We talk all of the time about how important toys are to a parrot's well-being in captivity. In the wild, they are busy all day, procuring food, raising babies, flying, avoiding predators, etc. The relatively safe caged life we provide is boring in comparison! And a bored parrot is more likely to pluck, scream, bite, and exhibit other undesirable behaviors.
Obviously, this does not mean that all undesirable behaviors can be eliminated by adding toys to a parrot's cage! But, toys are an essential part of a happy parrot's life.
Properly caring for so many birds at the Center is very expensive. We have to pay to house (rent, utilities, etc.), feed, vet, and entertain them. The adoption fee we charge does not cover the true cost of maintaining such a facility.
In order to not rely so much on donations, CARE has a retail store stocked with exciting and healthy products for your feathered friends. And, if there's something in particular you'd like us to stock, just ask and we'll see what we can do!
If you haven't been up to visit us recently, we've rearranged some things in order to stock a larger selection of food, toys, perches, and other accessories.
Best of all, all proceeds go directly back into the Center, allowing us to help even more birds in need. Thanks for your support over the years! We couldn't do it without you!
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This is what we need:
It's 100% cotton fabric, pinked to a size of approximately 11 1/2" X 1 1/2". We prefer that the fabric be brightly colored, as that is what attracts the parrots! Also, that the back of the fabric is also colored as much as possible, instead of being white on the back. Parrots love color and excitement!
She was destroying toys at an alarming rate. Our volunteers tried to think of ways in which we could make toy destruction a bit more complicated for her, while at the same time perhaps extending the life of her toys a bit. A bird going through $50 worth of toys every day can get a bit expensive!
This has worked out beautifully! In order to get to the toy, she now has to shred the box covering it. Therefore, she's spending more time playing, leaving her less time for feather destruction. Foraging for toys!
It's true that keeping a parrot in toys can be an expensive proposition; however, toys are so important for the emotional well-being of captive parrots. Far too frequently, we see the impact that a toy-deprived environment has on these intelligent parrots. By stretching our minds a bit, we can figure out inexpensive ways to keep them occupied!
Parrots love to be part of the action! They are flock animals. In the wild, a lone bird is often a dead bird, as they are more susceptible to predator attacks. Frequently being left alone and unable to communicate with their flock is one reason why many companion birds develop behavior problems, including screaming (for attention) or plucking (from frustration).
Obviously, this does not mean that all undesirable behaviors can be eliminated by adding toys to a parrot's cage! But, toys are an essential part of a happy parrot's life.
Properly caring for so many birds at the Center is very expensive. We have to pay to house (rent, utilities, etc.), feed, vet, and entertain them. The adoption fee we charge does not cover the true cost of maintaining such a facility.
In order to not rely so much on donations, CARE has a retail store stocked with exciting and healthy products for your feathered friends. And, if there's something in particular you'd like us to stock, just ask and we'll see what we can do!
If you haven't been up to visit us recently, we've rearranged some things in order to stock a larger selection of food, toys, perches, and other accessories.
Best of all, all proceeds go directly back into the Center, allowing us to help even more birds in need. Thanks for your support over the years! We couldn't do it without you!
