You probably wouldn’t give a toy that is meant for a 12-tyear-old to a one-year-old and you should take the same fcare when choosing toys for your bird.
Little birds need small bird toys
Small birds need small bird toys just like small humans need small toys. Getting toys that are too large for your bird will intimidate your bird and may actually be a safety hazard to your bird. Chances are, if you get the wrong toy your bird will probably be OK, it just won't play with the toy.
What kind of toys are small bird toys?
Small bird toys include perches, pecking blocks, mirrors, colorful doodads that make noise and ropes. Regardless of your bird's size, you should get the bird at least a few perches. Birds use perches as exercise bars and need them to keep in shape. Hopping from perch to perch keeps the bird active and is also a great way to prevent the bird from getting arthritis.
Perches
When looking for perches as small bird toys, make sure you get a perch that the bird can actually hold on to. If you get a perch that is too thick, the bird will have trouble holding on. Because small birds are so small, you probably aren't going to have to worry too much about getting perches that are too large. One more thing to remember when getting bird perches as small bird toys; make sure you know what the perch is made of. Different types of wood are toxic to different birds so ask some questions!
Colorful toys
Birds can see in color and they absolutely love colorful toys. So, when looking for small bird toys, pick some that are brightly colored. Many small bird toys hang from the cage and have components that are stacked on top of each other. This concept allows the bird to climb around. These toys are great for small birds, but as with the bird perches, you need to make sure that any wooden toys are made out of wood that is non-toxic to the bird.
Birds also like small birds toys that show their reflection. Birds aren't necessarily vain, but they will spend a lot of time chirping to their reflection if given the opportunity. This can be a very entertaining enterprise for the bird owner.
You should gradually introduce your bird to its small bird toys. Remember that you're adding something to its cage, which is its safe place. A bird can feel threatened if too much is added to fast. Don't let this discourage you from buying small bird toys. Small birds love small bird toys and will play with properly sized, safe toys.
