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George Bailey the Moluccan Cockatoo Loves His New FunTime Birdy Bird Toys
Hello Ann and Mark, Thank you so much for making the new bird toys for George Bailey’s play stand. They are perfect!! The package arrived yesterday and we put the first toy on his stand this afternoon. I’m enclosing 2 pictures. It took him a few minutes to look it over, and then he started to work on it. I’ll…
Read More »Groot The Macaw Riding his Mango Skateboard
Sent in by Groot’s Mom Kerstin A. “We are super impressed and wanted to say everything was great shipping, quickness, quality and kindness with the extra goodies that were thoroughly enjoyed by Groot.We have not tried everything yet as he is a baby and not super good motivated but we started with the skateboard.Thank you again” Thank you so much…
Read More »Scooby the Umbrella Cockatoo Loves Her FunTime Birdy Foot Toys Video
Scooby loves her FunTime Birdy sample foot toys that was sent to her. Check out her video!!! Here is what Scooby’s Mom Wendy had to say: “I got the two nail perches for Scooby….and Gracie! They have helped so much. Ty. And they loved the toys! Of course Scooby keeps a toy like 5 minutes. It’s really hard to keep…
Read More »Why Interaction is so Important for Parrots
It is important to know that Parrots are very social creatures and they need stimulation to thrive and be happy. If you are a new parrot owner or a parrot owner for a long time….parrots are like children in a feathered suit. They need to be stimulated via bird toys, trick training toys and their human companions. A great way…
Read More »Preening and Why It is Important to Your Parrot
If you have a parrot, you know that preening is an activity that a parrot does on a daily basis. It is much more than looking good and appealing to to their feathered friends but it is an essential part of keeping their feathers maintained and in good shape. Some parrots use preening to get rid of old feathers that…
Read More »Marshmellow the Umbrella Cockatoo 32nd Birthday Party
We celebrated our Umbrella Cockatoo Marshmellow’s 32nd Birthday this past weekend. All her feathered brothers were in attendance to celebrate. Here are some pics. She just loved her new bird toys.
Read More »Hannah the African Grey Loves to Chew Her Wood
This video is sent in by Hannah’s Mom Joanie S.. Hannah just loves to chew her small wood slices and balsa squares. Press the “Play” button to watch video.
Read More »Tiki the Cockatiel Loves his New FunTime Birdy Bird Toys
Tiki the Cockatiel just loves his new FunTime Birdy bird toys…..this is what his Mom Melanie had to say “Tiki loves his toys and started destroying them as soon as I put them in his cage. Thanks for making them and getting them shipped so quickly!Melanie and Tiki (Florida)
Read More »Grocery Shopping for your Bird
Some people have the mistaken idea that feeding a parrot is simple and easy. However, if you believe that all you need to do is pick up some bird seed from the store once in a while, you are in for a surprise. Feeding a parrot is much more involved than that. In order to have a healthy, happy bird…
Read More »Did you know these Birdy Tips?
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Read More »Molting 101 by Susan Clubb from Pet Age Magazine May 2009
Article by Dr. Susan Clubb published in HANDSOn. Download the full PDF article here.
Read More »Why is my Bird Afraid of his Bird Toys
Every bird is different in personality. Some parrots love to play with a new bird toy right away while some parrots can be very picky about which bird toy they will play with. There are even some birds that are literally terrified of bird toys and will not play with bird toys at all. Parrots are a lot like humans…
Read More »Why Does my Bird Need a Parrot Playgym?
Imagine staying in the same room every day, all day, never having the chance to leave. Your food and water is brought to you daily but you can never leave that room. That is the life of a feathered companion who does not have time out of his home (cage). Leaving a bird in a cage 24 hours a day…
Read More »When your Parrot Molts
Our Parakeet Charlie is going through a bad Molt. You may say what is a “Molt”. Molting for your feathered friend is a birds process to shed and replace their feathers with new ones. This is a very stressful time for your bird. Molting can be triggered by seasonal light changes, the ending of raising baby chicks, changes in temperature…
Read More »What Foods should my Parrot Eat to Stay Healthy
Getting your feathered friend to eat healthy foods can be a very daunting task. Our Cockatoo Marshmellow enjoys her pellets like Caitec’s Oven Fresh Pellets and Harrison’s Bird pellets but eating healthy vegetables and fruits….she is as picky as they come. All I can say is that it takes time and patience……it worked with Marshemllow. She now enjoys her vegetables…
Read More »What to Look For when Purchasing a Bird Cage for your Parrot
The first thing to remember when purchasing a bird cage for your bird is that your birds’ cage is his/her domain or home. This is the place where they will spend a good portion of their days and nights when they are not out on their playgym or bird stand. Make sure the cage is wide enough so that your…
Read More »Types of Bird Perches you Should Have in your Birds Cage
It is so important to have many different types of surfaces for your bird to perch on in his home. When you think about it your bird never sits down or gets off of his feet so he is always standing 24 hours a day 7 days a week even when he is sleeping. Can you imagine if you stood…
Read More »The 4 Types of Bird Toys Your Parrot Must Have
There are 4 types of bird toys your parrot must have in their bird cage. These types of toys will make for a well adjusted bird who is not wanting for your attention by screaming or plucking his feathers. Chewable Toys Chewable bird toys are the toys that once you put it in your bird’s cage, he immediately tears them…
Read More »The 4 Holiday Bird Safety Tips every Parrot Owner Should Know
Keeping your bird safe is important at anytime but during holidays it is especially important to be more vigilant with your birds safety. Here are 4 bird holiday safety tips that every parrot owner should know. Safety Tip #1: Be very careful of non-stick cookware and teflon. All humans who share their homes with birds should have a non-stick (teflon)…
Read More »The 3 Steps to Teaching your Bird to Play with Bird Toys
Every bird like every human is an individual with individual likes and dislikes. Sharing my life with birds for over 20 years, I have found that when I have maintained these three steps I have been able to turn the most finicky birds into to bird toy players. Demonstrate New Bird Toys to your Birds I have found the best…
Read More »Spring Cleaning your Bird Cage
Spring is a time of renewal…..time to open windows, clean and freshen up our homes from the long winter months. Spring is also the time to clean and freshen up your feathered friends home as well. I like to take all my bird cages out and really clean them. I like to scrub them down and hose them off at…
Read More »Safe Parrot Toy Material for your Bird
Whether you are new bird owner or an experienced bird owner, it is extremely important to buy parrot toys that are safe for your feathered friend(s). Many bird toys and bird toy parts can be very dangerous to your bird without you even knowing it. Here’s What to Look For: Metal Chain Make sure that the metal chain that is…
Read More »Preventing Obesity in Parrots
The majority of pet parrots are well-taken care of and are provided with an abundance of delicious food. They have little need to exercise and often spend their days standing leisurely on their bird stand or in their bird cage. Unfortunately, this lifestyle can lead to obesity. Many veterinarians cite obesity as the number one health concern among our feathered…
Read More »Parrot Intelligence and Foot Preference
Does your parrot favor one foot to another? Our African Grey Jerry always needs to be picked up on his left side. Whenever you pick him on the right side he will not step up. Also, when he eats it is always using his left foot. As a matter of fact, when Jerry plays with his foot toys or even…
Read More »Lifespan of Parrots
As a devoted parrot owner, no doubt you want your bird around for many years to come. The truth is that a well-cared for parrot can outlive its owner. So purchasing a feathered friend may indeed be a lifelong commitment. However, keep in mind that a parrot’s lifespan is directly linked to the quality of care he/she receives. There are…
Read More »How Many Bird Toys Should My Parrot Have in His Bird Cage?
There are many different opinions about this subject. A lot of bird owners will say “my bird doesn’t like to play” or “my bird destroys his/her bird toys right away so I don’t want to buy that many toys for him”. The truth of the matter is that birds need at least 10 to 14 toys in their cage at…
Read More »Common Questions about Parrots
Common Questions about Parrots Parrots are fascinating creatures……and parrot ownership is one of the greatest adventures you’ll ever have in a lifetime. It can be a truly rewarding experience, provided you are up to the challenge. Here are a few common questions about parrots: 1. How do parrots learn to talk? Parrots talk because they are taught to do so.…
Read More »8 tips for a Healthy and Happy Parrot
Parrots can be complex individuals. But if you familiarize yourself with your particular species of parrot, it is not too difficult to keep your feathered friend happy and content. As a parrot owner, this should be your top priority. Birds who become bored can develop all sorts of emotional problems including feather plucking, screaming, self-mutilation and depression. To avoid this…
Read More »Bagel Swing for African Grey and Amazon Size Birds
Our newest creation…The Bagel Bird Swing…Great for African Greys, Amazons and Severe Macaws….A great place to rest your feet after a long day of play <3 <3 FunTime Birdy Ann https://goo.gl/EcBWW7
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