Where can I get cheap bird toys or any ideas for home made toys?

February 12th, 2009 | by Michael |
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Unka W asked:


I have 2 budgies and not give money (im 13) and should get them a little toy that already seem to be bored with their old toys. if any have any ideas or ideas for toys that I made domestic large.

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  1. 4 Responses to “Where can I get cheap bird toys or any ideas for home made toys?”

  2. By KOOLGIRL on Feb 14, 2009 | Reply

    well first u can check at the pet store if there is nothing u like u can go to the veternary pharmacy maybe u will find somethink there and if you dont find anything there than u can go to a bird shelter and maybe u can see some thing u like.
    GOOD LUCK

  3. By Almost Home on Feb 17, 2009 | Reply

    Straws, paper fans, raffia, cardboard (without adhesive), popsicle sticks, paper bags filled with treats/discarded toy parts, human baby toys from goodwill, these are all inexpensive and safe toys for birds. When buying human baby toys, check them over for parts the bird could injure itself on, and remove those, or avoid that toy all together. When buying second hand, wash and disinfect before offering to your bird. No jingle bells, the slats can entrap toes, and cause significant, and sometimes permanent, damage.

  4. By Spry on Feb 18, 2009 | Reply

    These websites show you how to make homemade toys for your birds.

  5. By ticklemepink930 on Feb 22, 2009 | Reply

    Bird toys are definately expensive. I have a sun conure, love bird, and a keet, and i spend a fortune- particularly on my sun conure! I’m glad you are concerned with keeping your bird stimulated, far too many people leave bird toys in the cage for years with budgies and never consider changing them. You can often find bird toy for budgies in the $4-6 range. But here are a few ideas from me:
    Colored popsicle sticks (bought for crafts not used ones!!! are fun to tear up. If you can find a way to punch a hole in the middle or tie them together with a natural rope- which you should buy new. Also, birdslike to forage- this means they love to work for their food. Simply buy hanging up fruits or veggies instead of putting them in the bowl can be fun. Just remember, don’t leave fruits or veggies in for more than an hour or 2.
    Also, how about a healthy treat? Biridie bread is a fun way to introduce your bird to knew veggies Here’s one easy recipe:

    BIRDIE CAKE
    Ingredients:
    -One box/packet of commercial plain cake or or muffin mix… cornbread mixes work too (no chocolate!!!)
    -2 eggs with shells
    -approx 1/2 cup fresh or frozen fruits/veggies of your choice EX: peppers, apples, bananas, berries, shredded carrots, nuts (NO AVOCADOS)
    -aprox 1/2 cup cottage cheese

    Directions:
    Mix all ingredients in a bowl (with eggs, allow shells to be crushed into the mix). Pour into loaf pans of muffin tins. Bake as instructated. Store half in fridge, hallf in freezer. You can give your bird a small chunk each day, just removie the bread after a few hours if uneaten

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