Perches

[Hillybean]

Hey everyone,
I was wondering how far apart do the perches need to be placed/installed in the loft??

I think I'm going to use 1 x1 or 2x2, which would work better?

Thank you,
Hilly

[Ed]

I used 2x4 wood and cut a 6 inch long piece for each perch.
I then rounded off the corners and placed them a foot apart in the loft.

[braden]

I have 2 x 6 trex boards, if I cut those into the 6-8" length would those work for perches? Should be easy to clean I would imagine?

[spirit wings]

trex sounds like a good idea...what is it left over from a deck?

[Hillybean]

Yep, that is what we are using. We have left over 2X4's, cut 6 inches in length. Then ends are sanded, so the birds can't get hurt.

Thanks,
Hilly

[braden]

Originally Posted by spirit wings

trex sounds like a good idea...what is it left over from a deck?

Yes, it's leftovers from decks & walkways, actually just had too many boards and never used some of them.

[vega]

i use 1x6 but i made a box perch they seem to like it alot better and tend not to fight as much because they have there own little area

[LokotaLoft]

the 2x4 perches are a great way to go and you cant beat the price

[LokotaLoft]

Originally Posted by vega

i use 1x6 but i made a box perch they seem to like it alot better and tend not to fight as much because they have there own little area

box perches are great but cost a little more to make