Food dish foraging

[allison]

I took these pics yesterday before work but didn't have a chance to post.
Someone had asked a while ago about the toys in Toady's food dish.
I have a small container filled with mixed up toy parts. When I feed I put 2 tablespoons of food and 2 tablespoons of toys just so they have to dig through them. When I go to to dump their food I just pick out the clean unchewed parts and throw the rest away and then reuse the others.

 

[HungryBird]

That's a pretty cool idea! I've been doing it a bit backwards, I've been sprinkling pellets over a group of foot toys on the bottom of the cage.

 

[Laurul Feather Cat]

I've done something similar with the dog for years to slow down his eating pace, but never thought to do it with parrots. Neet idea.

 

[MollyMouse]

Great idea Allison

 

[Markie]

I like food dish foraging because it is something fast I can put together in the mornings for my fiddie!

 

[Donk]

that's a great idea, thanks.

 

[*K*J*B*]

I do the same thing! I also mix some pellets and nuts into the bowl that I put all Ezzies foot toys in for the day.

 

[Archiesmom]

Hey, thats a great idea!
Kathie offers that Qwacker Jacks food, with the bagels and such already in it. I've been on the fence about ordering that for Archie and Ella, I think I will now!

 

[Parrot Hotel & Shop]

Awesome idea. I need to try that with my guys. I think they are a bit spoiled with me giving them food in the bowl and not having to work for it. I might need a bigger bowl though

 

[Kathy]

I may be the only one but I'd be afraid to mix food and toys in a bowl (although I have put fresh food and a few toys inside Sporty's play box on top of his cage a few times)
I'm afraid they will swallow small pieces of wood while eating. I guess I'm being silly.