PENN-PLAX Bird-Life Calcium Bird Perch – Naturally Trims Nails & Beak – Great for Cockatoos, Amazons, African Greys, and Other Large Parrots and Birds – 12” Long

They are great for taking the place of cuttlebones which are generally hard to hang in a cage for a larger bird such as our cockatoo. These perches really help her manage her beak and nails in between getting them trimmed

I purchased this for my rescue Cockatoo. She has longer nails and I wanted something to help wear them down in addition to nail trims. This perch is very heavy and sturdy. I got her the large size and it is bigger than expected. Seems very well made and will hopefully last awhile. The only complain I have is that I received a pink one and the color comes off on her feet. Not a big deal, but annoying to have pink getting on everything.

> MY PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE WITH “CEMENT” PERCHES – Both of my birds (an Amazon and a Senegal) refused to perch on other brands of “cement” perches that I’ve bought in the past, which were composed of hard granules. But, they would file their beaks on the perches.> SURPRISE – Both of my birds voluntarily perch on their Penn Plax Calcium Perches. Feeling the surface, I understand why – it is smooth and “soft” – and obviously comfortable to bare birdy feet. Maybe even pleasantly cool on hot summer days.> In addition to being smooth, grooves in the surface provide secure grips, even for relatively small birds (such as my Senegal).> The large size is 12" long (plus about 1" for the stud). It is oval in cross section, about 1½" by 2". Hypothetically, that is way too large for either of my birds. (Note that perches the optimal diameters for my birds would be too short for them to turn around). But both birds like the big perches, and they do have wooden perches in various smaller sizes they can choose, if they get tired of the large perches.CONS> I can’t imagine an uglier bird perch (the 12" is violet)–but at the price I paid ($4 each, {2 for $8}) it is also very inexpensive.> I haven't noticed my birds filing their beaks on the perches (although they may), and even after a year their toenails are still sharp.> Being such an intense and unnatural color, the purple perch is sure to terrify any bird. The secret to introducing such a perch (or most toys for that matter) is to introduce it slowly. First set it on a table nearby for a day or two, then move it closer for a day or so, Then move it inside the cage but as far from your bird as possible (or attached it to the outside of the cage). Then you can move it where you want it.> The wingnut and stud are very small for a perch this large, which means it is difficult to torque it down tight enough.> On my cages, the 12" perch is so long and heavy that it sways and wobbles like crazy at the slightest touch, even with the wing nut as tight as I can get it. I can only stabilize the perch by setting the end on a cross perch that goes from wall to wall.How about those perches which look like cactus branches? They are prettier, and may hypothetically provide a wider range of foot "grips", but they are composed of large sharp sand particles which must be heck on birdy feet. One was a good "chew toy" for my Amazon. It took him a year to discover that it was chewable, and about a week to destroy after he made the discovery. As far as I can tell, my Senegal never went near his.> Click on “Stoney” just below the product title to see my other reviews, or leave a comment to ask a question.

My cockatiels love these perches, both resting on them and nibbling at them. Long lasting! Like... at least a year. I'll purchase repeatedly. Very, very pleased.

This perch seems super sturdy but too big for my cage. Every time she got on it, it kinda sways back and forth for a min. Also it’s stained my birds feet, beak and body so I wouldn’t recommend it for light colored birds. I had to take it out after a day.

I read the reviews regarding the stupid dyes used to color these calcium perches. Figured I'd probably have to scrub the one I bought. I did. Now my hands are stained magenta. As is my sink. But to add insult to injury, the washers provided to aid in attaching the perch to a cage are simply too small. I bought the large perch for my large bird who sleeps in a large cage. You would figure that this would be a consideration when making large bird products. Sigh. Now I have to rig something myself or find/make large enough washer to attach this somewhat worthless item. The bird isn't happy either. And if you know about Macaws, you know how cranky they get...

Good quality of perch I like the fact that I don't have to trim their nails or have their big trimmed they could do it on their own thank you

My cockatiel bird sits on this perch everyday and chews off the minerals which helps sharpen her beak and keeps her healthy.