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Foraging Toys

Mist.N

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Besides the DIY options, I've found my Bugi :irngf: goes absolutely crazy for these dog/cat foraging balls. You can get something similar in any pet shop or online. They're great because you can hang them or let your birb roll around with them :D. I recommend getting one that's made of tougher plastic/rubber so they can't chew through it.

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Besides the DIY options, I've found my Bugi :irngf: goes absolutely crazy for these dog/cat foraging balls. You can get something similar in any pet shop or online. They're great because you can hang them or let your birb roll around with them :D. I recommend getting one that's made of tougher plastic/rubber so they can't chew through it.

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Those look even better for Luv Bug than Kongs! (not for Buzz)
 

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You can cover food bowls with pieces of paper, they'll have to move it off to get to the food. It's not super hard but get's their brain working on terms of looking for stuff. You can get your birds least fav veggie (for me its kale), and wrap some nice foods inside it and secure with those bird kabob skewer sticks.
 

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Hey!
Looking for what everyone is using as foraging toys. Pictures are of what we have so far but I am looking to add a couple more :)
Petrie the Goffin's appreciates your contributions!
Just to let you know, keep an eye on that rubber ball, my green cheek was easily able to chew into the rubber and actually ate some :facepalm: Should be fine as long as your Goffin isn't actively mauling it every day.
 

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Oooo I bet she would like that rubber ball! She really really loves shreading rubber. I have been watching her and she doesn't consume it. I am very keen to find things that keep her attention so this might be perfect! @Spearmint What do you stuff in there?
 

Mist.N

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and actually ate some :facepalm:
Oh dear :confused: Thanks for that!
Yea, I watched Bugi to see if she'd actually eat any of the bits she tore off, but she just checks out the texture with her tongue and leaves them be. But I like the ones she actually can't rip up, they last longer xD
 

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Oooo I bet she would like that rubber ball! She really really loves shreading rubber. I have been watching her and she doesn't consume it. I am very keen to find things that keep her attention so this might be perfect! @Spearmint What do you stuff in there?
Not sure whether you're asking about what i stuff in the rubber ball or inside the kale, but for the rubber ball I stuff veggies and fruits in it, big chunks, and for the kale i usually do his chop mix or some seeds :)
 

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Oh dear :confused: Thanks for that!
Yea, I watched Bugi to see if she'd actually eat any of the bits she tore off, but she just checks out the texture with her tongue and leaves them be. But I like the ones she actually can't rip up, they last longer xD
Glad to hear that!
I've got to monitor Spearmint when using the rubber ball now, or else it'll be gone in a few seconds. :dead:
 
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