ideas for homemade parrot toys?

Question by NONAME: ideas for homemade parrot toys?
i have one macaw and am getting another two and parrot toys are expensive and i want to make my own any cool ideas or websites

Best answer:

Answer by Aaron M
Using some wire, beads bells or chains from a craft store, and some 1-3inch thick straight sticks (length depends on toy). Get the sticks from any tree, just be sure the wood/bark isnt toxic. Gum trees work great as their wood is hard, durable and resistant to a birds chewing.

You can make swings, playgrounds, or ladders etc with these materials.

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JW Pet Company Insight Foot Toy Wheel And Star Small Bird Toy Assorted Colors

JW Pet Company Insight Foot Toy Wheel And Star Small Bird Toy Assorted Colors

• Neon Colors
• Offers Great Play Time
• Great Foot Toy

For the bird that loves to play and hold things with its feet. Exercise your bird leg muscles with these foot toys. Size 1in. Bright. Multicolor. Plastic. Can be placed on any play area. Ideal for parakeets and similar birds.

List Price: $ 1.56

Price: $ 0.94

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Amazon parrot being uncharacteristically loud lately?

Question by Kiwi is my bird-o: Amazon parrot being uncharacteristically loud lately?
Our amazon is home alone for 4-8 hours a day. He has a lot of toys, and has been on this routine for years. He always gets lots of love and attention in the mornings and after work. For the most part, he is a well behaved bird. But lately, he has been starting to excesivly scream when we are at home, even when we are giving him attention. He has also been lashing out at me, and sometimes even my husband (who he seems to have more respect for, always has). He has never done this before, and he is coming up on 12 years old (he is far past sexual maturity). There has been no major changes in his environment recently. He usually gets loud and nasty during matting season, which we put up with, but this has extended far longer than his usual 3 months of pissed-offness a year. We are not seeing what we are doing wrong here. He has had a consistent routine forever, lots of toys and mental stimulation, a nice roomy cage, plenty of attention and human time ect…. Were not getting where this is coming from, but it is driving us, and our neighbors nuts. Our neighbors have told us he is quiet while we are at work (when he is home all alone), yet the second we walk through the door or take off the cover in the morning, he starts screaming. We want this behavior to quit asap. We have worked hard to provide him with a good life, and do our absolute best to provide him with everything he needs physically and mentally. I’m thinking he may be lonely, as he has always been a single bird. I’m sure he realizes he is not a human, and has green feathers instead of skin. Getting him a buddy is absolutely out of the question. However, I did see a DVD at petsmart the other day that just loops playing scenes of parrots in the wild. I debated getting it, but am not sure if it would be a good idea, or if loneliness is even the issue. Does anyone have any suggestions of what to do?
And before people start going into mental stimulation, he has plenty. We rotate out his toys on Monday, wednesday, and Friday every week without fail. They may not be brand new toys all the time, but we’ve accumulated enough over the years, I’m sure he doesn’t recognize the toy that was in his cage 3 weeks ago. He also gets lots of foraging opportunities and stuff to shred (toilet paper tubes and cracker boxes type stuff), so he has plenty to stay busy all day when were away. And he also has the radio on all day for him.

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Answer by dee
Honestly, It sounds like you’re doing everything perfectly for your Amazon. What a lucky bird and I most sincerely mean it.

My Rainy is a 25 year old Blue-Fronted Amazon and oh lord, do I know how loud they can be! These guys are usually a one person bird, bonding and tolerating so much more, while still feeling quite fond of other household members. It could be that your bird may simply want and crave more attention from your husband…as you said, he’s the one the bird is more bonded to. I know when I’m busy and cannot always be with Rainy, he gets extremely loud, urgent and relentlessly calling to me. Even when I go and get him, he’s still complaining and flaring those eyes! He is quiet when he;’s busy watching animal planet or sees other birds outside from his window. He sits very attentively listening and doing this dance :) It helps entertain him so perhaps getting that tape or even leaving a radio on for your bird would be a positive thing. Leaving him for 4-8 hrs per day should not be a problem. You’ve given him everything to entertain himself and feel totally secure.

Just a thought….Have you by chance added a new pet to the family? Rainy gets very jealous of the cats but especially the dog. When they enter his space he becomes irate! Another thing that helps aside from the toys is a change in fruit and veggies. I always offer his favorites, but lately I’ve given him new things, even draping the romaine lettuce on the cage. He seems more satisified. I’m certain you know that making sure your parrot is getting a full night’s sleep, covered and in darkness is imperative. Without 8-10 hours….parrots are extremely loud and will just continue annoying you and everyone else with-in ear shot.

I would suggest going over any recent changes in your household. It’s amazing how much more birds are aware of things than we realize. Could be some little thing that’s causing the behavior.
If it continues, for peace of mind alone… I’d take him to the vet for a well visit that includes a gram negative just to make sure nothing is going on health wise.

It’s such a pleasure to read about such great pet owners as you and your husband obviously are.
I wish you both the very best!

Sincerely,

dee
Lic. Wildlife Rehabilitator, 17 yrs
Former Dir DRS Animal ER

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KONG Extreme Dog Toy, Large, Black

KONG Extreme Dog Toy, Large, Black

• Perfect for stuffing with KONG Treats and ZIGGIES
• Supervised use is strongly recommended
• Keeps dogs busy and helps deter misbehavior
• Made in the USA of nontoxic, extremely durable natural rubber
• Measures 4-inches long; for dogs 30 to 65 pounds

KONG EXTREME KONG represents the most durable version of our original KONG toy. The ultra-strong, black rubber compound is recommended for power chewers.Used by police, drug enforcement teams, and the military for training working dogs, this super-tough toy stands up to jaws of steel. Even if your dog’s job rarely takes him off the couch, the Kong Extreme’s goofy, unpredictable bounce makes for hours of chasing and fetching fun–just the thing for animals whose life in the wild consists of tracking, killing, chewing, and then doing the same thing all over again. When you’re away, simply stuff the hollow interior with treats or gooey peanut butter, and extracting the contents becomes a “hunt” to keep any pooch happy and busy all workday long. Chewing Kongs helps promote strong jaws, clean teeth, and general oral health. Even aggressive “power chewers” will find it hard to bite through carbon-formula Ultra Flex, and dogs with separation anxiety or problem behaviors like barking and digging will especially benefit from the mental and physical stimulation.

Kongs are made in the USA from a thick, flexible rubber that’s non-toxic, non-splintering, and puncture-resistant. This black Kong Extreme is appropriate for medium- to large-sized aggressive chewers, including smaller Labs and golden retrievers. Supervised play is highly recommended, especially when first giving a Kong toy to your dog. Regularly inspect the Kong for cracks or missing chunks, and replace worn or damaged toys to avoid a choking hazard. Satisfaction is guaranteed; if either you or your dog aren’t happy with your purchase, return within 30 days for a full refund. –Mary Park

List Price: $ 12.75

Price: $ 6.35

The Biting Pet Bird – 6 Things to Do to Prevent Pet Birds From Biting

The Biting Pet Bird – 6 Things to Do to Prevent Pet Birds From Biting

Pet birds can only continue to be good pets if they can live peaceably with humans and other pets. Preventing biting can save you the painful chore of having to find another home for your bird. Here are 6 things to do that can prevent or stop your bird from biting.

1. Give Proper Attention–Many birds, especially parrots, are social creatures and need 2 to 3 hours a day of one on one human contact. This is just as important as a healthy diet, and proper housing.

Lack of interaction can cause your bird to become depress which can cause the onset of disease and infection which often shortens their life spans considerably. Be sure to determine how much attention your bird needs and make sure it gets it.

2. Supervise Properly-Frequently aggression can be prevented with proper supervision. A small child who does not know how to handle the bird or another pet that causes your bird to become frightened can trigger biting. Birds with hawked bills are equipped to crush things, and can cause hideous injury to both children and adults.

So go slowly when introducing your bird to small children, strangers, and other animals. Never, ever leave your bird unsupervised when it is out of its cage.

3. Re-direct the Behavior-Sometimes birds that are instinctive chewers transfer that need not only to people but to furniture and other inappropriate items in your home.

Supplying toys for chewing gives them an opportunity to do what comes naturally without injuring others or themselves. The hope is that eventually they will choose appropriate objects.

4. Be Consistent with Your Response-Sometimes birds like to see if they can get you to do what they want by nipping at you. Your response should be to put the bird back in the cage and ignore it. This response should be consistent so that your bird associates biting with a lack of attention.

In many cases this nips (pun intended) the problem in the bud. The instant this behavior starts, stop it. It is important to take quick action on this. Correcting biting early can avoid having to make painful decisions later.

Never hit, yell, or hurt your bird if it bites. This seriously erodes your relationship with it, and very seldom cures the problem.

5. Choose Companions Birds Carefully-Some birds get along fine with other birds while other birds can become very territorial and not accept other birds.

Before you make a final decision, check to see if the bird you are adopting will get along with the bird you already own. Don’t allow birds to be aggressive with each other. The minute this behavior surfaces, put them in separate cages and allow them outside the cage separately.

6. Keep Them Healthy-The nicest bird can turn aggressive when they are ill, or when handling them, unknowingly to you, causes pain. Insure good health by visiting the avian vet for regular checkups, feeding a healthy diet.

Give them proper attention, let them exercise daily, and filter their air to keep their air passages clear thus reducing the number of airborne bacteria and viruses in their air.

KONG Swizzle Bird Cat Toy, Brown/Black

• Interactive, refillable cat toy Simply pull apart dangler tabs to remove old feather, position replacement feather between dangler tabs and squeeze tightly
• Soft fabric tail with feather tip
• Patent-pending tabbed design allows feather replacement
• Made from safe, non-toxic materials without metal or small string parts
• Measures 35 inches long with 17-inch handle

The KONG Swizzle Bird Teaser offers fun, interactive play with your cat.Guaranteed to both entertain and exercise your cat, this innovative, interactive toy will awaken the inner hunter in even the sleepiest feline couch potato. A long, fuzzy plush tail connects with a real feather attachment you can make twitch, dart, and fly using the flexible wand. Cats love to stalk, chase, and pounce the toy’s unpredictable movements, and even older cats may catch some serious air as they “hunt.” Each swizzle bird is crafted from high-quality, non-toxic materials, and unlike many cat toys, there are no small metal, string, or elastic parts that can come loose during play and pose a choking hazard. A patent-pending tabbed design lets you replace the feather attachment when the original gets too tattered (replacements sold separately). The plush tail and feather “bird” together measure approximately 35 inches long, while the handle extends another 17 inches. –Mary Park

List Price: $ 7.99

Price: $ 3.81

Jinx the parrotlet playing with a toy

Jinx is trying to also beat this toy up, unfortunately she can never win.
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My parakeet Ricco is fornicating with his toy in front of a mirror?

Question by aztobascochic: My parakeet Ricco is fornicating with his toy in front of a mirror?
My parakeet Ricco is fornicating with his toy in front of a mirror, is this normal or do I really need to buy another parakeet. I am afraid he may be to aggressive with the female? and then I have to do what when she is pregnet? I am so confused.. do i / dont i, should i/ or shouln’t i. hummmm.
But the main question is that my bird is using his ring with the mirror on it as a sex toy. Is it safe or will he get hurt, he looks pretty red down there. unless that is what i think it maybe.. and it might be, cause it aint always red.
I know i can just go to the pet store and ask.. but my local shop is a bunch of kids at pet smart, and they dont ,,, lets but it this way i know more than they do.. thanks b.

Best answer:

Answer by Garota88
Probably best to just ask a vet. A phone call should do it. Plus, I’m really curious to know how YOU know that he’s “Really red down there.” HHHMMMM??????

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Caitec Foraging System Large Hex Box 5 pieces

Caitec Foraging System Large Hex Box 5 pieces

Hexagonal hanging Treat Box is made from “USDA approved” chipboard an eco-friendly, biodegradable material and has the same honeycomb style insert as the foraging feeder boxes Fill a box with your choice of foods and hang in your parrots cage adjacent to a perch.
Parrots learn to chew thru the honeycomb to access the additional hidden food items. Putting some effort into acquiring food or treats is a healthy activity which will leave less time available for other potentially undesirable behaviors, i.e. feather picking.
Please Note: Treats not included.

List Price: $ 19.36

Price: $ 9.68

Kuku’s new Toy Part Two

This is the second part of Kuku playing with his new toy from Fancy Feathers Bird Toys. As you can tell, he really liked the toy and still does. He has to check on it as soon as he is placed ont he play stand and often sleeps under it with his head hidden in the parts.
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