How to Make Perches For Cockatiels

Cockatiels, like all bird need a place in their cage where they can sit up and watch the world pass them by, they need to have a perch. When you are raising a cockatiel, it is best if they have a minimum of two perches in their birdcage.

Things You'll Need

• Drill
• Washers
• Nuts
• 1/4-inch hanger bolts
• Slender wooden branch

Instructions

1. Drill a hole in either end of the piece of wood. Drill large enough holes that the bolt will fit, but not such large holes that the bolts slip out when your cockatiel lands on the perch.

2. Insert the hanger bolt into the hole you have just drilled.

3. Once the bolt is in place, slide a washer onto the end of the exposed bolt; use a wing nut to secure the washer. Now you’re ready to mount the perch into the birdcage.

4. Once you have the perch positioned where you want it, use a second washer and nut to attach it to the birdcage.

5. If at any point you notice that your cockatiel perch is starting to develop small cracks, take care of the problem before the bird’s toes became caught and your bird is injured. The best way to fill in the small cracks is to use Elmer’s glue, which isn’t toxic to birds. Just squirt a little into the crack.