Cheap and Easy DIY Parrot Toys | BirdNerdSophie

Hi everyone, thanks for checking out my video on how to make some cheap and easy DIY parrot toys! We make these toys regularly for our birds and their love them, but naturally when I am trying to film their reactions, they are as enthusiastic as they normally are!
Have a go with your parrots and see what they think! Share in the comments below how you get on!
Remember, no toy is 100% safe, so make sure you supervise your birds whilst they play.
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[@BirdNerdSophie]

❌ READ BEFORE COMMENTING ❌ All of the materials in this video are SAFE to use in the UK. I have been making these toys for over 12 years with no issues whatsoever. For people who are concerned with toilet rolls: - There is little to no evidence that any glue used to create the toilet rolls contains zinc, let alone a significant amount to cause any kind of damage. Zinc is present in many foods that our birds eat. Also for people who are concerned about bacteria - birds should not live in a sterile environment. I'm not saying smother them in poop, but there would not be any significant amount of bacteria on the rolls to cause any harm.

[@candicet5973]

Yeah, I remember when I was a **newbie** in the channel (came here through this vid) and also thought that the toilet rolls r unsafe but maybe mine r (it's looking suspicious) so I just use bird safe cardboard

[@finnmatteo8763]

i know I am kinda randomly asking but do anybody know a good place to watch new series online?

[@willyandolya3741]

Bird toys are really expensive, it’s so important to change them often and keep the bird entertained. Thank you for this ideas. Great activity for a date night too🙂

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Absolutely, I change some of the toys out everyday to keep things interesting! Glad you enjoyed the video and love the date night idea - I shall pester my boyfriend to do the same! 😂❤️

[@Alexander6749]

@@BirdNerdSophie is it normal for my cockatiel to tear up certain toys nonstop till they completely break? When my cockatiel gets Certain toys once I give them to her she will shred none stop

[@veros8598]

i need to pee but mi cockatiel is sleeping on top of me 😔

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Haha I have been in that position many a time! 😊

[@zaramationstudio9158]

How cute 🥰

[@marshal9458]

HAHAHAAAAA

[@user-wg9hb3rb4r]

Hahahaha 😂

[@aestheticcockroach]

Hahahahahahapspajfoa

[@avi8252]

Im so proud of myself! (I didnt make any of these) but I made a PERFECT looking bird toy by copying one off google and it looks nearly identical! I used some sticks and wooden beads from some baby toy and made it into a bridge with hoops of beads on the sides. Im legit so proud of myself.

[@BirdNerdSophie]

That’s awesome - nice work!

[@TheParrotTeacher]

As easy as it is the ramekin one is still my fave. The boys still love it and Pickles just chucks the straws all over!

[@janeclifton5723]

Super!!!! Exactly what I was looking for

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Glad I could help! 😊

[@alysiacollins350]

Awesomeness!!!! 💜💜💜 My little Flock LOVES these DIY foraging toys!!! Thank you 😊 BUNCHES Sophie & David!!! Y’all are BRILLIANT!!!!

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Thank you so much for watching and for your kind words! I'm glad your flock like the toys! 🥰

[@ornithologydude8649]

The algorithm has bought me back here.

[@BirdNerdSophie]

You have come full circle lol!

[@ornithologydude8649]

@@BirdNerdSophie yes! Hope you're okay :)

[@richardpalmer3333]

The eggbox is a great idea. Never thought of it and I eat them daily. haha. Thanks!

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Glad you found it useful!

[@layla-eq3ss]

Your cockatiels look exactly like my old cockatiels sadly they passed away but they were 6 years old

[@BirdNerdSophie]

They are handsome boys! Sorry to hear about your little ones, I hope you have lots of nice memories with them!

[@larasoohon207]

Thank you for sharing your ideas of some diy toys to make i will be trying this out.

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@nishahaymond6711]

Thanks for the ideas, I got my bird last Saturday. So far, so good. She seemed to warm up to me quickly. I spend as much time as I can near her cage, and even though she isn't hand tamed she isn't worried about hands, I got to hand feed her yesterday. Hopefully in a few weeks/months I'll get to try these ideas :) She finds new items suspicious so I'm going to give her more time to get used surroundings. Cute birdies you have!

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Hey, thanks for your comment! That’s awesome, what kind of bird do you have? That’s fantastic that she will take some food from your hand as it’s the first step to a trusting relationship! :) Once she is really eager to take treats from you, show her new objects like these toys at the side of the cage and give her a treat for looking at them from a distance, and pretend to play with the toys as well! She will soon become more confident in exploring! :)

[@tangerinetundraag1014]

I loved the last one! SO cute.

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Glad you liked it!

[@swatz2110]

You guys are 5he best

[@swatz2110]

You guys are the best

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Thank you!! 🤩

[@joemetzengerstein8519]

That was really helpful! And cheap lol! I plan on getting a pair of cockatiels by the end of the year, and as a first timer with these tiny little creatures it's good to get informed first. Thank you for your videos! :)

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Hey Jack - thanks for your kind words! :) That's so exciting, they really are amazing companions. I have quite a few other videos which might be useful for you so feel free to take a look and send over any questions! Hope you're having a great week!

[@rosy8330]

Your birds look EXACTLY like mine. Both of them... Lol

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Spooky haha! But super cute 🥰

[@tolekandtheflock7020]

Ooohh I love G.U desserts aswell

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Even more excuse to eat them 😀

[@tolekandtheflock7020]

@@BirdNerdSophie yep😂

[@menna_alasar6316]

5:52 I have a budgie called pickles too!!

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Great name choice 😁🦜

[@menna_alasar6316]

@@BirdNerdSophie ty

[@biancapeterek3858]

I've just discovered your channel and I like it. I'm totally blind and I really enjoy how you describe what you do and how you talk about things you can get around the house for pensioners and such.

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Hi Bianca, thanks for watching my video! I am visually impaired and I have a lot of blond and visually inspired bird owners who watch my videos, so I try and be as descriptive as possible! Hope you have a great day!

[@biancapeterek3858]

@@BirdNerdSophie that's cool. I heard you make a reference to dodgy eyes, but I didn't realise that meant you were also vision impaired. Would be nice to chat sometime about our experiences as there are very few KZbinrs who deal with the differences of parrot care when you can't see very well. They talk about reading a birds body language and they talk about all kinds of things you can do if you can see your bird, but they assume that everybody can see and that can be frustrating.

[@BirdNerdSophie]

@@biancapeterek3858 of course! There is quite a good size community of blind and partially sighted people who live with birds which is amazing! Not being able to read body language does pose it's challenges, but it doesn't mean that we can't find other ways around it!

[@yamunadevi68]

Such easy clever ideas, definitely gonna try making these

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Thanks for watching! Let us know what your bird(s) think of them! 🦜😊

[@skymusic3002]

I agree

[@tanishkaverma1539]

I own a bird 3 days ago. She is a budgie. She started chirping,eating,drinking and even ripping toys. And you're video is really helpful to me.thanks -love from India.

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Help! That’s awesome, what is her name and what colour is she? I’m glad you found my video helpful 😊

[@tanishkaverma1539]

@@BirdNerdSophie she is green coloured budgie named basil.

[@BirdNerdSophie]

@@tanishkaverma1539 Oh that is so cute! :)

[@aliahossam6632]

This is really helpful,thanks!! Also i have a question,what's printer paper😅

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Hi Sara, thanks for your lovely comment and glad you found it useful! By printer paper, I mean the sort you would use to print off documents from your computer, sometimes called office paper! Basically A4 plain white paper! 😊

[@aliahossam6632]

Thank you😊

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Sara Hossam you’re welcome!

[@nataliegoodluck6145]

A printer paper is like a blank paper

[@alkkashomemadecake9647]

are you a child

[@Meangirls4_life]

Thanks for the amazing video just a question can a person use shredded notebook paper instead of the paper you used ty ♥️🌺🦄💕🌼💮🐦

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Thanks for watching and yes of course 😊

[@vickirivera1710]

I love the white spot on the back of Chips neck!

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Thank you, they have such cute little colourings! When Fish was a chick, most of his feathers were stripey which was adorable! We are still working out how Pickles' feathers will look - when we rescued her, she was on a poor diet which really affects the feathers, but now her diet is much better! Slowly but surely as she moults, he new feathers are coming through super vibrant! Thanks for taking the time to comment and I hope you have a great weekend! :)

[@jannatanwer7477]

I can never find toys for my ringneck in pet shops so I’ll definitely try these out ,thanks 🖤

[@BirdNerdSophie]

I hope your ringneck likes them :)

[@jannatanwer7477]

@@BirdNerdSophie he did !

[@unicorns_rainbows7129]

Ima try this with my cockatiel frosty

[@BirdNerdSophie]

That’s a cute name!

[@unicorns_rainbows7129]

@@BirdNerdSophie thx

[@birbfriends7705]

Great ideas! Where I live there are no bird toys in pet stores, And ordering online takes very long to reach So the best option is to make them ^^

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Glad you liked it! I have another DIY toys video on my channel too! 😊

[@birbfriends7705]

@@BirdNerdSophie I'll check it out :)

[@misty_blue]

Thanks! 😊 Great for inspiration!

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Glad you liked it!

[@shalomantony]

I'm getting a (or 2) cockatiel/s the next week and unsure what they'd like playing with or eating and your ideas are so low effort, wallet friendly and creative! I'll be sure to make some for mine!! Lots of love from India!

[@BirdNerdSophie]

HI there and thanks for your kind words! :) I hope your new bird(s) enjoy the toys - let me know how you get on! :) Hope you have a great week!

[@shalomantony]

@@BirdNerdSophie they've been home for a month and they LOVE shredding paper and paper toys, thank you for your ideas!! They're such lovely birds!

[@BirdNerdSophie]

@@shalomantony oh this is awesome, I’m so glad they like them! 😍

[@mehere9724]

Given me some great ideas thank you.

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Glad you liked it! 😊

[@RCBirds]

Wow, awesome and easy tips. Thank you

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Glad you like them! 😊💙🦜

[@avagreen9795]

Loving you guys!!!

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Thank you so much for watching! 😊💙🦜

[@LadyLuckLana]

Thanks a lot!

[@BirdNerdSophie]

You're welcome!

[@anum6260]

Awesome 👏🏻 video

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Thank you :)

[@amitagrawalnandenterprises4868]

My parrot is over smart he just turns over the bowl n eats all the treats 😂😂........... Btw thx for these amazing diy toys

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Haha they are cheeky little creatures! Thanks for watching!

[@candicet5973]

I'm gonna try making the first and the last bird toy for Fluffy tomorrow! 😃

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Nice! Let me know how it goes!

[@SKMPMusic]

My bird never excepts scritches 🙁 I want to give him some massages on his head but he tries to bite or runs away.....why? I give him enough attention, gave him a big cage, toys then what's missing?

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Hi! Some birds just aren't keen on scratches, and it can take a really long time for them to learn to enjoy it. Go slowly, and make your hand approaching him a really positive thing by pairing it with treats! Is your bird tame? If not, here's some tips to help build up your bond! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4HCg3dthat9g8U Good luck! 😊

[@SKMPMusic]

@@BirdNerdSophie He's fully tamed. Jumps, preens, sleeps, sings on me😆

[@BirdNerdSophie]

SKMP Music haha in which case keep reinforcing that hands are a good thing, and go at his pace! Our cockatiel Fish surprised us one day by just bowing his head out of nowhere asking for pets! It was so cute!

[@moofie8273]

YESS I NEEEDED THIS VIDEO SO MUCH Excuse my misspelling

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Glad you liked it!

[@manurider3]

what to do if my budgies are sad.i puted toys but also sad why

[@BirdNerdSophie]

In what way are they sad? Your budgie might not know how to play with their toys - you can play with the toy and show them that is fun, and you can give them treats to reward them for approaching or touching their toys! 😊

[@zaidarodriguez30]

Hey how are your birds now ?

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[@zaidarodriguez30]

@@manurider3 did all of them really die? :(

[@55098]

Awesome video 😊 good looking birds happy as ever take care stay safe

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Thanks Sean! Hope you are keeping well :)

[@55098]

@@BirdNerdSophie doing ok Hun 😊

[@ye8982]

What is the bird place they mentioned where they got the food colored crinkle paper

[@BirdNerdSophie]

It's from Northern Parrots! 😊🦜

[@ye8982]

Thanks!!

[@hnebee]

Great video. Thank you

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Thanks Launa, hope you are having a great week! 🦜

[@ahmedabbas2789]

Thank you for your awesome videos ❤️❤️

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Thanks for watching 💙😊

[@TheRose5357]

Yeah I liked this ‘thank you’ and a 👍

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@ourtinyisland]

Loved the vidio my brid loved them

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Thanks Peter! 🦜😊

[@candicet5973]

Btw sophie can I use popcicle sticks from a craft store for diy bird toys?

[@BirdNerdSophie]

If they are plain then yes, if they are dyed then I would avoid unless you know they've used food colouring!

[@Isa-sy7vc]

how do train an adult budgie? I really need help training them. But they aren’t scared to eat off my hand but they are scared of going on my hand

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Hi Izzy! I think these videos will help you! Let me know if you need any more help! 💙🦜😊 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYe1ZmyfhNqSi6s kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXPOqXVpjqt6eqs

[@donnalevi4080]

We have stores that sell the shredded colored paper for packages and arent food colored but the boxes you used and muffin papers arent either I would think - can we not use just shredded paper from the Dollar Store?

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Hi Donna, the cake cases are coloured with food grade colouring as they have to be if they’re intended to be used to hold food! Without seeing the packaging of dollar store shredded paper, I can’t say yes or no! I prefer to be cautious and only use things I know are safe, for example I have been using the cake cases and cereal boxes for over ten years with no issues 😊

[@the_queer_forest_fairy5170]

Im going to use a few of these ideas for my rats!!

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Awesome - let me know how it goes - I love rats!

[@ayshareeha1760]

Im new to parrot series and i never had a bird before and i might buy one in the future , so i wanted to know if birds would litter in ur home and what do u do if they do that , thx for this video it was really nice

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Hi there! By litter do you mean make a mess? They are very messy animals and we clean up after them asap if they go to the toilet anywhere and hoover daily for clean up other mess! I'm glad you liked the video!

[@ayshareeha1760]

@@BirdNerdSophie i asked if they would poop or pee in ur furniture , if they do so , wat do u use to clean them cause my parents wont buy me parrot unless i make sure they dont poop or pee on our furniture

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Aysha Reeha unfortunately they definitely do poop on furniture! They are usually easy to clean with a bird safe spray like F10 or a vinegar and water mix, but bird poop every 10-15 minutes so lots of mess!

[@ayshareeha1760]

@@BirdNerdSophie oh okk 😣

[@cristinewithnoh840]

@@ayshareeha1760 but they don't poop big so it's easy to just clean it they don't pee tho

[@helensmith6816]

Nice idea

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Thank you!

[@soniabindal8116]

Heyyy thank u, btw you both are really beautiful

[@BirdNerdSophie]

thank you! 😊

[@soniabindal8116]

@@BirdNerdSophie 😊

[@bearchulife4112]

So..my parents got me 2 bird toys for my cockatiels and 1 for my budgies, I feel so bad and I can’t drive or anything cause I’m a kid and stuff. And it’s so sad for me and not fair at all! I wanted to make this too but I don’t have the straws nor the safe bird paper..what do I do?!:(

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Plain white paper is safe, do you have access to that? Straws aren't essential, you ould always roll up paper like them!

[@barbeb]

just wondering, you mention only using food dye based paper, however I doubt the cereal boxes would be all vegetable based inks - how do you determine whats ok to use and what isn't?

[@BirdNerdSophie]

I used to be work in zoos and these boxes were used without health issues for many years before I worked there so I know they’re okay to use 😊

[@traceybolland3072]

What items must be avoided when making parrot toys?

[@BirdNerdSophie]

There are so many! But some to look out for are thin plastic, glossy paper, unsafe and coloured metals, bells, and anything they could get stuck in!

[@belle369]

Thank you for this! I spent like $200 on a bunch of toys for my cockatoo, and they were destroyed in a month.. I’m trying to find different diy toys just to keep him busy when he’s in his cage

[@BirdNerdSophie]

It all adds up doesn't it 🙈 Though the sign of a good toy is one that's destroyed - if a toy has been around for ages, it's probably not interesting haha! Hope your cockatoo likes some of these ideas! 😊🐦

[@belle369]

BirdNerdSophie True! Also yes I made the cereal box foraging toy for him and it has been keeping him busy!

[@BirdNerdSophie]

@@belle369 awesome! I'm glad he liked it! :)

[@birdnation6937]

Nice DIY VIDEO

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Thank you! 😀

[@vedant.meghnani]

That was really helpful because I m going to get a baby budgie from my frends

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Glad you found the video useful! Let me know if you try any of the toys with your new budgie! 😊

[@duaa4u]

For the toilet roll hack, how do u hang it in the cage?

[@BirdNerdSophie]

I normally put them on the floor but you could poke a bowl through the cardboard sand hang on some string!

[@yvonnemathis1183]

Hi Sophie,Hi David!!! What fun!!!! I'm concerned tho, about cereal boxes being treated with preservatives... you might want to check that out.

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Hi Yvonne! I’ve been using cereal boxes with birds for 12 years with no problems 😊

[@JanineMKartist]

I’ll try this with my Quaker parrot

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Awesome, let me know how it goes!

[@spspspsp11]

Can you use straws from McDonald’s because they are now paper

[@BirdNerdSophie]

We don’t personally use them, but if the materials are definitely 100% paper then they should be okay, just give them a good inspection first! 😊

[@spspspsp11]

BirdNerdSophie good to know!thanks

[@BirdNerdSophie]

@@spspspsp11 You're welcome, and yes paper that hasn't been printed on is fine! :)

[@spspspsp11]

BirdNerdSophie 💖💖💖

[@chaosmerchant]

My cockatiels don’t like millet. Are there any other ‘treats’ I can try for them?

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Ours also love pumpkin seeds, hemp sees, safflower seeds peas and nutriberries!

[@adeenareaz4244]

Can you make a video on toys for if your bird is new to toys mine has never been near a toy bc she’s a rescue and my cockatiel is very shy

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Hey! I have this video here which will help! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqPVkpesha1op6M

[@adeenareaz4244]

@@BirdNerdSophie ty!

[@rachelcrystalsparkle3239]

Do you recommend a breeder in the UK for cockatiels? Many thanks :-)

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Hi Rachel! I’m afraid we don’t- I used to recommend the breeder we got the boys from but not any more. The best thing to look for is a breeder who genuinely cares about the birds, keeps them in great condition and lets you see the parents! Also you may know that many cockatiels have been surrendered to rescue centres and are looking for homes too 😊💙🦜

[@suemcfarlane4199]

Where do you get your paper and finger traps I’m in Australia so need to buy online

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Hi Sue, I’ve just had a look for you and I believe you can get them from Amazon, Fishpond and Animal Enrichment Australia 😊

[@irisniko]

heaps on ebay sue

[@rosiejenkins8504]

Can I use normal crep paper from craft shops

[@BirdNerdSophie]

I recommend using ones designed for children as they will be non toxic!

[@zaynkataw83]

awwww picklesssss

[@BirdNerdSophie]

She is a cutie pie 🥰

[@CallieCatGaming]

Great ideas! I feel like my cockatiel is getting a little bored so I wanted to look some stuff up! Thankfully I have all of these things and don't need to spend $50 on a foraging toy

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Sometimes the cheaper or DIY toys are the best 😁

[@CallieCatGaming]

@@BirdNerdSophie confirmed. I made the egg carton one and she loved it!

[@BirdNerdSophie]

@@CallieCatGaming so happy to hear this! :)

[@Lcalvert66]

I grow loofahs in my garden and I am wondering is that something that is safe for my green cheek Conure to tear up and chew on?!

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Yes natural loofah is amazing as long as you don't use any kind of pesticides 😊

[@Lcalvert66]

@@BirdNerdSophie no pesticides all natural are the seeds ok as well or do I need to make sure it’s free from seeds?!

[@BirdNerdSophie]

@@Lcalvert66 there's not actually a lot of info online as to whether the seeds are 00% safe or not so I would personally remove them! I have only ever used loofah without the seeds and my birds love it!

[@Lcalvert66]

@@BirdNerdSophie thank you! I will make sure seeds are taken out.

[@N.1trophyiifan]

Just asking does the paper have to be coloured paper?

[@BirdNerdSophie]

No it can be plain white paper 😊

[@N.1trophyiifan]

@@BirdNerdSophie oh ok thank you for telling me!

[@weronikarkc1987]

Hii Sophie i have 2questions. One of them is are acorns safe for birds? And the second one is is newspaper that is coloured safe for birds as shredding activities? xx

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Hey! Acorns are not safe I’m afraid! Personally I don’t use newspaper! Whilst the dye is usually non-toxic these days, it runs easily and your bird will have some weird colourings 😂

[@weronikarkc1987]

@@BirdNerdSophie So newspaper is safe but you dont use it?

[@BirdNerdSophie]

@@weronikarkc1987 it is in the UK for sure! If you live elsewhere it’s worth googling if your country’s newspaper ink is non toxic 😊

[@mushybanana5625]

Is normal printing paper ok for parrots ??

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Yes that would be fine!

[@aliaamir6618]

Can we use crepe paper in a foraging box?

[@BirdNerdSophie]

As long as you are sure that they haven't used toxic colourings to dye the paper!

[@daisyalfonso8374]

What pellets can a baby lovebird eat? And also can they play with that

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Assuming it's weaned, I recommend TOP's or Harrisons pellets! And yes lovebirds can have these toys too!

[@daisyalfonso8374]

@@BirdNerdSophie thanks 😊

[@jan00na]

im getting budgies soon and i dont know if i should get 1 or 2 can someone help?

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Get two as they are a very social species 😊

[@jan00na]

@@BirdNerdSophie thank you so much!

[@syedali4535]

Can u help me I am going to get a pair of cockatail how do I know they are healthy

[@BirdNerdSophie]

They should be active with clean eye, nose and back end! They shouldn’t make a noise when they breathe, and they should be very interested in food!

[@syedali4535]

@@BirdNerdSophie thanks for your reply your so nice

[@haseebulhaq8399]

Can u use tissue paper instead of shredded paper

[@BirdNerdSophie]

As long as it hasn't been dyed with any chemicals!

[@IM-qi5mv]

Hello,i’ve read that toilet paper rolls are toxic because of the glue,is this true?

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Hi there, no it’s not true, the levels of potential zinc are so tiny that they would not be a problem! I’ve been using toilet rolls with birds for 12 years without an issue!

[@rociogv9449]

Hello! I'm afraid my cocktail eats the printed paper and cardboard, is it bad for them?

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Hey! Are you sure they’re eating it? They like to roll it in their mouth but they usually spit it out! If they were ingesting it, I’d be a bit concerned. What are their poops like?

[@rociogv9449]

@@BirdNerdSophie Well I'm not sure. I don't find the little pieces of paper so I'm just assuming. Their poops are normal though. (sorry for my English)

[@BirdNerdSophie]

@@rociogv9449 your English is great! If their poops are normal then it’s unlikely that they’re eating it!

[@rociogv9449]

@@BirdNerdSophie Thank you!!! I was worried, thank you for answering me! ♡

[@femskate0692]

I've made a cardboard house for my 3 birds and they enjoy it and i used other parts of my old bird cage to make a bridge i had another but it escaped and the cage was getting old since this was 3 years before we got the new birds a cockatiel and 2 budgies the 2 budgies we got almost like 3 months ago as my other budgie died and me and my brother were sad about it obviously so our dad brought these 2 as for the cockatiel we got him nearly a year ago around Christmas as a gift from one of my many uncles and ever since i've made a lot of DIY stuff

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Thanks for your comment and sharing your story! Making DIY enrichment for birds is great for saving money and repurposing things that might be thrown away otherwise!

[@evasmojang]

Please link the crinkle cut paper! I need some!!!! Thanks.

[@BirdNerdSophie]

This is the one we used! But depending on where you are in the world, you can get it from Super Bird Creations too! 😊 www.northernparrots.com/mobile/coloured-crinkle-paper-refill-pack-for-parrot-toys-prod346117/?site=

[@ornithologydude8649]

Does the link for northern parrots work?

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Yes!

[@ornithologydude8649]

@@BirdNerdSophie cool. Shipping is probably even more expensive than the toys lol

[@lifeofariii9991]

can i use normal paper for the 2 toy

[@BirdNerdSophie]

If the paper is matte and not glossy then yes!

[@lifeofariii9991]

ok ty for the belp

[@anotherhuman3866]

I'm wondering if it's okay to use toilet roll with the printer paper??? Or instead.... or just if toilet paper/ tissues are safe for birds. I don't want to cause any harm to my bird but I want to make him some new toys so he doesnt get bored of his old ones.

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Yes you can mix and match materials as long as they're safe! I wouldn't use tissues personally as they can get stuck in the beak and crop when wet! It's great that you are looking to switch up his toys as it does keep them interesting! 😊🦜

[@anotherhuman3866]

@@BirdNerdSophie thank you!!! I'm doing the egg carton idea. And that makes sense I dont think I will use tissues if it could get stuck in his beak haha. Thank you so much for replying :)

[@annabellewatson2026]

My budgie won't eat anything out of my hand, do you know any other ways to tame a budgie?

[@BirdNerdSophie]

There are lots of great tips in this video! :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4HCg3dthat9g8U

[@annabellewatson2026]

Thank you!

[@i_iar3101]

What a good and helpful toys I cant thank you enough this will do perfect for our pet cocktail!!🕊🕊

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Ah thank you so much for your kind words! I hope your cockatiels likes them! 🦜❤️

[@i_iar3101]

@@BirdNerdSophie I hope so to you make such a good videos of them these were the toys I was looking for my Bird thank you💖

[@faisalalk5796]

Can i use cardboard cups

[@BirdNerdSophie]

It depends if they are just cardboard as many of them will have a think plastic coating on the inside to help liquid stay in!

[@Isabel-dh8sj]

Where could I buy bird-safe finger traps?? Should I simply buy plain ones and dye them myself or is there any cheap and bulk provider you know about 😂

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Which country do you live in so I can send you to the right shop? 😊

[@Yourstruly_rika.]

Can I use Ferrero rochers case instead of that cake case..... Please tell

[@BirdNerdSophie]

I personally don't eat them but from memory I think they have a partly shiny case so that wouldn't be safe!

[@Yourstruly_rika.]

@@BirdNerdSophie Thanks for telling I will not use Ferrero rochers case 😘

[@Ron1n_Sim]

Is notebook paper safe?

[@BirdNerdSophie]

If it’s white then yes!

[@4yl1nn15]

Can you guys make diy mynah bird toys

[@BirdNerdSophie]

We can definitely offer some suggestions but as we don’t have mynah birds here we wouldn’t be able to get any cool clips of them enjoying the toys! Typically they like preening toys like crinkle paper stuffed in rattan balls, or shoe laces/paper string hung up in big bunches!

[@ellenstrycker1239]

I sooo need to do this. I spend a billion dollars on bird toys lolol

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Haha me too, I can’t help myself 😂

[@UbiZombie_]

I guest they can have cardboard and paper when i look online it says it bad for them

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Birds can definitely have cardboard and paper but we only recommend ones which have been dyed with non toxic dyes, and cardboard which is matte not shiny!

[@UbiZombie_]

K thanks she is only 4 months old so she tends to eat every thing

[@emilymcbride4858]

Is normal paper bird safe

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Most paper is fine as long as it isn’t glossy, with foil or dyed with unsafe chemicals!

[@elinyancat]

What are the treats you are giving them???

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Millet, hemp seed and sunflower seed!

[@elinyancat]

@@BirdNerdSophie thanks!

[@dapennyworld5495]

Are normal A4 paper safe for birds?

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Yes! As long as it’s not coloured paper as that’s hard to work out if it’s bird safe or not because of the dyes used 😊

[@dapennyworld5495]

@@BirdNerdSophie thanks!!!

[@angsfeatheredfriends]

Out of curiosity, how do you know the cereal box is made with food coloring dyes and not toxic ones? I get the feeling they are, as a lot of human children tend to need to stick everything in their mouths as well. Which is why most of us parrot owners say we have 3 year olds, with a beak, who never grow up lol

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Hey, thanks for your comment! It would be unlikely to be made with toxic dyes considering it is intended to contain food. However my main reason for knowing that cereal boxes are safe is because I used to work at a zoo and the parrots (big and small!) would be given these boxes to destroy all the time without an issue 😊

[@angsfeatheredfriends]

@@BirdNerdSophie Good to know! Cannot wait to give them a try :D

[@BirdNerdSophie]

An G let me know how you get on with them! 😊

[@angsfeatheredfriends]

@@BirdNerdSophie Will do, I was thinking of adding my own DIY toy inside one to make it a lot harder. They are so smart they master things so fast! Love the egg carton thing too. Just need to find parrot safe ones first. The eggs we get come in this cheap Styrofoam stuff. My mom likes to reuse them for other things. I do save up toilet paper and paper towel rubes. Nice to have another use for them as well :D

[@BirdNerdSophie]

An G sounds good to me! We make things much harder for our conure as she’s so good at foraging! Yes styrofoam definitely isn’t safe - hopefully you can get your hands on some safe ones! 😊 Toilet roll tubes are so versatile, I’ve seen some great creations online!

[@trex6212]

Um is Easter strip paper bird safe

[@BirdNerdSophie]

I'm not sure what that is!