Living with parrots has enriched my life in ways that I'm just not able to put into words.  The one thing I have found to be true is that they are individuals each having their own opinion about what toys they like and how they like to play with them.  What is safe for one may not be for another.  As caretakers it is our duty to make sure we provide the best toys that will stimulate and enrich our birds' lives while keeping them safe.  One of the best ways to do this is by making toys yourself and tailoring them to fit each individual bird.

I have tried to incorporate many textures and materials in the toys I offer hoping that you will get an idea of just what types of parts your bird prefers.  I have also found that by mixing shredders with soft and hard woods and other natural materials it promotes play.  Birds tend to start with parts they can chew up quickly such as grapevine balls and soft plastics.  Once they realize how much fun it is to destroy a part they will work their way to the harder textures and learn to play with a larger variety.  

I am also trying to offer a large variety of toy parts.  Most of these are tried and true and have passed countless tests with many birds.  My hope is to continue to add more parts as the business grows.   I have tried to keep the prices low and to sell parts individually.  In some cases, I have found it is better to sell them in small quantities than as singles so that I am able to knock a few more cents off the price.  If you are trying to find a particular part that you are interested in buying on a regular basis please let me know and I will try to carry it for you.

Just a reminder that whenever you give a new bird toy or toy part to your bird it should be under supervision until you know how your bird will play with it.  Any toy or part is potentially dangerous.  Make sure all types of rope and sisal are kept shortened as parts are chewed off to prevent it from becoming a noose.  Parrots should be watched with plastic parts to make sure they are not being chewed then swallowed.  Links in metal chains should be small enough to prevent toes and nails from becoming caught inside them.  Plastic Rings should be sized large enough or small enough so that not only will their heads not become stuck but their bodies as well.  O Rings should be closed tight enough so your bird can not get it's tongue, toes, nails, etc. caught  between the two ends.  All this boils down to two things:  Know your bird and how he plays. 

When you leave this site I hope it will be with a new idea for creating a toy for your feathered friends.  Thank you.