PRIVACY (Stress) Perch

[monotwine]

So funny, I added some to my aviary last week and my birds won't go near the perches. I've had to lure them in with millet sprays just to sit on it! I hope they will with time figure it out.

[Piciorusm]

Very interesting invention! It's the first time i see such a thing! Thank's for sharing!

[Chichireeo]

They are resting. If they stay 'fluffed up' all the time, then I would worry.

Thank you for this very important info. It's a relief! I am new at keeping birds. And every time my bird rests like that, I ask him "Are you ok?! What's wrong!?" he's probably sick of me.

[CandoAviary]

Candace, the ones ABBA has look very neat. The plastic would be easy to sanitize and, that you can add on, is a plus. I have been looking for these for ages. I can't seem to find a price on the ABBA ones... or where to purchase them. If you could supply that info. would be great.

Hey Judy, I plan on carrying these at my store... I will contact you with price and could ship them to you once I get them in stock. I may be able to ship them to Canada also for you Liz. I will let you know the prices when I get them.

[L in Ontario]

I may be able to ship them to Canada also for you Liz. I will let you know the prices when I get them.

Please do, Candace! I imagine they would ship flat and we would put them together (construct them) once we receive them. If you have quantity discounts... even sweeter!

Would you know the sizes of these so we can start planning? I'm wondering if I can put two of about 27" each, in my double flights (so I can still put the divider in when I need to catch a bird) and how many birds that size would accommodate? Is it 3" per section?

[Pukasand]

Yahoo... thanks, Candace! From me and the 'flock'. I wish I would have known this before I ordered two more of the wooden ones. But.. you can never have too many.

[Pukasand]

Those are wonderful! Love seeing your little birdies all relaxed and enjoying their privacy! What are some of the breeds that would benefit from this type of perch? (not Societies! )

I imagine any breed of bird would like some privacy once in awhile.. even the Societies. All of my birds have been in there at one time or other... except for the Bourkes and Splendids. And I think that is only because it's too small. Perhaps I'll find a bigger one for them.

I initially made one from milk cartons that I had washed and cut down. It was a bit shakey and wobbly. After fussing with it for about a week, I finally discarded it. I think I'll give it another try with half-gallon size cartons for the Splendids and Bourkes. I'll post a picture if/when it's complete.

[debbyloo]

Great news for those looking for the Abba product "stress perch" referred to in some of the posts above. I just called their number (on their web site www.abbaseed.com) and they have plenty of these in stock, and sell them directly to folks. You may need assistance figuring out how many to order, because you assemble these things - it takes 2 of the components to build one stall, and you order however many you want depending on how many "stalls" you want in a run. The gentleman I was referred for assistance with this particular product was very nice and helpful. The product is called "I 002" (modular sleeping compartment with perch for canaries and other small birds). I am excited to know about these because I have been looking for them for a long time as well, and could not find them through any other source. I like the fact that these are plastic and can be disinfected more easily than wood, and are probably quite a bit lighter in weight as well.

[dfcauley]

I have seen the plastic ones before and think they are great for cages especially. But for my aviary I would prefer the wooden ones like Judy's. My hubby is busy working on them now.... can't wait~!!!!!

[ranchnanny]

I wish I was handy with wood making tools cause I would build my own..... so I ordered one a few days ago. They do look fairly easy to make....

[Pukasand]

I have seen the plastic ones before and think they are great for cages especially. But for my aviary I would prefer the wooden ones like Judy's. My hubby is busy working on them now.... can't wait~!!!!!

Oh, Donna, please be sure to post pics, I'm anxious to see what he comes up with. Your hubby always does such fantastic handiwork.

[6finchfriends]

My husband is excellent with wood working too. He built my flight cages so I'm sure he could build these. What are the dimensions? Are they mostly for really huge mixed flight aviaries or would they be nice for smaller indoor flights? I think it's so cute with each bird in their own little apartment.

[ac12]

I made a similar setup in my smaller community cage.
I use plastic milk jugs for the separators, this pix shows how I installed the separator on the top perch. It is clamped to the top of the cage using paper clamps.
When I had the stalls setup, I think I had the spacing at about 3-1/2 inches. 5 stalls in 18 inches. This is a bit tight, but I wanted to squeeze in another stall.
I took down the stalls leaving only 1 divider up. When they sleep, each wanted their own private stall. I had more birds than stalls, and they would fight over the stalls.

[Pukasand]

My husband is excellent with wood working too. He built my flight cages so I'm sure he could build these. What are the dimensions? Are they mostly for really huge mixed flight aviaries or would they be nice for smaller indoor flights? I think it's so cute with each bird in their own little apartment.

I copied this from the Glamorous Gouldian website:
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Select a Size:
stress perch = $22.50

Stress Perch
Handmade stress perches. 20" long x 5" deep x 5.25" high, made with 1/2" plywood and hardware for hanging from the ceiling. Fit's perfectly in our A&E Flight cage or any 21" wide flight

[dfcauley]

Well it has been hanging for three days now and no one has gone near it. They like to perch on top of it......