Top 10 Reasons Our Customers LOVE Their Xerch Perch

#1. Sustainable

#2. Customizable Trunk

#3. Stays Clean
#4. We Use The Correct Materials

#5. You Can Easily Add Fun Accessories

#6. It's Easy to Clean

#7. Low Shipping Cost

#8. Tray Catches All Droppings

#9. Easy to Move

#10.  Useable In Cage

Get your Xerch Perch at www.theparrotmom.com

* Q&A How Do I Use My Xerch Perch Accessories?

Watch this video to learn:

How do I mount the Quick-Lock Crock to my Xerch Perch? (starts at 0:15)
Where to I put the toy hooks? (Starts at 1:44)
How do I use the Xerch-Its? (Starts at 2:15)

Do you have any questions? Please visit our FAQs page. Click Here.

* Xerch Perch Tray Assembly

Congratulations on owning your new Xerch Perch! To get the most enjoyment out of your Xerch Perch, please contact us as soon as you have a question or comment. We would love to see pictures of your Xerch Perch, take pictures and videos while assembling it, introducing your parrot to it, and customizing it for your parrot.

Call/Text: 929-2SQUAWK or E-mail: KiwiandTora@gmail.com.

Thanks,
Tora, The Parrot Mom

Gather

Tray Panels

• 2 Shorter (A and D)
• 2 Longer (B and C)

Tray Base

• 3 Tray Base (1, 2, 3), Newer Trays may have more base boards.

Other

• 1 Tray Base Support (Smaller than Tray Base), Newer Trays may not have a Tray Base Support.
• 12 Screws

Not Included

• Philips Screw Driver (DO NOT USE A DRILL)
• A friend to help (optional)
• Your favorite Parrot (optional):

Tip for timid parrots: let them watch you as you assemble their new Xerch Perch. When they see how it’s built and watch you interact with it, they will be more trusting of their new Xerch Perch.

Go

Step 1. Lay Tray Panel A on the floor in front of you.

The groove should be facing the ceiling.
The Circle should be on the Right and the Diamond on the Left.

Step 2. Fit Tray Base 1 in the groove of Tray Panel A.

Step 3. Place Tray Panel B on the left.

Match the Diamonds.

Step 4. Screw Stainless Steel Screws in Tray Panel B to Tray Panel A.

Gently screw 1 Stainless Steel Screw into each of the holes.

Step 5. Place Tray Panel C on the right.

Match the Circles.

Step 6. Screw Stainless Steel Screws in Tray Panel C to Tray Panel A.

Gently screw 1 Stainless Steel Screw into each of the holes.
Tip: If you don’t have a helper, use a wall, stool or something to support Tray Panel A.

Step 7. Fit Tray Base 2 in the grooves of Tray Panel B and C.

Step 8. Fit Tray Base 3 in the groove of Tray Panel B and C.

Step 9. Place Tray Panel D on top. Continue to add base pieces in alphabetical order. 

Step 10. Screw Stainless Steel Screws in Tray Panel B to Tray Panel D.

Gently screw 1 Stainless Steel Screw into each of the holes.

Step 11. Screw Stainless Steel Screws in Tray Panel C to Tray Panel D.

Gently screw 1 Stainless Steel Screw into each of the holes.

Step 12. Lie the tray on the floor with the markings up toward the ceiling.

NOTE: Some newer trays may not require a support board. If your tray does not have the outline and does not have the support, skip Step 13 & 14.

Step 13. Place the Tray Base Support in the outlined area on the three Tray Bases so that the arrows point to each other.

Step 14. Use the Stainless Steel Screws to anchor the Tray Base Support to the Tray Bases.

Tip: Turn the screw so it barely peaks out the other side, and then look closely to match it to the hole. Gently turn a few more times so it connects the Tray Base Support but is not fully tightened. Do this to each of the corners, then tighten them

Step 15. Now add your trunk, arrange your Xerches, and send us pictures of your Favorite Parrot on your new Xerch Perch.

* Heart to Heart with your parrot

Stay "Heart to Heart"

One reason the Xerch Perch is avian vet recommended is because of the intentional height of the trunks. The parrot's eye should never be above your shoulder.

When you have to reach up for your bird, you will often find yourself in awkward positions. An ornery bird may then take advantage of this and bite or climb away playing a game of catch. Your parrot knows when you do not have a comfortable hold and may show "Height Confident" behavior.

What is Height Confidence? 

Height Confidence is when the parrot is higher than you and takes advantage of their position. A height confident bird may charge from shoulder to shoulder along your back avoiding your hand when you ask them to step up. or a height confident bird may bite when you reach your arm up to their perch if it is higher than you. Often when a person has to reach up, their arm is not as stable as usual and the parrot notices slight shaky movements...even if the handler doesn't notice. 

Watch out for these things

I'll admit: I'm short, which means just about every cage and perch position even a small parrot higher than my heart. But even a person of average height has to reach up to get their parrot off a cage top perch or many of the parrot trees. Keep your parrot heart to heart or lower. This will help you avoided unnecessary frustration. Don't use your cage top perch and get a perch that is suitable for your height. The Xerch Perch is just a little over 4' tall which would set a larger parrot, such as a cockatoo, African grey, or Macaw, "heart to heart" with most people. However, if you are 6 1/2 ft or taller, you can order a trunk extension to add some extra height if you prefer something taller.

* The 5 Pillars of "Parrot-Hood" You can view this blogpost on your new blog: https://www.theparrotmom.com/blogs/parrot-hood/the-5-pillars-of-parrot-hood

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