Birds are such colorful characters! They sing, jump, hop and run all the while chirping and showing so much character, they really have fantastic personalities. Like any animal that is smart however they need entertainment to ensure they are happy! You don't have to break the bank to entertain your pet cockatiel but if you are out of the house a lot or even if you are home to look after your cockatiel it is essential that they have some toys or at least something to entertain themselves with! Here are a few really easy ideas that you can add to your cockatiels cage to keep your feathered friend entertained and happy!
Try a new hang toy to play with
When birds are in their native habitat they are jumping in bushes, climbing trees and scaling all kinds of things! Try and bring some of this natural habitat into your birds everyday life by adding some climbing toys to your aviary or perch. If you have a climb toy that uses rope (often toys will come with wooden chew blocks and bells) ensure that the rope is 100% cotton and free of any chemicals as your cockatiel will probably eat some of it during daily nibbles.
Adding a new perch will spruce up the cage!
Your cockatiel is going to spend most of his or her time standing on a perch so it's important you have a good one. A word of warning, some plastic perches sold in pet stores can actually cause foot problems with cockatiels and parakeets! It is best to have an all natural soft wooden perch and just keep an eye on your bird's feet to ensure no problems occur.
If you don't have much of a budget for cockatiel toys you can even find a suitable fallen branch and construct your own little perch, your cockatiel has feet built for the wild and they will enjoy nibbling on any bark or imperfections in the wood.
Should I get my cockatiel a mirror?
There are two different thoughts amongst bird owners on this question! I personally have found my birds have always enjoyed a mirror and they have always remained just as tame and there haven't been any negative implications that I could see. Cockatiels can spend many hours in front of their mirrors and this leads some pet owners to believe they may be too infatuated with themselves and this becomes a problem with hand taming and bonding.
Cockatiels shred stuff
Cotton ropes are wonderful to give your cockatiel because they break apart and won't cause any negative health problems! Cockatiels will pull apart and shred anything they can get their beaks on so before your bird starts eating your house it is best to get some cuttlebone or even paper, tissues or cotton wool for your cockatiel to shred
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