DIY PARROT FORAGING TOYS | Feat. Joanna Berger, MSc

These toys are SO MUCH FUN! I hope they inspire you guys to make some fun foraging toys for your birds and I hope you learned a lot from Joanna’s speech 😊 Feel free to stick around for more by hitting that SUBSCRIBE button and give us a thumbs-up if you did!! XOXO
SAFETY DISCLAIMER:
Please be sure that each and every item you choose in your creative process is SAFE and APPROPRIATE for your bird. Do not choose things that are too small, which could lead to choking or ingestion. Do not choose things that are heavily dyed or painted, which could have strong chemicals or could be ingested. Do not choose things that your birds could get wrapped up in or could wrap around their limbs. Do not choose things that are sharp, which could cut or seriously injure your bird. I think you get the idea. Be smart 😊
Big THANK YOU to Joanna for coming along this journey with me! Check her out!!
Joanna Berger, MSc:
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Purchased Toys:
Square Foraging Net - bit.ly/30kbRxs
Leather Foraging Fish - etsy.me/2LG8lKc
Foraging Paper Pineapple - planetpleasures.com/pineapple-...
Parrot Kabob/Skewer - amzn.to/2HhXdza
DIY Toys (items used for each):
Foraging Bucket - metal bucket (found at hobby lobby), crinkle paper, Chinese finger traps, leather twists, popsicle sticks, foot toys, plastic beads, wooden beads/rings, natural cork, “birdie bagels”, mahogany slices, foraging cube tied to one end, foraging sack tied to the other end
Foraging Tray - plastic tray (found at target), crinkle paper, Chinese finger traps, leather twists, foot toys, plastic beads, wooden beads/rings, natural cork, “birdie bagels”, mahogany slices
Foraging Ball - random woven cat toy (found at petsmart), crinkle paper, Chinese finger traps, paper boing
Foraging “Cob” - corn cob holder (found at my local feed store), paper boing, Chinese finger traps, leather twists, paper straws, crinkle paper
A few great resources for parrot toys!:
My Safe Bird Store - www.mysafebirdstore.com/
*this is where I get a lot of my foot toys, my foraging net, & other natural elements
Parrot Playground on Etsy - etsy.me/2LG8woQ
*this is where I get a lot of my foraging toys, paper boings, leather elements, etc.
Planet Pleasures - planetpleasures.com/
*this is where I get a lot of my foraging toys, especially those pineapples!
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[@jorgecanales798]

I have 4 budgies and I make ALL of their toys for 3 reasons 1. Bird toys are so expensive 2. They don’t like store bought toys 3. Bird toys are very easy to make To make their toys I use • Manila paper • construction paper • corn husks • cardboard (with the ink taken away) • old shoe laces They really like the toys I make for them better than the ones from the store

[@goldipaul4691]

I'm SURPRISED!

[@goldipaul4691]

PROBABLY MY CRAFTING IS BAD THEN LOL!!!

[@es1bl]

Goldi Paul same lol

[@bigbiemacaw]

Jorge Canales I have a few rescued birds and my beautiful macaw chick..I nearly had heart failure at the cost of toys..I set up a webstore and am planning to under cut all the bird toy companies...and supply endless discounts on different yt channels ie parrot channels like Marlene Mc Cohan and bird tricks.......lots of savings and the wonder will go to parrot rescue...I’ll come back with discount codes

[@bigbiemacaw]

Update..you can go look at my store now ,just go to www.BigbieParrot.com. Enter Irish Flyers@ the checkout for 30% discount and free shipping..I managed to be able to sell aviator harnesses for €11/12 euro and regardless of the suppliers rising the price I’ll keep it as low as I can..and you get to see my bird..who is almost trained as a free flyer..

[@itzmais]

Enjoyed we have parrots at my college! I had to do the love birds enclosure!

[@BBsBeasties]

Maisie’s Guineapigs that’s awesome!!

[@voltsix5538]

Never owned a bird, never considered getting one, here because these toys are fantastic to use with rats as well :D

[@BBsBeasties]

Volt Six excellent point!! 👍🏻🙌🏻

[@belle369]

I have a Parrotlet, a cockatiel, a sun conure, a blue crowned conure, and a Rose breasted cockatoo, and their toys can get so expensive!! I spent over $200 on a bunch of toys, and they were all gone in a month so I need some foraging toys I can make!

[@emchoo9658]

Everyday is a Christmas for your parrots. Well Done.

[@taeviansworldofreptiles3828]

Wow this is a great video. I dont much about birds so it is interesting to see the various methods to help one with such high anxiety.

[@BBsBeasties]

Taevian's World of Reptiles! Thank you!!

[@amandapaintedponycompany1934]

This video was so amazing. I really appreciate your time and effort in getting parrot mom's and dad's the info they need to have a healthy and happy bird. Keep up the good work! I am definitely subscribing!

[@BBsBeasties]

Thank you so much!!! I do my best

[@goldipaul4691]

@@BBsBeasties, WE KNOW YOU DO! WE CAN ALL SEE! KEEP IT UP!

[@goldipaul4691]

I LIKE YOUR COMMENT

[@thebirdflock9753]

Love you my bird literally loves this toy well all of us toys

[@goldipaul4691]

NOW I BETTER GET CRAFTING SOMETHING FOR HIM TO CHEW! THANK YOU!

[@JeremyGoneWildPets]

Such an awesome and educational video! Thanks Bridget, And Joanna!

[@BBsBeasties]

Jeremy's Wild Studio thanks so much Jeremy!!

[@acommonkestrel]

Absolutely loved this video! I don't currently own birds but learning about them is so fascinating. It makes my heart happy to see you talk about Sydney :) your love for her is so evident

[@BBsBeasties]

WonderPetChronicles thank you so much!! I love hearing that because it’s so true 💜

[@MonsitaPin0627]

Thank you for being “You”. For Truly loving birds and recognizing their needs. You are one of those special people who rescued a bird. Takes a special dedicated person such as yourself to do so. You never know what issues a rescue bird will have or what environment they came from. So much more challenging so kudos to you. This is great info and tips on diy toys. My question is how do you know your colored paper you use to stuff the diy toys is safe? How do you know if theyre using safe dyes? Just making sure as those items are easily found in dollar stores.

[@magpie8871]

I found this so so helpful!!! I’m going to the dollar tree later to get a bunch of fun new Safe things ♥️ Thank you so much!

[@BBsBeasties]

Margaret Ellen that’s awesome!!

[@goldipaul4691]

THIS VIDEO WAS VERY HELPFUL BECAUSE My Kakariki (Which Died! 😭) always chewed on paper and I was trying to stop him! I REALLY NEEDED THIS VIDEO! THANK YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!! Please Make A Next Video Of What To Do If Your Bird Is Depressed! My Budgie seems sick and I found out he was DEPRESSED a few days ago! PLEASE WISH ME GOOD LUCK! I will subscribe, I MEAN I HAVE LOL! c:

[@BBsBeasties]

Goldi Paul thank you for the compliment! I’m so sorry to hear about both of your birds. Unfortunately, I no longer have my bird, so I cannot do a video on what to do if your bird is depressed. I suggest doing further research and making sure your budgie has a great diet and great enrichment. I also know that budgies are very social birds and don’t always do well when kept alone. Good luck!!

[@marylynnbrennan5372]

I have a crazy question!! I am always worried about the items I put in the foraging ( is the shredded paper is non-toxic for example)How do you know the paper and toys are non-toxic? I appreciate the video!!

[@BBsBeasties]

marylynn brennan I choose paper and toys that would also be safe for human infants! I just make sure that the toys are appropriate sized and I watch to make sure that the bird isn’t eating the paper, but is just playing with it!

[@shahadalobeidi7805]

Where have you been all my life 😩 i Just went to your online store to check the toys & toy making supplies and i was surprise by the amount of options! And prices too!!! I got a punch of things added to my cart now and I can’t wait to try them out!

[@BBsBeasties]

Shahad Alobeidi I’m so glad!

[@kvwock]

So this is why my bird preens a lot, he doesn’t have a foraging toy, ima go make one lol

[@BBsBeasties]

Jinxed LOL! Foraging is so fun and enriching for birds! Your bird will LOVE foraging toys! 😍

[@kvwock]

I gave him a paper towel and he just chewed it up for a few minutes! It made me smile to see that he was having fun! Now I’m going to make a more advanced toy!

[@BBsBeasties]

Jinxed love that! You can take that paper towel and make little knots along it so it takes them longer to rip it up, or wrap a treat with paper towel so they have to work to get it out!

[@kvwock]

Yeah I put a little millet and then rolled it into a ball so he would have to chew it to get some millet, I also gave him a thin piece of card board and let him chew on it, he wasn’t super interested into it but kept him occupied for a couple minuets

[@BBsBeasties]

Jinxed that’s excellent!

[@laila-vp9ee]

How do I know if the paper I buy is made with bird-safe ink? Alternatively, is there a way I can dye it myself?

[@BBsBeasties]

ethereal ••• explorations the risk of ink/dye toxicity is extremely low these days, especially when it comes to paper products. Things like tissue paper, newspaper, crinkle paper (as shown here), etc are all created using non-toxic dyes. But if you’re uncomfortable using them, you can use koolaid, without the sugar of course!

[@mmmk7733]

Your so pretty 🥺🥰

[@BBsBeasties]

MMM K thanks!

[@lionary]

Very nice video! Can I ask you what size 'pineapple' you are using for Sidney?

[@BBsBeasties]

lionary she’s supposed to use the medium size, technically, but because she goes brought them so fast, I get the large 😂

[@lionary]

@@BBsBeasties thank you!

[@americansailor7967]

Where does one get the items like the ball

[@samanthalouth9581]

What is the cob called? Like the metal part??

[@BBsBeasties]

It’s just a corncob holder for squirrels lol

[@magpie8871]

Where did it get your crinkle paper

[@BBsBeasties]

Just at my local craft store :)

[@magpie8871]

@@BBsBeasties I got some from the dollar tree and I'm worried about harsh dyes.

[@BBsBeasties]

Margaret Ellen just keep an eye on your bird when using it. If your bird is actually eating the paper, stop using it ASAP. But if they’re just shredding it and playing with it, it’s fine :)

[@magpie8871]

@@BBsBeasties Thank you so much for getting back to me so fast!

[@BBsBeasties]

Margaret Ellen no problem! I’m currently on bed rest to keep safely cooking this little bun in my oven, so my phone is right here with me 24/7 lol

[@kellyandscott9657]

She finally stops talking and you will start to learn what you came here for at about the 8 minute mark

[@BBsBeasties]

Kelly and Scott I bet you feel SO proud of yourself. And you’ll certainly make a really huge impact on the rest of the viewers, considering you’re the ONLY one who’s voiced a negative thought about this entire video 👏🏻🙄