All birds need to have fun, a great way is toys!
The best for parrots are; mirrors, bells, and balls.
Mirrors:
A mirror is a great toy for a Parrot kept alone to make up for a friend. The bird will sing, and dance and possibly even feed its reflection, treating it like another bird. It will give your bird (and possibly even yourself) hours of entertainment!
Bells:
Parrots love bells because they can knock their beak on it and it will make sound. They also love to see their reflection on the bells shiny metal. This will help the budgie pass time when you are not around.
Balls:
My budgies love wiffle balls. They are hollow balls with a bell inside them that can be picked up by the budgie easily. This has many uses and you can join in the game as well.
Other:
There are many great toys on the market for parrots that can be purchased at your local pet store.
Their favorites are ones have lots of colors, beads and interactive parts.
Important!
Toys can give lots of pleasure to budgies but can also prove to be dangerous.
Bells with loose clappers can be pulled out and swallowed by the budgie.
Poorly made plastic toys can be destroyed and ingested by the budgie.
Toys hung by string or cord can form a noose that can prove to be fatal to the budgie.
Toys made with harmful dies and other chemicals can result in serious illness for your bird.
Please be extra cautious if you decide to make homemade toys since these can cause extremely hazardous if not properly attended to, also make sure all materials used are safe and acid free.
Take proper care in choosing your parrots toys and exchange them regularly so your parrot doesn't get bored. Parrots are very intelligent animals and love channeling it through interactive toys. Hours of fun can be spent with you and your parrot with the help of some fun, but safe trinkets!
Monday, May 24, 2010
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