The steel-wrapped cord is outside of the cage making it very difficult for the bird to get to and it is UL listed.

The Thermo perch maintains an optimal temperature of 102 to 107° which radiates to help warm the entire bird.Cold is a major contributor to health problems for exotic birds, and providing warmth is the first step of avian experts and veterinarians. I do not know what they are made out of or what safety precautions the company take when making them but when I even heard there were heated perches that was the first thing that came to mind.

Our new boy Kevin sits on the heated perch every afternoon for his nap time and you can tell he feel very comfy-cozy. MET Safety Laboratories suggests unplugging the perch if you leave your home on an extended vacation, as they do with any electrical appliance. We touched on this a little earlier, but the way in which it is irregularly shaped makes it nice and comfy for feet of birds. You should always choose a perch that is made of natural branches or other natural material for your pet bird.Flame Retardant MaterialThe Parrot Perch enclosure is made of flame retardant material, which reduces the risk of fire. It mounts easily to wire bird cages and is constructed of sturdy plastic that resists bites and scratches.

As other people said if it heated up too much, yes the bird would move off it, but it scares me to think if it heated up a ton and the plastic melted and a fire started in their cage.I spent a good 10-20 minutes just waiting for it to heat up until my sister touched it and said it was at it's peak temperature. Doing it right at roost time means they've already had their fill but they are crazy for the snacks thus packing in a little extra. As long as the room doesn't get damp with cold ie moisture up the inside of the windows which is when mould grows it should be fine.

The marks are on both feet, and do not seem to have bled, so I doubt they are cuts or from any sort of spontaneous injury. I found the damaged perch that evening before bedtime and replaced it with a new large-sized perch which had vet wrap applied to enhance Emmie's grip on the larger circumference of the perch.Drafts are dangerous to exotic birds, and these animals should not be exposed to constant drafty environments. The last two nights have been very cold, with wind chills under -17 below, and the girls are doing just fine.