Which perches can be used?

Perches and roosting perches should be made of wood and not plastic; they must be springy and arranged in different thicknesses and orientations in the enclosure. The diameter should fit the bird's foot. Sand tubes are prohibited under Swiss animal welfare legislation. They cause injuries to the foot pads. Natural branches are well suited. They allow the birds to exercise their feet naturally and are also used to sharpen their beaks. Caution: various natural woods are poisonous or, in the case of fruit branches, sprayed. Parrots in particular have a strong need for gnawing and must be offered plenty of natural branches and possibly additional natural softwood boards.