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Toy: Butter Tub Gym
Submitted by: Joann Author’s Note: My young budgies love to play peek a boo threw the holes, chase each other through the holes, swing on it, chase the little balls inside, and make noise with their feet on the plastic bottom. What You’ll Need: Large butter tub with lid (thoroughly washed) Nylon rope Cat toy […]
Continue readingGame: Marble Fun
Submitted by: Elena A. Author’s Note: My parakeet had a lot of fun with this. This works best on a carpeted floor; on a hard floor the marble rolls too far. What You’ll Need: Clean marble Instructions: Just place the marble on the floor and gently roll it towards your parakeet. It may take your […]
Continue readingToy: Twine Ladder
Submitted by: Alyndy A ladder made entirely of twine What You’ll Need: About 3 yards of twine Scissors Steps: Step 1: Cut two lengths of twine however long you want your ladder to be, allowing space to tie to cage. Step 2: Lay lengths of twine about 1″ apart, then cut 2 1/2″ lengths of […]
Continue readingToy: Rubber Band Ball
Submitted by: The Bug What You’ll Need: Tissues All-cloth hair bands (these bands are covered in cloth with no rubber exposed and no metal parts) Non toxic twine or string Steps: Step 1: Wad up a good sized ball of tissues about two and one half inches in diameter. Step 2: Around the ball, fasten […]
Continue readingToy: Straw Chew Toy
Submitted by: Anonymous What You’ll Need: 5 to 7 straws (as many as you want!) Steps: Step 1: Gather up all but one of the straws. Step 2: Tie the single straw around the bundle of straws. Now you have a new chew toy for your bird!
Continue readingToy: Ceiling Swing
Submitted by: Nick Author’s Note: Just a simple ceiling perch/swing that my birds love. What You’ll Need: Cage swing (can be purchased from a pet store) Small ceiling hook (can be purchased from a hardware store) Cardboard 1 or 2 plastic hangers Steps: Step 1: Cut a small hole in a circular piece of cardboard […]
Continue readingToy: Paper Muncher
Submitted by: Marissa Author’s Note: Your parakeet may like this toy a lot if it likes to munch on paper. This is a very quick toy to learn how to make. What You’ll Need: Beads Twine Computer paper Steps: Step 1: Get some beads, twine and paper. Step 2: Put the beads on some twine. […]
Continue readingToy: Wedding Gown
Submitted by: Jared Author’s Note: I created this toy when i was bored and was studying for a test. Well i also had a slight cold and i had a box of tissues with me. And for my study notes there was a binder clip. Well I fiddled around with it and eventually it looked […]
Continue readingToy: Toilet Paper Roll Toy
Submitted by: Lillie Author’s Note: This toy is a guaranteed favorite of many budgies! So why not try it out? What You’ll Need: Toilet paper roll (just the cardboard roll) Paper Scissors Sticky tape Steps: Step 1: Cut the toilet roll in a neat half. Step 2: Cut six thin strips of paper and curl […]
Continue readingToy: Yummy Fun
Submitted by: Barbara A fun and delightful treat for your budgies. What You’ll Need: Paper towel roll Scissors Hole puncher Sewing thread A hook of some sort Carrots (shredded) and any other foods your budgie and/or parakeet might like Steps: Step 1: Cut the paper towel roll in half. Step 2: Use the hole puncher […]
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