In a down economy, everyone is looking to save money, but no one more than a parrot owner. A busy beak can demolish a 20-dollar toy in one day. Not the most pet friendly prices to keep up with in any economy. Where there is hope there is less feather plucking.
Check out your local craft store for clean natural woods, untreated willow or grapevine wreaths (diameter to fit your parrot), organic sisal rope, old-timey non-metal clothespins and some natural fiber cotton rope--total 20 dollars. How many toys can you make? More than one. If you get two out of it, you are still coming out on top.
Another dollar stretcher is to pick up an extra bag of whole carrots during your weekly shopping trip. You would be surprised at the number of birds that end up at the vet just because of vitamin A deficiency. Wash them off before laying a whole natural tuber in the bottom of your parrot’s cage on a piece of clean copy paper, paper towel or paper plate for a natural foraging experience. I offer carrots daily!
Total price: $2
How many days worth of pure vitamin A enriched entertainment?
Approximately 6.
Remember it’s all about having fun with your parrot. Find ways to share your time that will make both you and your bird happy and healthy.
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