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| | From:  M2twisted (Original Message) | Sent: 5/20/2005 11:38 PM |
So, My birds have (I think anyway) long nails. I got them a perch that should help them naturally wear down. But my brother and his g/f have finches, and he said that those perches were bad for the skin on their feet. is that true? if it is should I just find someone in the area to trim their nails? thanx! |
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| I have those in all my cages, large and small. In no case is it the only perch they have. It's just one of several. As long as it's not the only one they have it's alright to use them. I think they help a little be we still have to do toenails around here. Peggy |
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I have at least one or two of the rough perches in each cage. But they also have a wooden one, either a dowel or a tree branch. I still have to trim occasionally, especially the bird who likes her Boingg rope a lot. I like the smoother ones, though, and not the ones with the really pointy rough surface. I have filed those down. They don't look real nice after filing but they are easier on foot pads. Annie |
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I saw in bird talk that those perch's were not good. i dont have them and dont need to. i go get my little bird nails and all done at a place i trust. i know who dose it and i know she wouldnt cause my bird any harm and handles him nicely compared to other places ive seen. plus you have to think bout is it comfortable for your bird? would you like to stand on something like that all day long? i know i wouldnt. learn how to trim your birds nails(by a professional) and then u can do it yourself. i personaly have it done cause i dont want my bird to be mad at me for doing it. hope this helps futterfly |
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Everyone has their own opinion about the cement perches, obviously. Each of my birds' cages has one, along with several other types. They might lengthen the time between grooming sessions but they certainly don't eliminate the need to trim nails or beaks. If, however, you were actually referring to the sanded perch covers, I don't use those and wouldn't recommend them. You're going to have to track down a knowledgable, experienced person in your area who trims nails and beaks on a regular basis -- a vet or pet store person. If you like, they can teach you, over a period of time, how to do this safely, if you're interested in doing it yourself. |
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Are you talking cement or sand perch? I have heard negitives on cement but I have never seen where the sand perches where bad. I am not talking sand paper covered but actual sand perches. I have one in every cage from the blue and gold to the canary. |
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Everything in moderation. I have a cement perch in each cage, but ALSO have a variety of perch sizes and types. I figure the cement perch HELPS to keep the nails trimmed, but you still have to trim them in addition. I heard having different size perches was also good idea too, kind of like exercise for the muscles of the feet.  Whenever Gizmo is climbing the side of his cage, I have a peak at the bottom of his feet, and they're fine, no sores, or sign of damage. Dianne |
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