Post by easttex on Mar 21, 2015 10:00:58 GMT -5
I have come to think that Peppy may have issues with his feet similar to Siobhan's Trixie. Not as extreme, but I've noticed his grip is not as strong as I would expect, and moving to the new day cage has made some problems more apparent. He has a hard time moving to different heights. When he was first given up he was in a lovebird-size cage, with a skinny dowel for his only perch. It could have been that, or maybe he has a touch of arthritis, or both.
I'm rethinking how his new cage is set up. I'm putting everything no higher than his food and water, and will ladder his perches, which have different sizes and textures. I've also ordered a couple of different types of platforms, though he does sleep fine on a perch. Has anyone ever tried one of the heating perches? Any other suggestions?
I'm rethinking how his new cage is set up. I'm putting everything no higher than his food and water, and will ladder his perches, which have different sizes and textures. I've also ordered a couple of different types of platforms, though he does sleep fine on a perch. Has anyone ever tried one of the heating perches? Any other suggestions?
