As devoted bird caretakers, you’ve likely devoted significant effort to ensuring your feathered friend has nutritious food, a comfortable cage, and glossy, healthy feathers. But have you considered the condition of their feet?
Many pet birds have their wings clipped, rendering them unable to fly freely as they would in the wild. Consequently, they spend the entirety of their day on their feet! Therefore, your bird’s foot health is crucial to their overall well-being.
While bird feet are naturally designed for prolonged standing, the way they lock onto a perch can lead to pressure points on the soles of their feet if they consistently perch on surfaces of the same diameter and texture.
Think back to a time when you had to stand in one spot for an extended period without much movement. Chances are your feet (and perhaps your back) felt quite sore! The formation of pressure point sores on their feet, known as Pododermatitis or Bumblefoot, is often attributed to inadequate perches.
Thankfully, this condition can be easily prevented with the right perch, one that closely resembles what a bird would encounter in its natural habitat.
Natural wood perches are the ideal choice for maintaining optimal foot health in birds. In the wild, birds perch on a variety of surfaces with differing textures, diameters, and shapes. A real wood perch emulates some of this natural diversity.
One of the most favored perches among avian enthusiasts is Java Wood (also known as Coffee Wood).
Java wood is sourced from mature coffee trees that no longer bear coffee beans, typically aged 25 years or older. Known for its hardness, durability, and natural resistance to insects, java wood branches grow horizontally with twists and knots. Moreover, using java wood perches promotes environmentally friendly practices and provides additional income to coffee growers.
The Java Tree, crafted from a single coffee tree, is a natural perch option. Each tree is meticulously selected, with less than one percent of coffee trees meeting the criteria. These trees undergo a meticulous handcrafting process until they achieve perfection. The final product not only adds a beautiful touch to your home but also offers practical and enjoyable perching for your bird and other pets.
