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Prevue Pet Naturals Snuggle Hut 62811 Woven Sea Grass
$28.00Original price was: $28.00.$25.00Current price is: $25.00. Add to cart - All Perches
Prevue Pet Landing Platform Flat Patio Sundeck Birds Animals 363 Large
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Prevue Pet Landing Platform Flat Patio Sundeck Birds Animals 362 Small
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Prevue Pet Landing Patio Perch Hook On Anywhere 8″ 360 Small
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Prevue Pet 62809 Bendable Wonder Walk Bridge Flat Perch Large
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Prevue Pet 62808 Bendable Wonder Walk Bridge Flat Perch Small
$15.00Original price was: $15.00.$12.00Current price is: $12.00. Add to cart - Cockatiel Supplies
Prevue Pet 385 Ladder For Small Birds 9 Wood Rung 15 Inch
$5.00Original price was: $5.00.$4.00Current price is: $4.00. Add to cart - Budgie Supplies
Prevue Pet 384 Ladder For Small Birds 7 Wood Rung 11 Inch
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Prevue Pet 1139 Ladder High Colorful 15 Wood Rung 24 Inch
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Prevue Pet 1137 Ladder High Colorful 9 Wood Rung 18 Inch
$11.00Original price was: $11.00.$9.00Current price is: $9.00. Add to cart - All Perches
Flat Perch Wood Platform Shelf Birds Animals 3201 Large 12″
$18.00Original price was: $18.00.$16.00Current price is: $16.00. Add to cart - All Perches
Flat Perch Wood Platform Shelf Birds Animals 3200 Small 8″
$12.00Original price was: $12.00.$11.00Current price is: $11.00. Add to cart - All Perches
Flat Perch Wood Corner Shelf 3300 for Small to Medium Birds
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Flat Perch Wood Corner Platform Shelf Birds Animals 3204 Small 7″
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Flat Perch Wood Corner Platform Shelf Birds Animals 3202 Large 11″
$18.00Original price was: $18.00.$16.00Current price is: $16.00. Add to cart - African Grey Parrot Supplies
Flat Perch Corner Shelf Perch 3100B Metal Black 17 x 11
$45.00Original price was: $45.00.$39.00Current price is: $39.00. Add to cart
Shelf perches are a great addition to any bird cage or aviary. They offer a great landing zone if your bird is flighted and can be placed not only on the cage but in different areas in any room in your home.
Shelf perches are also useful in maintaining the health and dexterity of handicapped birds having issues with a single foot. A shelf perch allows them to rest without having to constantly use their one good foot.
A customer writes
My blue/gold macaw has arthritis in his foot. Is there anything he can take for discomfort ? He was diagnosed by an avian vet in Dallas. She said it would get worse. Annette R.
Hi Annette
Medically there’s not a lot I can do but I can make some suggestions regarding a change in your birds environment. Your bird has a zygodactyl foot – a bird’s foot having the first and fourth toes of each foot directed backward and the second and third forward
In perfect conditions the foot naturally wraps around various size perches that emulate tree branches. Keyword here being “round” Because of the arthritis your bird has lost and will continue to lose its ability to grab perches for extended periods of time.
The first thing you want to do some move things around in the cage to make the more “wheelchair accessible” so to speak. Move toys and food dishes lower in the cage perhaps keeping one or two treats higher as incentive to exercise.
Two or more flat perches would be very helpful
Existing perches can be wrapped with Self Adhering Bandage Tape for Bird Emergencies No Clips No Adhesive providing a more secure grip.
There will be trial and error on your part but you’ll find your bird very adaptable – Best of luck
Mitch Rezman
Windy City Parrot