Manzanita is a hardwood and will always crack. Cracks can become a foot hold for your bird to easily to climb to other areas of his perch. Cracks can also provide your bird with a starting place to pick at. This is normal and healthy for your bird. For birds, manzanita is excellent for proper exercise of the foot.
Varied diameters can help to alleviate arthritic conditions caused by the same size dowel.
Much care is taken to assure that your order will be delivered to you in the proper foot, tooth, or beak diameter for your pet. Sand blasted manzanita is beautiful and shows off the wood grain. Sand blasting takes off the red skin and roughens the surface giving the branch better traction. Sand blasted pieces are recommended for birds with injured feet, or less active birds. For bird owners who like a southwestern flair, or just enjoy a cleaner look, sand blasted manzanita is a great choice for any home.