The most necessary toys for parrots

In the wild, the bird does not sit still. She is in constant motion. First of all, this is connected with the search for food, the hierarchy in the flock, the communication of birds with each other … No wonder parrots are distinguished by curiosity and an exploratory instinct for everything new. Toys imitate these behavioral responses of a bird and allow them to realize their genetic potential.

What toys do parrots like? Variety. Some feathered naughty prefer ladders and swings. Others love puzzles with goodies inside. The third like to ring a bell, and the fourth are always ready to look at their loved ones in the mirror. Watch what items your ward is most willing to play with – this will tell you which toy is missing in his arsenal.

Remember diversity. One toy is clearly not enough to satisfy the intellectual and athletic impulses of a parrot. In addition, one toy will quickly get bored with the pet. It is better to install several diverse toys in the cage, place funny and attractive gizmos at different levels of the cage. Periodically change toys in places, do not let your pet get bored. From time to time, the parrot needs to be given new toys, to master them together.

If you are the lucky owner of a pair of parrots living in the same cage, be on the lookout. Birds are extremely jealous when it comes to toys. Each toy will have to be bought in duplicate, otherwise the new ball will become a bone of contention for your lovebirds or wavy ones. Each of the sweet couple should have their own set of toys.

This category of toys for parrots includes all those that allow you to stay in good physical shape. We list the toys that the owner of an active feathered friend should take a closer look at:

• roller skateboard. Especially suitable for large breeds of parrots, but you will have to be patient to teach the ward how to use the toy;

• wooden sticks with fasteners for cages and ladders. It is better to install them at different levels so that the parrot can move more and move around the cage;

• wooden figurines. They will help the bird sharpen its beak;

• swings and rings. Such toys will give the parrot the opportunity to train without flying out of the cage. You can decorate the rings with metal and wooden pendants that curious birds will peck with interest.

When a parrot sits in a cage, he can only play with what you gave him. When you release a bird to fly around the room, it may be interested in furniture, curtains, valuables of the owners. Switch the attention of the little robber to the game stand. Install several perches, ladders, swings on top of the cage. Or equip the room with a special play corner in which you can place rings, bells – a whole set of your ward’s favorite toys. Result: the parrot flew out of the cage and went to his simulators, and did not begin to act hooligans and endanger his health. It’s worth it!

Parrots are unusually smart creatures, they need an intellectual load and educational games. Support your gifted pet! This will help you:

• foragelki – puzzles for getting food. They can be of different shapes and sizes, parrots love to open doors, lift lids to get to treats;

• food holders. The fruit can be strung on an axis, then it will be fun for the pet to twist the delicacy, biting off a piece;

• mirrors. Parrots love to look in the mirror. In part, this replaces communication with them, in part it contributes to the development of communication skills;

• pigs. The parrot will find treats in the filler – and will be able to feel like a getter, satisfy the natural instinct! After all, this is how they look for food in nature;

• cabins and other cozy shelters. It’s not really a toy. Rather, part of the cage environment that helps the parrot feel comfortable and safe;

• bells and rattles. Cause special sympathy in parrots who love to sing. Many of them really like pleasant rustling and ringing sounds.

If you wish, you can make a toy for a parrot with your own hands, the main thing is to use safe materials. A good home-made gift would be a garland of carrot circles, a koposilka from a pallet with dry leaves and nuts hidden under them.

Many parrot owners share on the Internet step-by-step instructions for making various toys for their wards. You will surely get some interesting ideas from them!

Whatever the toy for your winged ward, first of all, it must be safe. The basic rules for choosing a safe toy for a parrot and its placement in a cage can be reduced to several points:

• the toy should not have cotton ropes and plaits, as well as protruding threads;

• the toy should not break into sharp pieces. The parrot’s beak is very strong: it will instantly split a plastic toy into sharp plates that can seriously injure the oral cavity;

• in areas that a parrot can reach, there should be no traces of glue;

• parts and toys made of metal and plastic should not contain toxic substances;

• wooden elements should be made of fruit or softwoods, without the use of varnishes and paints;

• choose toys for parrots according to the size of your pets, without small parts that can be accidentally swallowed, without an abundance of cords in which the pet risks getting tangled;

• you don’t need to force the cage to the limit with toys, the parrot should have enough space;

• toys must be clean;

• securely fasten all ladders, swings and other play equipment, especially mirrors;

• the edges of all toys should be even, neat, so that the pet is not injured. Dispose of broken toys promptly.

How to introduce a pet to a new toy? First, try to put it in the field of view of a feathered friend, but at a distance from the cage, then move it closer. Start playing with it yourself. Show your pet an example, invite the parrot to play together. Parrots can start the game by repeating your actions.

It is possible that at first the parrot will ignore new fun, cool about an unfamiliar game design. When you see that the bird still showed interest, praise your ward and give him a treat.

We wish you and your feathered pets many interesting and fun joint games. This is the key to a strong friendship!