How to Make a Bird Perch With PVC Pipe

Birds are among the most popular pets in America and live in homes across the country. They make friendly additions to any household and can live long, healthy, happy lives if given the right care. One of the most important pieces no bird cage should be without is a perch, which you can make at home with just a few basic materials.

Things You'll Need

  • PVC pipe
  • Glue
  • Sheet of sandpaper
  • Scissors
  • Exacto knife
  • Metal wire
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Instructions

  1. Assembling the Perch

    • 1

      Take the PVC pipe and coat it in glue.

    • 2

      Wrap the sandpaper sheet around the PVC pipe, pressing hard to make sure it adheres.

    • 3

      Trim the excess with the scissors and let dry.

    Attaching the Perch

    • 4

      Using the exacto knife, make two tiny holes on both sides of one end of the pipe. This can be accomplished by twisting the end of the knife into the plastic.

    • 5

      Run the wire through the holes.

    • 6

      Place the end of the PVC pipe with the holes flush with the bars at the desired level of height within the cage.

    • 7

      Tie the loose ends of the wire together outside the cage, pulling it tight to secure the perch against the walls of the cage.