My young canary sleeps at night on the swing, that came with the cage. It is not a wood swing, so the perch of it is a thin-ish plastic. I wanted to buy a wooden swing, but am afraid that he/she may be too accustomed to this one.
Is there something safe that I can wrap around the perch that is safe and more comfortable? I have seen sand paper covers for perches, but have read as well that they are not good for their feet.
Thanks
Improving the swing
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Re: Improving the swing
Sand paper covers are too rough for their feet. Most birds will adjust very quickly to a wooden swing.
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Re: Improving the swing
I think most birds- even those in the wild - search for a safe and secure place to roost every night.
Mine seem to like the security of a "sleep station" mounted at the highest point in the aviary. Since canaries don't seem to like sleeping in a completely enclosed next box you might want to consider building something like this on a smaller scale - maybe only 2 or 3 compartments depending on the number of birds you have.
AABA has some like this that you can easily assemble yourself.
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Re: Improving the swing
Louys
Hang a wooden swing in the cage, along with his plastic swing.
Knowing Canaries, and their curious nature, he will investigate it and try it out.
Hang a wooden swing in the cage, along with his plastic swing.
Knowing Canaries, and their curious nature, he will investigate it and try it out.
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Re: Improving the swing
Great practical replies, thank you.
I love Paul's sleep compartments..... How cute! Have only one canary so far
I love Paul's sleep compartments..... How cute! Have only one canary so far