How to Build a Bird Perch Stand

Food and water bowls can be attached to perches.

All birds require a perch to sit on, replicating how they would act in the wild. Perches can be found in elaborate designs, making them look more like trees, but these can be costly. A less-expensive alternative can be made at home using plastic piping, which is just as effective for birds of any size.

Things You'll Need

• 1-inch-diameter PVC piping
• 1/2-inch-diameter PVC piping
• 1- inch elbow connectors (4)
• 1-inch to 1/2-inch elbow connectors (2)
• 1-inch-diameter T-connectors (2)
• Saw
• Plastic glue

Instructions

1. Cut the 1-inch-diameter PVC piping into four 10-inch sections, two 20-inch sections and two 40-inch sections. The 1/2-inch-diameter PVC pipe should be 20 inches long.

2. Slot two of the 10-inch sections into a T-connector so the remaining opening of the connector faces up. Repeat for the other 10-inch sections and T-connector. You will have with two 20-inch-long parts, each connected by a T-connector.

3. Attach the two 20-inch sections to the parts made in Step 2, using 1-inch elbow connectors. This should leave a square, which is used as the base of the perch.

4. Fit the two 40-inch sections into the opening of the T-connectors, so they rise vertically from the base. Fit a 1-inch to 1/2-inch connector to the top of each vertical section.

5. Attach the 1/2-inch-diameter pipe across the top, between the connectors, to make the perch.

6. Secure the pipes into the connectors using duct tape or an animal safe glue.

Tips & Warnings

• This is designed for a medium to large bird. Reduce the scale for smaller avian pets.

• Reinforce the connections between the PVC pipes by applying a pet-safe plastic glue.

References

• Featehr Me: Make your own Bird Perch