#26 HOW TO MAKE DIY BIRD TOYS MAKING YOUR OWN IS MUCH CHEAPER

Showing you how to make the wood for your parrot toys brighter. Making a parrot toy. For parrot that chew a lot. A cheaper way to make parrot toys.

[@sheabuske4445]

Why haven’t more people watched this?Such a great idea. Other videos are annoying to watch. I like how straight forward this video is

[@Weloveparrots2]

Shea Buske thank you Shea! I try to keep my videos to the point! Hope you like some of my other ones too!! 😊😊😊 maybe share with a friend

[@harman2023.]

Took hours to make a toy 🐦❤ Parrot :- Rip in 7 minutes 😂

[@perillassttv]

your bird cracked me up threw this whole video

[@Weloveparrots2]

He is very funny !! Not aaaaslllways but yes 😜

[@erinturner4841]

Have you done a video on how to make the wood pieces for the parrot toys? What kind of wood do you use, where do you get your wood, how do you cut it (what's your set up, what kind of tools, etc), how do you drill the holes, etc? I'm a complete novice on woodworking but have been an umbrella cockatoo owner for nearly 20 years so I want to start building my own toys for her from scratch.

[@Weloveparrots2]

Well not in that detail! But I go to Home Depot and buy 2x2 untreated pine (you know because treated looks greenish) I drill the holes first before cutting the wood! I use a 1/4“ wood drill bit that is about 4 inch long! I cut the into like 6 inch pieces with a table saw I have ! Then color them like you see in the video! I use stainless steel chains or a chain that was from an old toy!!! My boy loves it!! The pine is super cheap ! 🤗🤗 please always ask with any questions you have ! Happy to help when I can!! 😊😊

[@erinturner4841]

@@Weloveparrots2 Thank you!!

[@bigbiemacaw]

Erin Turner I go get off cuts of wood for free then drill a hole in the middle with a drill I got in Aldi for 30 quid, then I wanted to dye em I wasn’t sure if food dye would work it dose but I got bird toy dye that comes out more vibrant..I reuse the chains

[@traa_gic]

Thank you!!!!

[@Bluesidian]

all that racket would drive me crazy sorry. Love toy idea!

[@Weloveparrots2]

Bluesidian I know, one of the main reasons why Cockatoo’s are gotten rid off 😞 all the time. My main reason for making my videos! Know going in that they are looouuud.

[@cockatoosmommaryangel6747]

Did the pine pieces come pre cut? Got to start making my own toys with 7 toos, a grey & 3 smaller parrots store toys a tad too expensive ! Thanks for sharing

[@x9x26xFamily]

Thanks for the idea🥰love it going to make some for my macaws now 😍

[@jessicab.2088]

Thank you for this amazing video! I'm adopting a cockatoo this week and was looking for ideas! Thank you!

[@Weloveparrots2]

BLING ASMR make sure to ask questions if have them! I have many more videos that will help you too!! 😊😊

[@jessicab.2088]

@@Weloveparrots2 ok perfect thank you so much!!!!!

[@europaeclipse5862]

Awesome, I'm going to set some time aside on a weekend and make 6 months worth for my grey! Store bought toys are silly money, i've literally watched my grey destroy a 17 euro toy in 10 mins

[@Weloveparrots2]

Oh yes my Moluccan goes through soooo much wood !!! Good job 👏🏼

[@xtremerawfitness473]

Wow its amazing like 👍 from India 🇮🇳 so beautiful toy you make ❤

[@Weloveparrots2]

Thank youuuuu that’s so nice! 🥰

[@remonasmall2811]

Small birds destroy as well believe it or not. my lil girl shreds all her toys so I just recently started makin toy for her. Love it video

[@Weloveparrots2]

Remona Small thank you Remona! 😊😊

[@sherylsmith-bq6hn]

Can this food colouring and waters keep?

[@nicholasrambharose8524]

Hi Mel, your video was great. I was wondering if any food colouring would work or is there a specific one you would recommend?

[@Weloveparrots2]

Thank you!! I use any food coloring! Got to be human grade of course but I am sure they are all! There Are organic ways to color your wood pieces like using beet juice or grape juice or carrot juice! But I worry about bacteria because it is food! You can buy organic food coloring at Whole Foods too ! 😊😊😊

[@nicholasrambharose8524]

@@Weloveparrots2Thank you so much. I tried and it came out great. Keep the great content coming!

[@Weloveparrots2]

Awww what a nice thing to say!! 😊😊😊😊😊 I am glad it worked well ! 😊😊

[@AtvAtv-ld8jr]

Love the video. I was wondering what size wood do you use

[@Weloveparrots2]

I use 1x2 or 2x2 for my big guys 😊

[@AtvAtv-ld8jr]

@@Weloveparrots2 thanks this helps a lot

[@jodyhawbaker521]

Whwt brand cage do you have? I really like it!

[@Weloveparrots2]

It is a double macaw A&E cage 😀😀

[@vaaleeth5463]

I hate working with an electrical saw. What will you recommend for cutting wood.

[@Weloveparrots2]

Can be scary, I have a table saw that makes it easier ! Home Depot doesn’t cut that small! Sorry hand saw is way to hard 😂

[@kazu_thorn]

Imagine what this bird would do with a soft wood like balsa

[@Weloveparrots2]

Don’t have to imagine I know!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@christinecammarata7231]

Would there be a chance that the pine tree had been exposed to a pesticide before it was cut down? I was told never give them out door woods for that reason. Is that true also?

[@Weloveparrots2]

Well all woods are outdoor woods! Home Depot Marks their wood with a light green tint to show it is treated! I mean the only way you can be sure is to plant your own trees! 😊😊 I have not any issues at all ! As long as you use the untreated wood!

[@christinecammarata7231]

@@Weloveparrots2 thankyou😊

[@bigbiemacaw]

I’m testing between two different food dyes gel and normal and the bird toy dye that’s much more expensive...I’m not sure yet.i heard someone say there bird was shitting pink after food dye..red I’m guessing and be careful there’s no flavour to them or you bird will eat it ..that’s not good.

[@Weloveparrots2]

catherine donoghue have not had that problem!! 😊

[@Barakon]

Oh, so I need to treat it as water colors ayy?

[@Weloveparrots2]

Yes but use food coloring 😂

[@Barakon]

@@Weloveparrots2 I know p, I know.

[@Weloveparrots2]

😝😝

[@featheredlightly]

What kind of wood is this. I need to make some new toys for my macaw. He’s chewed all his up.

[@Weloveparrots2]

I go to Home Depot and buy untreated pine wood! 2x2 great for the bigger birds !! Make sure it’s untreated (you‘ll know treated wood has a green hue to it)

[@mercadezhernandez47]

Where did you buy the chain from?

[@Weloveparrots2]

Mercadez Hernandez I reuse the chains from old toys! You can buy them online but I rather reuse what I have! I always make sure when I buy a new toy that it has a chain so I can reuse it!!

[@cr1na91]

Making toys for my cockatiel for the first time Wish me luck 😁

[@Weloveparrots2]

frog goooooood Luuuck!!! Your baby is grateful for anything you make !! 😊😊😊😊😊

[@bbsmock71]

I thought about this but I was wondering about the chemicals in the dye

[@yusetalfaro5625]

What type of paint do you use ?

[@Weloveparrots2]

Food coloring 😊

[@nylanolan1942]

What size Chain ??? Also can you make mor videos like this

[@Weloveparrots2]

Nyla Nolan I‘ll be making more how to create toys videos soon! The chain is 1/4 inch! 😊😊 and 20 inch long!

[@xjrtoni9625]

can anybody tell me what wood is used please

[@Weloveparrots2]

I am using Pine! I get it at Home Depot make sure it is untreated (does NOT have a green hue) ! 😊