So what’s so great about this Bottlebrush stuff, anyway?

In order to appreciate Bottlebrush for Birds, you need to understand the other types of wood that are available to Parrot owners. Currently, Manzanita is the most popular wood for Parrot Play Gyms. It is a beautiful and extremely hard wood that grows abundantly in the desert of Nevada. This makes it great for Parrot owners, but, unfortunately, it is not so wonderful for our Birds. Manzanita is extremely slippery, and most Birds have trouble holding on to it. In order to correct this problem, some manufacturers have tried sand blasting the Manzanita, which gives it a clean look and a slightly rougher texture. Admittedly, this does allow your Parrot to grip the wood more easily.

However, it is still not ideal for Birds, and it ignores a larger problem: the hardness of the wood. Manzanita is a very, very tough wood. It is marketed as a wood that will stand up to large beaks and lots of wear and tear. This sounds great at first, but your Parrot’s natural instinct is to chew. When your Bird tries to chew on Manzanita, he will quickly become frustrated. The wood is so hard that Parrots will not be able to break it, and may even injure their beak during the process. When this frustration builds, it can easily turn into behavioral issues.

Bottlebrush is a decorative landscaping tree that is commonly used in shopping centers, professional office complexes, and apartment communities. It is not native to Florida, and was originally imported from Australia. There are several species of Bottlebrush, but only one species is safe and ideal for Birds. It is also not available commercially, so Wayne personally harvests, inspects, and cleans his supply of Bottlebrush perches. Perches are cleaned using a proprietary tried-and true process that not only cleans but also sanitizes the Bottlebrush so that it is safe for your Birds.