Just as there are age-appropriate toys for children, there are size-appropriate toys for birds.

In general, the toys we make in various sizes are recommended for:

     ** Extra-small: Finches, Canaries, Budgies, etc.

     ** Small: Parrotlets (usually heavy toy players), Lovebirds, Cockatiels (often light toy players), small Conures, etc.

     ** Medium: Caiques, Indian Ringnecks, Senegals, large Conures, African Greys, small Amazons, etc.

     ** Large: Macaws, large Amazons, Cockatoos, etc.

When selecting a sleep-toy, birds often prefer to snuggle up next to something in their color-family. Your bird's natural instinct is to sleep in a flock, with one of it's kind next to it. This usually isn't possible in our homes but we can provide them substitutes.

Our toys come with twist-closure hangers. Never use snap-closure hangers or wire (bread) twist-ties.

Yes, birds see in color – perhaps better than people do. Your feathered friend may have a favorite color and/or most despised color. Their preferences may remain the same throughout their lives, or they may change over time. Use your good observations to help determine these things.

Birds need various types of toys:

     ** “Puzzle” toys that cause them to think and ponder

     ** Destructible toys – yes you should spend money on toys you know full well they are going to tear up! That is part of what birds do!

     ** “Indestructible” toys (or least ones that will take longer to destroy!)

     ** Foraging toys that food and special treats can be hidden in

     ** Activity toys, such as swings and ladders