A bird can easily become unhappy by sitting in an empty birdcage all day. Birds have {strong|solid} beaks and {active|energetic} minds that need to be occupied to keep them happy and engaged. Boredom is the leading cause of plucking in birds, which {results in|leads to} birds pulling out their feathers. This is why it's {important|crucial|essential} to choose the {right|best|appropriate} swings and toys for your pet bird. When {choosing|selecting|picking} swings and toys for your bird, {consider|think about} the following:
Size- When {choosing|selecting|picking} a swing or toy for your bird, {ensure|make sure} that it is the {right|best|appropriate} size. Some swings and toys are {designed|made} for {small|little|tiny} birds and aren't safe for your large bird. Larger pet birds have {stronger|more powerful} beaks, which can {easily|quickly} {break|damage} toys meant for smaller birds. Broken pieces from these toys can be a {potential|possible} choking hazard.
Types- Bird toys are available in different forms with different functionalities. Some toys require foraging, some encourage exercise, some are puzzles, some make noise, and some are foot toys. Some toys are meant to comfort your pet birds, while others are intended to {reduce|decrease|minimize} {anger|rage|temper} and {frustrations|stress}. Get your bird different types of toys to keep him/her entertained. Different types of toys will also keep your bird challenged, release {aggression|aggressiveness}, and keep fit.
Personality- You can {know|understand} your bird's toy personality through observation. This will {help|assist} you to {choose|select|pick} {the best|the most effective} swing and toy for your pet bird. Which types of materials, textures, colors, and/or shapes does your bird {prefer|choose|favor}? Observe how your bird {interacts|engages} with different toys, {colors|shades}, and materials, and use your findings to make the best bird perch and toy selection that will keep your pet entertained.
Safety- Avoid {poorly|improperly} built perches and toys at all costs. Also, stay clear of toys with areas that could trap your birds' head or pinch your bird's toes. Keep in mind that a bird can get his little beak into anything, so {ensure|make sure} that the toys and perches you {buy|purchase|get} are tough enough. This will {avoid|prevent} the risk of them {breaking|damaging} them, {or even|and even} your bird swallowing the {broken|damaged|busted} {pieces|items}.
Toy rotation- {Just like|Similar to} kids, birds also get bored quickly; that is why it's {vital|important|crucial|essential} to rotate their toys. {Don't|Do not} put all the toys in the cage. {Instead|Rather}, put a few and rotate them occasionally. Also, ensure you hide the others where he or she {can't|can not} see them. After a week {or so|or two}, {replace|change} the toys in the cage with the {hidden|surprise} toys. Rotation also {gives|offers} you a chance to {clean|clean up} the toys without {bothering|aggravating} the bird.
Shop at vilano pets in Salt Lake City, UT for a wide selection of bird perches, toys, swings, and ladders for all sizes and types of birds. {For more information|To learn more|To find out more|For more details|For additional information} on bird perches and toys, feel free to call us first at , and a member of our team will be happy to {help|assist} you.