Extras for health

[Plumley]

I tend to have several extras in my bird cages. A cuttlebone, of course, and also a mineral block. I used to have a mite protector but got out of the habit and haven't had any problems. What kinds of things do you add to your bird's environment to keep him healthy?

[Scott]

Various sized perches would be a good tip for the birds health, you would want different thicknesses and shapes for them to perch on if possible.

[ninikins]

I have a ladder for my budgie to offer another size of perch. Also I have cuttlefish.

[Tigriz]

I usually keep a cuttlebone in there for him, and the various size perches of course. He has a little swinging one that he adores. The biggest thing I can do to keep things healthy is to keep his cage clean at all times. Easier said than done with any bird, I know, but I've just made it a habit in my daily routine and it gives me some fun time to talk to Castor while he watches me work.

[Zanzi]

I used to add the vitamin drops to the water, but I do not know if that really made any difference. I really like the sandpaper rollers around one of the lower perches because it helps with the nails.

[wlctrent]

I add different perches, sandpaper on their perches for their nails. I use mineral blocks, vitamins in their water, gravel which I sprinkle in their food for their digestive system. I've used the mite sprays and a bath tub in their cage. A daily bath makes a happy healthy bird.