New Homemade Perch

[inzeos]

Hello,

I'm new to the forum. I stumbled upon the forum some how a few nights ago while researching new cage ideas for the Chin that my wife and I rescued.

I've attached a few pictures of the perch I put together this evening. This was to augment Cheecher's old 5"x5" perch, which she used to try and sleep on, half falling off on either end. This new one is made from an 8.5" piece of 1"x6" KD pine from HomeDepot. The guard rails are 1"x2" KD FSC pine from HomeDepot as well. I would probably go with 1"x3" next time and center the horizontal perch on the guard rails.

I was happy to reinforce my own plans for DIY perch making with feedback from the forum.

Looking forward to learning more from this great community.

 

[ChinHeart]

Very well done. Looks sturdy and well made.

 

[tunes]

It is a very nice perch - good job!

The only thing you might consider doing is rounding that one corner. That might be a bit uncomfortable if your chin should hit it while he/she is popcorning around the cage.

Congratulations on your new chin, and welcome to CnH.

 

[inzeos]

My chin is a good nibbler. She has already begun rounding most corners for me! I'll probably hit the next few perches with the palm sander prior to installing.

 

[inzeos]

Had my real camera out this evening rather than my mobile phone. Took a picture of the perch above and the new smaller one I made tonight.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/inzeos/sets/72157622781858583/

 

[ratcuddler]

Those are really nice perches. I am sure you chin loves them. By the teeth mark they will be well used.

 

[Sierra]

Good job!!! Super cute chinny.