Activate your pet's mind with small bird toys

No matter what size bird you own, from parakeet to parrot, they all need a good space to roam around. Finding the right kind of cage is crucial to your bird's development and happiness. For smaller birds, choose a cage with bars no more than a half inch apart. If the bar spacing is larger than that your pet could fly the coop or get stuck between bars. For larger birds, horizontally spaced bars are necessary because that allows your pet to climb and exercise. You could also add acrylic bird toys to keep them busy. Next, choose a place that is in an active part of your home but is out of direct sunlight and drafts. Finally, be sure to purchase a cage that is big enough to house your bird, food and water dishes, perches and still has room for him to move around. Having the right size cage and adding a few small bird toys will allow your pet to interact with you and his environment!

Keeping your pet in a small space with nothing but a perch is not a good idea. This could lead to screeching, biting and other bad behaviors. Instead, consider a slightly larger cage that has room for acrylic bird toys. Birds are very curious creatures, and they need mental stimulation. Whether you talk to them often, or they are left on their own during the day, the right toy can help them adjust to their new home. Small bird toys need to be strong enough to withstand pecking, otherwise they can pose a danger to your new pet. The Maple Teaser or Pantaloonies are great ideas for smaller birds. Larger breeds need wood or stainless steel parrot toys so that the toys cannot be taken apart and become dangerous.