SNAP!!!!
I have 2 fur kids and they’re not interested in toys much at all. Freddie LOVES tubes, my husband is a carpet fitter so we have access to the old carpet tubes and he realy likes them. He also likes the cat teasers you can get but that’s about it really. Hattie couldn’t care less about any toys, she is only interested in getting into mischief and finding the smallest hole to crawl into! Because of this I try and put things like old boxes, plastic and paper bags, anything smelly down on the floor for her to nosy at! They both do like towel rides though, just shake it at them and they dance and dook then jump on for a ride!!
Don’t worry too much just keep trying things as long as they’re not too expensive and anyways your ferret will love you the best cos you’re his fave toy!! Good luck xx

Cockatiel Toys–6 Fun Toys For Your Pet Cockatiel

Cockatiels may be on the small end of the parrot scale, but they personalities are huge. Happy, fun-loving, energetic and beautiful they are one of the most sought after pet birds. They will depend on you to help keep them happy by providing interesting and challenging activities.

Providing and rotating safe yet exciting toys is an excellent way to keep your bird content. Here are 6 suggestions for toys that fit the bill on every level.

Edible Toys-Millets, pinecones that are stocked with a variety of fruits, nuts and seeds, organic wheat grass, flaxseed sprigs are just a few examples of treats that can be hung in the cage to make life fun and good tasting for your Cockatiel. Mineral block toys are also a great way to provide necessary vitamins and minerals for those birds that choose to ignore the cuttlebone.

Perches-This is a fun way to provide exercise for your bird’s feet, helps trim their nails and beaks naturally, provide an opportunity for them to chew, and depending on the composition can supply them with essential minerals such as those made of cuttlebone. These have a very natural look to them and will make your cage more picturesque to humans and more natural to your Tiel as well.

A variety of sizes are always available, so be sure to select the one that’s right for your bird and your cage. Your bird will love a platform or shelf that they can sleep on or use when they are ill or if they are handicapped in some way.

Sounds–Every cage and bird area needs toys that make sounds–bells and beads are favorites. Small parts should be removed or securely fastened so that there is no possibility that your bird can choke on them.

Foot Toys–They are probably more accurately described as foot and beak toys because they require your bird to use both to play. Many contain materials for shredding that are colorful, flavored, and refillable.

Swings–These are a favorite because they probably feel like tree branches swaying in the wild. Swings that have safe objects of different textures that are colorful and chewable serve a dual purpose.

Forage-Since birds spend hours foraging for food in the wild these toys make use of their natural instincts. These toys involve placing food or treats inside a toy that your bird must then figure out how to get. This uses their intelligence and reasoning to solve the problem for a tasty reward, and can occupy their interest for hours.

Have several or 4 that you can rotate in and out the cage as well as providing a variety of treats inside each time. Always make the treat one that your bird feels is a “must have”. Make sure woods and materials used are certified as bird safe, and that links or rope used to hang the toys are tight so there is no chance of feet or beaks getting caught.

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