Your parrot's safety should always be considered when creating or modifying toys.
Make certain that all materials used are bird safe. When using rope of any kind, make certain it is free from treatments and processing oils.
Inspect all toys for any loose parts that may cause your parrot to become tangled or where feet and claws could get injured. If in doubt, simply do not use the toy or materials. Always supervise your pet when becoming familiar with a new or modified toy.
Parrot toys are classed into several categories. In this article, some of the most popular categories are explained.
1) Foraging toys - Are a wonderful way to enrich your bird's life and to satisfy the natural instinct. For a larger parrot, a great resource is an outdated phone book. Drill different depths of holes through the phone book making certain at least two go completely through. Secure the new toy to the parrot's cage by inserting proper length bolts through the holes and fastening with washers and nuts. When considering smaller species, some great foraging toys can be purchased in several different designs. The addition of paper strips cut from paper bags or lunch sacks turns these toys into irresistible delights for your parrot.
2) Foot Toys - Are great for building your parrot's coordination and foot strength. These toys are manufactured and sold in many different forms. Some of these toys consist of small blocks of wood or plastic that can be purchased at many vendors. A great foot toy can be made using a small piece of sisal rope and securing a large wooden bead on each end with a square knot. Another alternative is cutting pieces of card board or using small cardboard boxes.
3) Shredding toys - Are great for exercise and focus. These toys can also be purchased and modified by securing strips of paper to the items for additional shredding time. A great alternative is to wrap small toys and treats tightly in newspaper and place these trinkets in different parts of the cage.
4) Rope - Is good for exercise and coordination. Climbing ropes are great, but often times the rope remains installed in the same place. It is advised to relocate the climbing rope in different areas for your Parrot. To give the parrot more incentive to climb, secure ribbon or smaller size rope cuttings to the main rope at different spacing intervals.
5) Swings - Are great for coordination and strength. These can be purchase in many different sizes. A great way to make the swing more interesting is to add things just outside the path of the swing. This allows the parrot to reach for these items while swinging.
The purpose of this article is to share the information and to bring all parrot owners the knowledge so they will be able to make creative decisions on their Parrot's Toys. This is one of the major Goals at http://www.Topparrots.com. "Miracles With Wings".
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