Macaw chewing

[kme3388]

Not sure if others have experienced this but we’ve had to replace a lot of stands/trees since we’ve adopted Blue. He can chew through these stands within an hour if he’s really focused. I’m sure it’s good for his beak. It’s very expensive to replace stands/trees. We’ve started building our own. Have others used PVC pipe for macaws? A photo is below. He just demolishes stands!

 

[DonnaBudgie]

Wow! That SURE can get expensive! A good way to keep strangers away from him too- only a fool would try to steal a parrot that splinters logs with his beak for fun!

Manzanita wood is very hard. Can Blue chew up manzanita? Theres a wood called Iron Wood that's supposed to be indestructible. There's always PVC of course and there's a link somewhere on Parrot Forums about making your own playstands and toys from PVC. I just wonder if it would frustrate Blue to have a perch or tree he couldn't destroy.

 

[Macawdamia Nut]

My B&G is not a huge chewer of his manzanita perches. He struggles to rip the bark off, but that is about as far as he gets (maybe a bit on the very ends). His pine chew toys are easily chomped through.

Stick to manzanita wood for maximum durability.

 

[kme3388]

Wow! That SURE can get expensive! A good way to keep strangers away from him too- only a fool would try to steal a parrot that splinters logs with his beak for fun!

Manzanita wood is very hard. Can Blue chew up manzanita? Theres a wood called Iron Wood that's supposed to be indestructible. There's always PVC of course and there's a link somewhere on Parrot Forums about making your own playstands and toys from PVC. I just wonder if it would frustrate Blue to have a perch or tree he couldn't destroy.

If someone wants to steal my macaw I wish them the best of luck. They are going to bring him back. He is not friendly at all to strangers, and he has a nasty bite. I have to have a parrot room for my larger parrots that I can lock at all times in fear that my nieces and nephews that are all around 10 years old may stick their hands in my larger parrots cage. I always have them locked away when guests are over. None of parrots are friendly to strangers for whatever reason. I just protect them from biting others for liability purposes. If they get ahold of me I asked for it!

 

[kme3388]

My B&G is not a huge chewer of his manzanita perches. He struggles to rip the bark off, but that is about as far as he gets (maybe a bit on the very ends). His pine chew toys are easily chomped through.

Stick to manzanita wood for maximum durability.

What do you use for perches? I know Java wood is no challenge to Blue. He really hasn’t destroyed toys. He just destroys his stands as he’s standing on them then gets mad when they break

 

[Macawdamia Nut]

I have had my manzanita perches for decades, but just did a search. I found a place that offers manzanita playstand DIY kits. Maybe contact them for a quote?

Custom Manzanita Wood Pieces from Manza Bird Products Manzanita Hardwood Custom Items

Hardwood Manzanita custom pieces for aviaries, bird cages, woodworking and hardwood crafting from Manza Bird Products.

manzabirdproducts.com

I found another supplier of thick manzanita perches that might be worth exploring:

Manzanita Burlworks - Bird Perches - Pre Cut - Natural Red

Thick manzanita perches for macaws are heavy, so factor in shipping costs. They aren’t inexpensive, but thick perches last a loooong time (unless your bird truly is a tropical termite!).