Perches for small caged birds Bird Vet Dr Ross Perry advises.

[DoctorRossPerry]

I have not seen heated perches and in Australia we probably wouldn't use them a lot. However, I imagine that they might be of use for budgies with arthritis or that are very sick. For sick birds I usually provide a desk lamp as a source of heat at one end of a favourite perch so that the birds can choose their favoured temperature by moving in close or away from it. It is rarely necessary here for healthy birds. Ross

[willobird]

What is your opinion on a heated perch for my budgie? Not as his only perch of course.

[FatJan]

Which tree branches are non toxic and safe for budgies? Is silver maple safe?

[DoctorRossPerry]

@FatJan Jan, I am not certain with some of the usa and european trees... I have compiled about 150 pages on poisonous plants and don't recall silver maple as being listed as toxic to budgies. Ross