known as "bumblefoot". They tend to be too abrasive. I would recommend buying a cement perch instead.

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.

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

I would avoid using plastic perches. They may seem like a good option, both for cleaning and in price; however it is very unhealthy for your bird to eat away at the plastic and possible ingestion could be dangerous.

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.

A large percentage of a birds life is spent on their feet. A good quality perch is one that is easy to clean, comfortable for the bird and constructed from a material that will prevent future foot problems.

There are several types of perches including rope, hardwood, softwood (dowel), cement, plastic and edible versions.

Run the clutch cable adjuster all the way down to give the cable maximum slack. Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring on the bottom of the clutch pivot pin. Push the pin up and out of the clutch perch. Pull the lever out of the clutch perch. Push the white plastic dowel out of the cable and lever, and you are done.