Strategically placed toys can also provide a hiding place for your prey animal when she just doesn't want to be seen. This is especially important if your parrot's cage is in front of a window, as he will need to have a hiding place in case he sees anything scary outside.
We sell many different toys at the Center, through our retail area and our online store (which we are currently in the process of updating). All proceeds from these sales go directly towards the parrots under the Center's care.
Keeping some parrots in toys can be an expensive proposition! Every year we have parrots surrendered to us with only plastic toys, and sometimes with no perches because "he just destroyed them anyway." But that's the point! Parrots need to destroy! Luckily, there are some low-cost alternatives. Many parrots love chewing on catalogs, magazines, magazine inserts, phone books, adding machine tape, and other inexpensive items.
If you're having trouble finding the perfect toys for your parrot, stop by and we may be able to help!
Here is our wall of Chip'n Chew toys. These wood toys are designed and manufactured by shelter volunteers. We also sell many other toys, manufactured by us and others.
Here is a picture of a senegal parrot on one of her favorite toys that her owner bought at the shelter. It's a very versatile toy because is can be used as a perch, destructible toy, and foraging toy!
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