You'll want to select your parrot's stand based on the size parrot you own. A large parrot, of course, requires a large, sturdy stand while a small parrot can enjoy a much smaller stand. When shopping for a parrot stand, select one that has a perch or perches that are the right size for your species of parrot.

EX LG HANGING PARROT PLAY TREE STAND GYM TOYS PERCH Macaw Cockatoo Umbrella Cage    US $172.00

Parrot Perch T Stand with 22 Stainless Steel Tray Feeding Cups on Casters    US $119.99

Parrot Perch T Stand 28 Stainless Steel Tray Cups    US $129.99

Large Play Stand For Parrots    US $95.00

Large Black Parrot Bird Cockatiel Parakeet Finch Cage Playtop Gym Perch Stand    US $169.95

PARROT GYM TREE SWING BIRD GYMS PERCH STAND CAGE TOYS Floor Hanging model    US $153.00

PARROT GYM TREE SWING BIRD GYMS PERCH STAND CAGE TOYS Floor Hanging model    US $140.00

EX LG PARROT GYMS SWING CAGE TOYS TREE STAND GYMS hanging Cockatoos Macaws ect    US $38.00

XL FLOOR STAND MODEL PARROT HANGING TREE SWING GYMS PERCH TOY MACAWS COCKATOOS    US $172.00

HANGING SMALL PARROT PLAY TREE GYMS SWINGS BIRD TOYS CAGE PERCH T STAND BIRD    US $123.00

LG PARROT GYM SWING CAGE TOYS TREE BIRD SWINGS hanging stand cages perches    US $28.00

Manzanita Parrot Tree Bird Stand Toy Play Gym like Java Wood Sandblasted SB60M3    US $224.00

Manzanita Parrot Tree Bird Stand Toy Play Gym like Java Wood Sandblasted SB60L3    US $224.00

Parrot Bird Play Stand Perch Gym Large Cage portable    US $39.95

PARROT BIRD STAND PLAY GYM Wood TREE Toy    US $74.95

Large Wrought Iron Parrot Bird Play Gym Stand    US $149.95

You'll also want to shop for parrot stands that are easy to clean. This is especially true if you own a large parrot. You do not want to purchase a parrot stand that will require you to cut special paper to fit the tray or other place that "poop" falls while the bird uses the stand. Too often, stands with almost no lip around the tray result in the buyers being very dissatisfied because they can't use absorbent material in the bottom. Choose a stand that is square or round with one pole coming up from the bottom so you do not have to create a complex cut-out paper to fit or that has an edge around the tray deep enough to confine any material you wish to use as absorbent material in the bottom.

If you do not wish to purchase parrot stands, you can make them at home easily enough. If you have good carpentry skills, access to tools and untreated wood, you can create quite a fancy stand. However, if you do not have these skills, there's still an inexpensive, simple solution. You can locate a bucket, trash case or other type of container for the bottom of the stand that will stand on the floor. Then, locate a bird-safe tree limb, choosing based on the size your parrot would feel most comfortable using. Clean the limb, without removing any bark, with soap and water or water and bit of chlorine bleach. Rinse very well and allow the wood to dry. For parakeet-sized stands, you can probably dry the limb in a slow oven (175 degrees) for about one-half to one hour. Partial fill the container with clean carpenter's sand which can be purchased at any hardware store. Insert the limb into the sand and fill the rest of the way to near the top of the container. If you have a large, heavy bird, instead of beginning with sand, place some concrete made for home repairs in the bottom of the bucket or container, placing the limb into this wet mixture and allowing it to dry completely, then filling the rest of the way with sand.

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