Heated Perch

[Hermes]

I bought a heated perch for my bird's cage. I wanted to ask the community if they had any experience with these temperature controlled bird perches. They seem like a good idea but maybe not? Does it really help birds who are feeling sick to have a warm perch. I would like it but then I am not a bird expert yet

[kittyhazelton]

I don't know anything about heated bird perches, but as a reptile-keeper I would be wary of using any direct-contact heating device without a reliable thermostat. I would think that a heating pad hung on the side of the cage would be a better source of warmth for a sick bird than a heated perch.
Just my $0.02 though.

[pennyandrocky]

i wouldn't use one because of the cord.mine climb all over the cages and would chew on it.

[marie83]

I wouldnt risk using one unless needed for medical reasons like bad circulation so the feet was getting cold. Anyone know if that can actually happen?

[Cage Cleaner]

Gl

[Kirsten]

I'm just going to say my has a heated perch. There is a little plate that keeps him from getting at the cord and the cord is wrapped in a coil that's supposed to discourage chewing. The perch is cooler on one end and progressively gets warmer toward the other end.

The only time I see Skittles on it is when he is preening or napping. Other times he is more interested in his toys and food. I did take special care to move if as far from his water bowl as I could though. He does seem to love it though I do see why some people might be concerned about parrot safety. For me, the heated perch was just a better option than using a heating pad.