My husband and I have a very sedentary cockatiel. I'd like him to to be a little more active, but he's also very timid. He's afraid of most toys, swings, etc. He's even afraid of some types of perches! He likes to climb, so I thought I'd try a ladder. Well, he isn't afraid of it. In fact he loves his ladder. However, he uses it more as a lounge chair than as a piece of execrise equipment. He climbs partway up the ladder, leans into the ladder, and roosts for little bird naps. At least he enjoys it, though not in the way I intended. I worried about durability because the ladder is pretty flimsy looking. But we've had the ladder for probably close to 2 years now and it's just now starting to show some serious wear from where the cockatiel chews on the rungs. It was the best purchase I've ever made for the timid cockatiel. He's not getting any more exercise, but at least he's happy.

Pros: can fit in variety of cages, fun for birds

Cons: bird will eventually chew it to pieces

My birds loved their ladders (we had three) The only prob. I had was that they loved to chew on them

Pros: easy to install

Cons: birds chew them

We have a ladder high in our cage at an angle. The birds love to go up there at night and spend the night together on the ladder perch. Very practical for creating a little network of perches/toys. Mine has a gritty material on the rungs of the ladder to help their feet and nails.

Pros: fun, creates more space

Cons: none

This is one cage product that is a must. My sun conures practically live on these ladders. I also have a special needs bird and this allows her to get around easier. They also love to chew on the rungs so I have to replace them, but I find them indispensable for my birds cages.

Pros: Very useful

Cons: none

Over the years,many of our Parakeets,a few lovebirds and even some finches have enjoyed these ladders.They're easy to keep clean,and it's hysterical how you can change the ladder around in different positions,and watch the parakeets get all excited over it.

Pros: low cost good excersise enjoyable to watch

Cons: none