finch aviary

stephen379 · Post by **stephen379** » Sun May 18, 2008 6:20 am

i am in the process of building a 6x3 aviary attaching onto my shed what sort of perches should i put into the aviary and what wild wood is ok to use for natural perches.

poohbear · Post by **poohbear** » Sun May 18, 2008 3:05 pm

Various answers to that one....but I've used all sorts and never had a problem.The use of fruit tree branches is recommended but I think more for hookbills which will gnaw constantly.I usually use sycamore,birch, or ash because the woods round here have thousands of saplings growing amongst the big trees.
Paul.

Post by **Sally** » Sun May 18, 2008 6:37 pm

I usually cut from shrubs in my yard. Althea and waxleaf ligustrum usually work for me. I tried crape myrtle one time, but the bark is so slick, I think the birds had trouble gripping. I also find that their nails stay trimmed down, but then I use those little rough concrete perches, too. I think as long as you stay away from anything that is known to be very poisonous, you should be OK.

1of42 · Post by **1of42** » Sun May 18, 2008 8:50 pm

I've had good experiences with Manzanita and Dragonwood perches.