STOP wasting money on your bird | diy bird toys

[@sunlight4169]

Sweet little bird - good luck with him (or her?) such a cutie pie. I just buy leather strips and materials to make my own toys. I am not very trusting of dollar stores since they had some bad press about the heavy metals or something bad in their toothpaste (China), so it makes me wonder about anything else they have including painted things (what's in the paint -- and most of dollar store comes from China -- even some of China's costume jewelry has been found to have cadmium -- yikes - now THAT is scary ?) But I love your wood toys and the rope idea !!

[@parrotaviary4326]

Wow what a comment sounds like you been doing this awhile thanks so much for watching friend!

[@susanlawrence7562]

Aw you love your birds. I love your ideas! I have four cockatiels. Three of them males and one female because we used to have more so we know by who they were mating. When you buy a bird they should tell you the sex of the bird. The males from my experience are more aggressive and the females act just the way we ladies should act. The birds I have now are 15 years old. Enjoyed your video thanks!

[@futured8060]

I’m a young teen and I can’t make a lot of money so I’ve found diy is the way to go! My birds have never really liked the expensive plastic/non shreddable toys anyways but they love the toys I make with paper and other safe things :)

[@parrotaviary4326]

That’s awesome glad your learning earlier on that you can save money and your birds still enjoy there self!

[@123451988r]

Just a teen? I'm only 8

[@Hayata_dair_hersey95]

Raising bird isn't hobby it is a privilege. Specifically bonding with the bird. That love and trust you gain from your bird if you could is hardship work. But making toys I do that too while my bird watches me free flying in my room.

[@parrotaviary4326]

Ty for your kind words

[@Prajaktashimpi]

Very true. When I got them home I had bought tous for them they don't play with toys and when they see me making some for them they just love it it is another way of expressing your love and attention for them my parrot appreciates even when I do extra cleaning in their space some day

[@parrotaviary4326]

They definitely embrace creativity

[@the_ocean_is_a_soup8865]

I do recommend taking out the dowel perches Because they are just really bad in buying some more natural perches but the roped one is fine I would add some more rope and make places thicker and thinner

[@missmammamia]

Thank you! You inspired me to make my own which I have been meaning to but you are absolutely right! As a birb owner buying toys gets overwhelming indeed! Your birb looks so happy to be under your care with lots of perches and toys!!

[@parrotaviary4326]

Oh wow Ty

[@Shock_spot.Official]

Thank you so much sir this motivates me a lot I'm an a teenager (+14) I was struggling to have some toys for my bird when I clicked your video your opinion really changed my mind Thank you❤

[@parrotaviary4326]

I’m so very glad I could help you out what kind of bird do you own?

[@helenajrgensen3157]

Amazing idea with the rope in the corner. I must try that. Thanks

[@parrotaviary4326]

Glad you like the idea

[@canisequis9258]

So many great ideas! Thank you for posting this. Your bird is so sweet ❤

[@Bazoonk337]

The hammock idea is genius! I’ve never thought about that! I’ve always planned to buy a hammock for him but this is much better!

[@parrotaviary4326]

I’m so glad you appreciate the idea

[@BirdsTV4U]

Do it yourself are my favourite videos Thanks for sharing 👍

[@kaylaallen555]

❤ your so sweet with him ❤

[@amandacosner]

I love diy! And saving money. Lol. Great ideas!!

[@parrotaviary4326]

Ty for watching and me too

[@maggieb369]

Your bird is such a lovely colour!

[@parrotaviary4326]

Thank you

[@alkashrivastav6855]

Thanku😊

[@parrotaviary4326]

Your welcome

[@chartan8527]

What kind of glue do you use? Do u use any varnishing?

[@parrotaviary4326]

On what part

[@LumberJacked89]

Happy looking bird 👍

[@parrotaviary4326]

Ty

[@ilikefriedchicken6139]

I NEEDED this. So many times have I bought expensive toys for my bird just for him to destroy it and get bored of it in a few days.

[@parrotaviary4326]

Lol well im glad it waa helpful its not that we dont mind spending money on our feathered friends but to waste money is a different story thanks for watching btw 🙂 🦜🦜🦜

[@ilikefriedchicken6139]

@@parrotaviary4326 that’s very true I would gladly spend that much or even more if he would enjoy it more

[@BirdsTV4U]

@@ilikefriedchicken6139 agree 👍

[@constancelindsey3946]

Same here lots of money for toys and he usually won't even touch them! Frustrating...he likes bells, mirrors, and cardboard boxes to chew up...have had him for 31 years...mini McCaw...I like your idea on the tree limbs and the tree.

[@ciphers327]

But the point of the toy is to be destroyed

[@mackmckendrick9205]

Great ideas Ty!!

[@parrotaviary4326]

Ty

[@prima-luce]

omg a quaker! they’re so cute. i love their puffy cheeks and mischievous black eyes. sadly, they’re not allowed in california. these are ingenious tips which i cannot wait to implement to my daily bird mom routine. some other suggestions i have include stuffing brown paper lunch bags with papers, straws, and treats for more foraging enrichment and buying cheap cork stoppers in bulk, hiding treats in them, and stringing them up around the house (also great for encouraging mobility!) you can also buy large dog snuffle mats for a reusable toy and hide seeds in various spots to simulate ground foraging behavior for parrots whose wild conspecifics naturally do so (like cockatoos). but it would be engaging for any parrot species. i believe there are places you can get small cardboard boxes for free which you can then place a stainless bowl of pellets inside for more challenging foraging opportunities. to make it even more difficult, you can wrap the bowl in paper and secure it with a rubber band or string so the bird has to unravel two things before it can get its meal. also, stainless steel baffle cages and the rings of fortune toy i think are some must have indestructible options. if you want materials to build your own bird toys, my safe bird store has lots of resources most of which come in several sets for a dollar or under. if you feel like splurging, i recommend the sockatoo. you can make something similar at home just by cutting small holes into a large clean and dry sock and filling it with whatever you want. i’ll edit this comment if i remember anything else. great vid 🙌🏻

[@parrotaviary4326]

Wow you have some amazing ideas I might just too try as well thanks for your deep engaged comment and suggestions

[@skinnydee1886]

You've created a wonderful home for your beautiful bird. Btw, if you do have any perches that are smooth, you can purchase Vetwrap and wrap it around them; Vetwrap sticks to itself so it's very easy to use. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and your lovely bird with us. God bless you both 🙏🌹

[@parrotaviary4326]

Thanks for your kind words

[@YasarHabib]

This is awesome. Thanks for sharing your creative ideas!

[@parrotaviary4326]

Your awesome thanks for watching with a creative perspective

[@patriciaelg1464]

Great ideas and your bird is so beautiful! I have parakeets and I cut up strips of paper (black and white ink), crumple it together and fasten it to their cage with a twist tie. They love to chew it.

[@parrotaviary4326]

Great ideas

[@rickyrodriguez3244]

Nice setup n theme

[@Moe-ge6vv]

Great job!

[@parrotaviary4326]

Ty

[@queenbee6345]

Well done you. I love the love you have for your beautiful little bird. Very inspiring, thank you 😘👏👏👏👏👏

[@parrotaviary4326]

Oh wow thanks so much!

[@thebirdmaster7]

All your toys and branches look absolutely amazing I would be careful about the dowel perch but I don't think you need to worry about it because you have so many other options for your bird to perch on I would suggest adding toys that he can absolutely destroy like paper or cardboard

[@parrotaviary4326]

Aww thank you so very much

[@TheEntertainmentPortal]

🎉🎉🎉nice

[@TM-em8np]

I see a happy bird your home looks like mine!!!

[@parrotaviary4326]

Haha mini zoo over here and thanks 🙏

[@spideyman111]

Thanks for this. I need to save money anyway!!

[@parrotaviary4326]

Lol im glad you found it enjoyable and useful 😉

[@_PapayaAce_]

“Don’t waste money on your bird” Some jerk: *ok! Yeets bird and bird cage out window*

[@parrotaviary4326]

This is funny and sad at same time lol

[@donnetteschumacher4321]

Thank you I’m getting a Quarter parrot soon things are so high money now😊

[@parrotaviary4326]

No problem enjoy take it slow don’t get stressed out let your feathered friend warm up to you

[@donnetteschumacher4321]

@@parrotaviary4326 I had conure birds but one passed away then my last baby it fly away

[@paulthomas7641]

Noticed hes in the kitchen im funny with birds being in the kitchen because of the dangers of cooking this was very creative diy video thanks

[@parrotaviary4326]

Hey hello firstly thanks for watching this isn’t a kitchen though it’s just a spare servants quarters upstairs or at least that’s what I’m assuming it was used for this house is a 100 years old. This room was simply a spare room with a sink ironically in it but no cooking in here. So I turned it into there aviary

[@katherinekelly4782]

Great ideas

[@Leahcamps]

Love this! Love the diy shelf you made! Will definitely try that! I will say tho, plastic isn’t the best material to use, especially if they chew it a lot, but you only have one or two things, that should be fine😊 I love how much love you are showing your parrots, they look so healthy and happy! Keep up the good work!😊

[@parrotaviary4326]

Thank you for such a wonderful comment I’m slacking on videos but me and spazz both thank you 🦜

[@silvana9615]

Thank you for your advice! Beautiful bird 💐 Greetings from London.

[@parrotaviary4326]

Oh wow well hello and thanks so much for watching!

[@katlynn3495]

Nice!!!

[@parrotaviary4326]

Ty hope you enjoyed it

[@angelrocco2024]

Shein is good for some bird stuff to be honest but yeah if you can make things as well then 😊 good

[@lesvinrivera6912]

You can also make a bird trap where you can catch birds

[@jase123111]

I love you accent!

[@parrotaviary4326]

Lol thanks I suppose

[@Sevenspsychoticepisodes]

Heck yeah brotherman!!

[@bigbiemacaw]

I trained Macaw in a circus, we were handed a rescue Macaw in every town we hit, so since my thing is to take rescue macaws who can't fly for what ever reason. I work on flight training, I have a free flight 3 year old who helps encourage the rescues to fly..birds need toys , I'm about to open my website, I'm going to try post videos of my super diy toys so ppl can make them, but if they don't have time to I hope they'll get some form me my whole thing will be trying to keep it cheap..

[@parrotaviary4326]

That’s amazing thanks for your service to these beautiful creatures

[@etinsc522]

That's really a cute bird!

[@parrotaviary4326]

Thanks he is a butthead lol

[@etinsc522]

@@parrotaviary4326 - Oh no, LOL!

[@marydupureur1947]

​@parrotaviary4326 I used to own a quaker but sadly he passed 8 years ago now I have an Indian ringneck that loves to find trouble .

[@venelopi_kawaii4873]

where did u buy his cage btw he/she so cute

[@parrotaviary4326]

I actually got it from a buddy

[@nataliasada4522]

no plastic for your bird!it is not good for them

[@Thesupermanfromkuwait]

It’s water and food is in a plastic type of box is that ok?

[@willy_dilly]

@@Thesupermanfromkuwaityes it is ok as long as you keep them clean I think the person is talking about flimsy plastic toys that the bird might try to chew up and swallow.

[@Thesupermanfromkuwait]

@@willy_dilly oh thx

[@sitnspin1819]

This mindset also goes for cat toys! Cats will enjoy a cat toy for a short time, then get bored. Making them stuff is so much easier and cheaper.

[@parrotaviary4326]

Noted!

[@libertyforall5764]

Yeah, it's very easy to make them toys. As you said you can look them up, but then make a copy, or similar.

[@parrotaviary4326]

Ty for watching

[@CHOP-il1cb]

Bro got indian genes. Haha, lol. Btw, I loved the way you love your friend

[@parrotaviary4326]

This has got to be the coolest compliment ty

[@the_ocean_is_a_soup8865]

I love taking the bird toys that my birds have destroyed taking them apart taking the things that I can reuse i’m making new toys a lot of it becomes for toys because I don’t have enough to make an actual toy but still it works

[@parrotaviary4326]

Can’t go wrong with diy

[@andrewandalon8752]

YEAH!!! im a hill billy like you buddy!!!

[@parrotaviary4326]

What birds you keep

[@etinsc522]

What kind of bird did you get?

[@parrotaviary4326]

I have two quakers

[@etinsc522]

I never would have guessed that he's a quaker. Sure is pretty. Enjoy them!

[@marshawilson8814]

Good ideas but you should not crowd your birds cage so much and that dowel perch is awful even with some rope on it oh but I like your outside of the cage area

[@the_ocean_is_a_soup8865]

I also recommend removing that mirror because it can make your birds hormonal because they think it’s another bird

[@parrotaviary4326]

Ironically they don’t even hang out in there cage they drop in too eat and then come right back out!

[@johngarrhet2235]

Hemp rope, eh? I need to get a Hemp growing license smh..

[@Phoenix.Sparkles]

A macaw would probably destroy everything in that cage within a week

[@parrotaviary4326]

Lol you are most certainly right but if I could afford a macaw I’d make sturdier toys and such also he wouldn’t be in this small of a cage ☺️😉

[@krystalanderson5880]

Grab some pieces of paper put Millet on his favorite tree inside of it and crumble up a couple small pieces of course with the tree in it and then string it up like a necklace for a foraging toy and yeah you're on a totally right track cuz you can come up with so much stuff to make for your birds I find those windmills at the dollar store and just stuff paper in there little not even half inches smaller pieces all up in it so they can just pull it out pull it out pull it out and give him something to do because for drinking and destroying things and playing with toys is the best enrichment we can give them since they are captive birds but I own five birds they're all team team mutated love birds one is yellow orange white with a green tint and her name is butters then I have a lovebird that is her buddy who is dark blue baby blue black gray white and purple then two cockatiels that are stuck at the hip together they're two females they're both sisters and my pineapple conure rocket oh and the cockatiels names are BB and mighty a rose-breasted Cockatoo and I do stay at home and I've had my birds for years now they do take a lot of my attention and time and get jealous of each other but I would love to add one more bird a Indian ringneck or ecliptice bird there are really amazing bird but which one do you think kind of think the Indian ringneck would be the best choice but I totally love your bird I love Quakers that's a Quaker correct very nice color I love the green and I love the blue but I think the green ones are prettier but it's so hard to tell I have a friend that just got Sierra parakeets they are not really well known birds when they are totally awesome love to spin around you flips and yes I only have my birds go in their cage in the night so they have their whole own room too with rope that I actually find at the dollar store and hang up and if I have to braid it to make it thicker for them to hold on to it that's fine because it's so cheap to buy a big huge thing of rope to hang and then sometimes boxes every few feet on the rope that they like to go into and then come back out and keep scaling on the rope as you keep building that room up you'll see what works for you but a great job looks amazing give yourself a pat on the back and keep up the great work I wish you many many happy years with you and your feathered baby and I wish you good health Good Fortune and happiness sending love from AZ

[@lisabek72]

All that rope is so dangerous.....

[@DANIELMUNOZ-om8zb]

I'm pretty sure that your bird is a girl, because of the color of it's light pink nose. And if it had a purple nose it with be a boy?

[@parrotaviary4326]

I have not herd of this method of sexing them but perhaps

[@Detroit-1980]

No sound

[@smokeybear390]

This video is not right. its all left thought there was no audio until i put my other headphone in

[@kathywells7182]

The males are the pretty ones are the males

[@kusinara8936]

Ropes are not great for birds

[@lisabek72]

Plastic.....come on man

[@lottatroublemaker6130]

Plastic rings - you can buy cheap multicolor shower curtain rings for arounds $2… 🤗💚🦜💚

[@parrotaviary4326]

great idea