Perch thickness's?

[_simon_]

What perch thickness's are suitable for Parrotlets? Do they use the same size as Budgie/Cockatiels?

[Petie's_Mom]

It depends on the material used. You should try to vary the thickness of the perches so they don't get bumblefoot. I have a rope perch and use branches from our own apple trees. If the perch isn't too smooth then they have no problem holding on.

[_simon_]

I do have some natural tree branches already and will be ordering some rope ones.

[Petie's_Mom]

Excellent. You should "cook" the branches in the oven at 200F to kill off any microscopic bits that could harm your bird.

[_simon_]

Ah there's no way I can get these in an oven, they're very long. They are shop bought ones though for birds so I'd hope that's already been done.

[jodeg]

The need perches of varying thicknesses to give their little feetsies some exercise. Also you might get some "Booda" perches -- you can bend and twist them in all sorts of directions, more interesting for them and easier on their feet.

[Jinx n Noodle]

I generally choose prarkeet sized ones, but like everybody said, varying sizes works the best;)

[LittleGems]

Most of my parrotlets' perches are 1/2" to 5/8" but they also have some as small as 3/8" and as large as 1"