How to Buy a Bird Stand

Your pet bird cannot be kept in a cage for its entire life. Birds are social animals and need exercise in unconfined areas. A bird stand consists of a gripping area and a sturdy pole to support the bird's weight. You can buy a bird stand that allows your pet to eat, play and roam in comfort.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Food and water dishes

1. Choose a bird stand that lets you access your bird easily, yet keeps the bird high off the ground. You need a stand that can be cleaned easily while offering a height that's different from the level the bird sits at in its regular cage. This offers variety to your bird.
2. Acquire a bird stand which includes feeding and water areas attached to the supporting post. There are a number of stands with add-on feeders and watering dishes that allow you to shift these items up and down on the post.
3. Clear out a space in your home before you buy a bird stand. Birds will not use a stand if the surrounding clutter prevents them from flying or spreading their wings. Decrease the size of lighting fixtures and remove noise-making devices to offer a serene environment for your bird.
4. Find bird stand wit non-slip surfaces. Your bird needs a non-slip surface to grasp the stand firmly even if spilled water and humidity condensation are present.
5. Challenge your bird with a variety of inexpensive stands of differing heights. A good option for owners who want different elevations are stands with adjustable heights. You can spot these in a pet store by remembering that they look like microphone stands.
6. Select a stand with a sturdy base. The base should be significantly wider than the diameter of the stand post, and it should also be weighted to reduce swaying.
7. Bring familiar elements to your bird's new stand with swings and dangling toys that match similar accessories in her cage. These options are available with stands that are topped by a wide landing area and a support beam running over the bird's perch.

Tips & Warnings

• Clip your bird's claws regularly. Birds with long claws can't wrap their feet around the perch on a bird stand. Clip the claws monthly.