Parrot shower perch details needed
2007-02-27 02:10:44 · 7 answers · asked by Talon Treasures 1 in Pets ➔ Birds
That one response cracks me up: I can just imagine my Hahn's plummeting from the wall, shouting "I love you!" I almost bought a suction perch once, and now I'm glad we didn't : )
I use a corner caddy. They stay up using tension rods screwed up against the tub and the ceiling. While you put them together, you can add a couple of PVC extensions and slip the tension rods through them, so that your bird has more of a stationary play-tree to sit on while you two shower. I use the corner caddy for my fledged lovebird babies, and the perches for all of my parrots. They can come in and out of the water as they please, and they appear to really enjoy it.
2007-02-27 04:28:29 · answer #1 · answered by Em 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well... I've tried a few of the suction cups one and they can and will fall... My Hahn's McCaw and I had quite the scare with one of those falling!! Not fun. The thing that usually works is a shower caddy that DOES NOT suction to the wall but is hung on the shower head or even one of the shelf set-ups that use a pressure rod to stay in place. One thing to be careful with when using the shower head caddys is the fact they can slip down, not fall but slip, depending on the shape of your shower head. Rarely do suction cups work to keep it up... I don't know why, I think it has to do with how shower tiles are textured, but I've never had good luck with suction cups working in the shower. They only seem to work on smooth glass like windows and mirrors. Just remember a few things about shower safety:
1) Make sure the perch location is where the bird can't get water in their nostrils.
2) Even in the shower, never let them sit higher than you; they'll confuse it for a promotion in the pecking order.
3) Be sure the bathroom door is closed, just in case they get scared for whatever reason and feel the need to try and escape.
2007-02-27 03:13:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've read that the ones that suction to the walls work. But I've had luck with my parakeet (although she is a very small parrot) sitting on the side of one of those shower rack things that hang from the shower head. You can find them at Target type stores for relatively cheap. I'm not sure if it would work as well for a much larger bird. Could you train the bird to simply sit on the shower curtain rod until it wanted to be in the water?
2007-02-27 02:15:10 · answer #3 · answered by M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 3 macaws and a african grey. I use shower perches that suction to the wall. Biggest thing you have to make sure of is that the wall is completly smooth. Otherwise it will fall. I also have used a acrylic swing hung from a hook in the ceiling. I use a choke collar that my great dane outgrew to hang it from.
2007-02-27 07:37:03 · answer #4 · answered by danedream1 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I use shower perches made of PVC pipe and connectors. The better ones have 3 suction cups on them.
You can make them yourself. Also, there are a couple of people on eBay who make them and sell them for around $14.
Good luck.
2007-02-27 07:23:43 · answer #5 · answered by Joan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't use a perch, i just put mine right into the tub. I also take mine outside and use the mist setting on the hose nozzle when it is warm out, he loves that too.
2007-02-27 03:20:27 · answer #6 · answered by t2ensie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My hubbys arm and it works better than a shower perch.Keyaira loves showers as long as someone has her on their arm.
2007-02-28 06:09:43 · answer #7 · answered by toomuchpain 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋