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Exploration. Investigation. Discovery. These are
all innate in birds. A whole industry has grown
up around pet bird foraging. Provide plenty of
foraging opportunities and you may just prevent
behavior problems, such as feather picking or
screaming, that may be caused by boredom.
Feeders that allow foraging for daily nutrition and toys that address foraging behaviors are available, but what about finding foraging opportunities where you might not have thought they exist? |
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Peter's Nature Apple Treats are hollowed out
dried apples perfect for hiding other treats or toys. |
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Stick Millet sprigs or tiny treats inside the plastic
perforated balls on Willy Nilly or Wooden Fruit toys. |
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Wicker brings out the best in birds who love to pluck and
explore. Stick some seeds or nuts (try Snack Attack
Treats for a variety) into the rolled up mats on Palm
Heaven or the wicker balls on Double Dancer
or Ball Cluster toys. |
oraging for a rollicking good time.
| Remember, foraging activity and behavior is fun for birds.
Try some toys! |
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New Forage & Play Ladders let your bird
explore, exercise, and forage away to her heart's content. |
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Toys made specifically for foraging, such as
Piñatas, offer shredding and foraging fun! |
| Imagination is a wonderful thing. Use
yours to invite your bird to forage
where he might not expect it. Many
foraging prospects may be found in
the Build Your Own Toy section. |
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Check out the Fiesta Ball
Stuffers, or use some of the
smaller toys as foraging "prey",
such as XSmall Donuts or
UFO blocks. |
| Foraging,
investigating,
finding, whatever
you want to call
it, it all equals
enrichment –
and plenty of
enrichment
makes a happy,
healthy bird. |
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PRODUCTS RELATED TO:
Bird Behavior & Training
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