Pet birds are wonderful companions that bring joy and happiness into our lives. In order to keep them happy and entertained, it’s important to provide them with stimulating toys that challenge their natural instincts and keep them mentally active. However, buying toys from pet stores can be expensive and unnecessary, as you can easily create your own DIY toys at home with a few everyday items.
In this blog post, I will share with you three easy DIY toys that you can make for your pet bird that will keep them entertained for hours on end.
1. Paper Roll Toy
One of the easiest and cheapest toys to make for your pet bird is a paper roll toy. To make this toy, all you need is an empty paper towel roll, some bird-safe string, and some treats for your bird to enjoy.
Start by cutting the paper towel roll into smaller pieces, making sure the pieces are wide enough for your bird to comfortably grip onto. Next, poke holes in the pieces and thread the bird-safe string through them, tying knots at each end to secure it in place. Finally, fill the paper roll pieces with treats such as sunflower seeds or dried fruits, and hang them from the top of your bird’s cage.
Your bird will have a blast trying to retrieve the treats from the paper roll pieces, and the added challenge of having to work for their food will keep them mentally stimulated and engaged.
2. Bell Ball Toy
Another simple DIY toy that your pet bird will love is a bell ball toy. For this toy, you will need a small wicker ball, some bird-safe bells, and some bird-safe string.
Start by threading the bells onto the string, tying knots at each end to keep them in place. Next, thread the string through the wicker ball, tying a knot at the top to secure it in place. Finally, hang the bell ball toy from the top of your bird’s cage or place it on the bottom of the cage for your bird to play with.
The sound of the bells ringing will entice your bird to investigate the toy, and the different textures of the wicker ball and bells will keep them entertained and engaged for hours on end.
3. Hanging Veggie Treat Toy
Finally, a great way to provide your pet bird with a healthy treat while also keeping them entertained is to create a hanging veggie treat toy. For this toy, you will need some bird-safe skewers, bird-safe string, and a variety of fresh veggies such as carrots, cucumbers, and bell peppers.
Start by skewering the veggies onto the skewers, mixing up the colors and textures to keep your bird interested. Next, thread the skewers onto the string, tying knots at each end to secure them in place. Finally, hang the veggie treat toy from the top of your bird’s cage or place it on the bottom of the cage for your bird to enjoy.
Not only will your bird love the challenge of trying to pull the veggies off the skewers, but they will also enjoy the taste of the fresh, healthy treats. This DIY toy is not only fun for your bird, but it also provides them with important nutrients and encourages foraging behavior.
In conclusion, creating DIY toys for your pet bird is a fun and easy way to keep them entertained and mentally stimulated. With a few simple household items, you can create a variety of toys that will challenge your bird’s natural instincts and provide them with hours of enjoyment. So next time you’re looking for a new toy for your pet bird, consider making one yourself – your bird will thank you for it!
