Safe toy supplies from Michael's in Canada?

[JBosley]

Hey everyone!
I am getting my Cockatiel in about 2 weeks, and definitely need more toys. I saw some nice stuff in the kids section at Michael's and was wondering how I tell if they are bird safe?
Hoping I can find some cheap toy alternatives.
Thanks!

 

[saroj12]

Birds are expensive! Better get used to it !

 

[taxidermynerd]

Birds are expensive! Better get used to it !

Pretty much what Saroj said! It's time to get familiar with our vendors. I personally like buying my own supplies to make toys, I like Makeyourownbirdtoys.com .

 

[JBosley]

Thanks!

I definitely realize birds are expensive. Just between buying all the supplies (cage, toys, perches, etc.) And a nice emergency vet bull out of my savings, I don't have tons left over to buy more toys!
I have a few and am planning to just buy 1 or 2 every pay so I can rotate, but also thought it might be fun to build my own.

 

[saroj12]

You want toys your bird will shred and destroy. Otherwise it's not much of a toy. So instead of rotating think replacing. It will be fine. Congratulations on your new baby!

 

[saroj12]

Welcome to cabirdnerds.com -
this is where I get my toy parts. Ann has safety certificates for many of her toy parts. They are made specially for birds.
@taxidermynerd could you please post the link to where you get your toy parts too?

 

[JBosley]

Welcome to cabirdnerds.com -
this is where I get my toy parts. Ann has safety certificates for many of her toy parts. They are made specially for birds.
@taxidermynerd could you please post the link to where you get your toy parts too?

Thank you! I love links haha.

 

[taxidermynerd]

Welcome to cabirdnerds.com -
this is where I get my toy parts. Ann has safety certificates for many of her toy parts. They are made specially for birds.
@taxidermynerd could you please post the link to where you get your toy parts too?

Oops! Thought I included the link. Welcome to MakeYourOwnBirdToys.com - DIY bird toy parts! Right now they have 15% off (until Nov 30th) and they also have a rewards program!

 

[JBosley]

Oops! Thought I included the link. Welcome to MakeYourOwnBirdToys.com - DIY bird toy parts! Right now they have 15% off (until Nov 30th) and they also have a rewards program!

That is awesome! Thank you so much.

I googled make your own bird toys Canada. So hopefully I can find some Canadian stores I can order from.

 

[saroj12]

That is awesome! Thank you so much.

I googled make your own bird toys Canada. So hopefully I can find some Canadian stores I can order from.

here's a great one in Canada! i love it!

Things for Wings Canada's Online Bird Supply Store for Organic Parrot Food, Toys & Parts, Accessories

 

[iamwhoiam]

Congrats on getting a cockatiel. What kind and how old? I also get my toy parts from CABN and Make Your Own Bird Toys. Have also purchased from Blu's Bird Toys but store is closing. However, items are still available and at discounted prices so you can check that out. Make Your Own Bird Toys and CABN having sales right now, too.

 

[JBosley]

Congrats on getting a cockatiel. What kind and how old? I also get my toy parts from CABN and Make Your Own Bird Toys. Have also purchased from Blu's Bird Toys but store is closing. However, items are still available and at discounted prices so you can check that out. Make Your Own Bird Toys and CABN having sales right now, too.

Thanks!

Not sure what kind, the breeder is in his 80's, so doesn't do social media or texting. My friend who set it all up said that the baby is going to be around 12 weeks or older, hand fed and started the taking process and it's grey with white wings.

My friend is bird lady galore haha! So right when I asked about Cockatiels she said that she knew a really great breeder.

Basically I get to take the back seat and until I pick him/her up.

 

[fidsmom]

Also there is www.healthybird.net,Peter is the owner.i been buying my bird foods there for years,he also sells,toys and toy parts to. The store is in Nova Scotia.

 

[saroj12]

Thanks!

Not sure what kind, the breeder is in his 80's, so doesn't do social media or texting. My friend who set it all up said that the baby is going to be around 12 weeks or older, hand fed and started the taking process and it's grey with white wings.

My friend is bird lady galore haha! So right when I asked about Cockatiels she said that she knew a really great breeder.

Basically I get to take the back seat and until I pick him/her up.

Make sure he doesn’t clip him!

 

[JBosley]

Make sure he doesn’t clip him!

I have heard a lot of mixed reviews about clipping the wings... Im still not sure about it all