I was wondering at what age can babies sit on a perch or climb.i tried to put Roxy on a perch in her cage today and she did not know how to grab it at all so she fell off.

I think it''s a skill that is learned in the 4th-5th week of chickhood

 

Normally by the time they fledge, they can perch okay

Yep agree with Liv on that one ...

when i handle my chicks, from around the 4th week i get them use to sitting on my finger.

then the 5th week i get them to grab on to the perch not all of them do it- right away but

they will

Put some sturdy twigs in the bottom of the cage for her to climb over as she walks around.

I, too, agree with Liv......4-5 weeks. They do try little wooden ladders sooner than perches sometimes. Also try putting a perch just an inch to two inches from the ground.

Thanks for everyones advice, i will start getting her to sit on my fingers and also get some twigs for her cage. I would like her to learn to perch so she can stay cleaner, she drags her tail through her poos. Yuk!