Nonnas crazy little aviary

06/08/2026

06/05/2026

05/31/2026

05/12/2026

He has a home now just one left 😊

05/08/2026

Putting up my breeding pair of Cockatiels there rehommin fee will not be cheap

05/07/2026

Ready to go to its new home

04/30/2026

Parrot enrichment prevents boredom and behavioral issues by simulating wild behaviors through five main types: sensory, nutritional, manipulative, environmental, and behavioral. Key strategies include foraging toys (hiding treats), shreddable items (paper, wood), climbing structures, and social interaction, ensuring mental stimulation and physical activity.

Top Enrichment Types for Parrots
Foraging Opportunities: Hiding treats in cardboard boxes, paper cups, or special puzzle toys forces birds to work for food, mirroring natural, time-consuming foraging behaviors.
Destructible Toys/Manipulative: Natural materials such as pine cones, willow wreaths, untreated wood, and paper shredders satisfy the urge to chew and manipulate objects.
Environmental Variety: Using hanging swings, ladders, nets, and rotating toys regularly keeps the cage environment stimulating.
Sensory Stimulation: Providing bathing opportunities (mist spray), access to natural sunlight, and diverse auditory stimuli (music, radio).
Social & Behavioral Training: Engaging in daily training sessions to learn tricks or interact with owners strengthens bonds, while social play with other parrots provides essential companionship.

DIY and Low-Cost Ideas
Household Items: Cardboard rolls, plastic plant pots, wooden spoons, and clean twigs are excellent, free toys.
Shredding: Old phone books, junk mail, and adding machine tape are ideal for birds that love to tear.
Natural Browse: Untreated branches and leaves allow for safe chewing and climbing.

Essential Safety Tips
Always supervise your bird with new toys.
Clean and disinfect all items before introducing them.
Avoid small items that can be swallowed or items with toxic paints/heavy metals.

04/28/2026

Babies 🦜 are at 4 feedings and soon be down to 2 and will be ready in may 😍

04/23/2026

Always love your tiel ♥️