Perch Material Comparison
| Perch Type | Advantages | Considerations |
| Natural Wood |
Built in grip variety, birds love to strip bark, provides chewing outlet. |
Make sure wood is pesticide/insecticide free and is a safe, non-toxic wood for birds. |
| Rope | Soft, comfortable and irregular gripping surface. | Maintenance or replacement required if excessive fraying occurs. |
| Conditioning | Reduces frequency of beak and nail grooming. | Can irritate feet if alternate perch surfaces unavailable. |
| PVC/Acrylic | Durable and easy to clean. | Often too uniform in size, slippery if not textured. |
| Leather | Soft, comfortable grip. Provides chewing outlet. | Difficult to clean. |
| Milled Wood Dowel | Inexpensive | Size uniformity and smoothness doesn't exercise feet. Not recommended if additional perch alternatives not provided |
| Rubber/Latex | Soft, good traction, colorful. | Destructible by large beaks. |
