Bird Toys: How important are they?

Birds in the wild are highly sociable busy beaks, constantly chewing on something or interacting with it's flock. This kind of sociability is not possible for captive birds that spend long hours at home alone. Therefore, the bird needs something to keep itself occupied like a variety of toys, foods, perches, treats etc. which will help to avoid the unhealthy behavior of feather plucking. We have discovered that birds fed a healthy variety of foods, offered plenty of toys and spacious surroundings are happier and healthier, both emotionally and physically.

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	Toys for small size birds
	Toys for Medium size birds
	Toys for large size birds
	Playpens and gyms

When choosing toys it is important to consider the strength of the bill of the bird for which the toys are intended. Some toys will be destroyed quicker than others (that's part of the fun). It is important that in doing so, the birds are safe at all times, therefore, larger parrots require stronger toys in which the beak, the toes and the nails don't get stuck.

To prevent boredom you should alternate or rotate the different toys every one or two weeks, always offering your pet bird a selection of at least two or three toys.

If your bird is afraid of changes, then remember to take a slow gradual approach with new toys. Start by placing the new toy outside of the cage, pick up and play with the toy yourself, and avoid anxious reassurance. This will all help the bird to feel more at ease with new toys.

Next time you are shopping for toys, remember birds enjoy colors and textures!

simbad's bird house