How to make a perch?

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Farmer Woosnip

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How to make a perch?
« on: July 07, 2011, 16:10 »
Hi,

I remember reading a post some weeks ago about how to construct a suitable perch. Simple things like dimensions of the wood, etc.

And I remember it said the edges shouldn't be roundy because it can damage their feet.

Can't find the post at all now and I've been reading other posts about perches where people are saying they have rounded off the edges.

Can someone tell me again what dimensions of timber make a good perch, should it be left square or rounded off and how high does it need to be off the floor?

I had in mind to make a kind of removable 'rack' arrangement which would sit about 8" or 9" off the floor and with 3 or 4 beams which would be the 'perches'..... although they would have no choice really and wouldn't be able to walk on the floor at all.

Is this no good?

Thanks
« Last Edit: July 07, 2011, 16:13 by Farmer Woosnip »

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Casey76

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Re: How to make a perch?
« Reply #1 on: July 07, 2011, 16:14 »
Actually that would be perfect!

Perched should be rounded, but not round.  2x1in is good.

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Re: How to make a perch?
« Reply #2 on: July 07, 2011, 16:29 »
2x2 or 3x2" is good, if the perch is too thin the birds toes curl underneath and are not kept warm in sub-zero temperatures.

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Re: How to make a perch?
« Reply #3 on: July 07, 2011, 21:06 »
1x2, 2x2 or 3x2  ???

Which one is depth and which one is height  :D
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Re: How to make a perch?
« Reply #4 on: July 07, 2011, 21:57 »
We use 2x2 with rounded edges at the top.  Or 3x2 if they need to span a longer distance like these  :)


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Re: How to make a perch?
« Reply #5 on: July 08, 2011, 08:02 »
As in Spana's photo ensure perches are higher than nest box :)
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