Sentences with phrase «sandpaper perch»
Improper perch size, perches all of the same size (causing insufficient foot exercise), sandpaper perches, perches that are otherwise too rough or dirty, or simple inactivity can cause a serious foot condition in birds called pododermatitis (otherwise known as bumblefoot).
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Providing perches with rough surfaces can help reduce the frequency of nail trimming, but do not use sandpaper perches.
Not exact matches
You may find perches that are covered with sandpaper or cement, meant to keep your bird's nails trimmed.
«Of course everybody likes natural wood perches because they're much healthier for birds» feet than dowels, which can contribute to arthritis later in life,» said Mark McMasters, owner of Parrot Connection Inc. in Reno, Nev. «Acrylic pedicure perches are a big hit with people, and I have not noticed the birds» feet irritated from rubbing all the time like with the sandpaper over dowel perches — those seem to irritate their feet.