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Parrot breeding is one of a million and interesting hobby that many people desire. Like me, I am a hobbyist whom I engaged in the field of birds that I really love and enjoy. I am very glad that in many years of trial and failure in the hobby that I choose which is breeding different kinds of bird.  There are many things that I experienced and learned in breeding birds. There are two things that I encountered bad and good things. At first, entertaining is my target but in the days, weeks, months and years pass, there are many things that I discovered and make up in my mind that I really enjoy this kind of hobby. After that, it became business. Should I call it hobby or profession? Maybe I should call it profession because in my years of breeding birds I spent most of my time taking care of them, many nights I didn’t go to sleep to make sure of their safety, doing the night work looking for them time to time. Regular checking of the babies most especially when there are many chicks to feed. Way back in the beginning, I got a pair of parakeets that my mom gave to. I have no idea how to take care of those birds. Suddenly they died in some reason. I don’t know how they died and the cause of their death because I am not aware in caring them. I really love birds.

Parrots usually need toys most especially young parrots. In breeding parrots or keeping this intelligent bird you must know how to deal with them or how to bond with them. They need time to play just like our kids and they need to play not just for fun but they play for exercise. Birds also need exercise just like ours. To make them fit not to make them fat. Fat birds are easy to die and they are not reproductive in other way of saying they are not fit well. Like human being fat people prone to heart attack and high blood diseases. Some times fat people cannot produce babies same as in birds. That is why they need to play and exercise. They need toys and other things to play too.

There are many different types of bird toys that are easy to find in your local pet stores. If you are buying bird toys look for the toys that will fit to your bird. First step you have to do or know the kind of bird that you are keeping. This is very important in buying bird toys. You cannot give small toy to the big species of birds it is very hazardous to them is just because it is possible them to choke the small parts of the small toys. Same thing with the small birds they cannot enjoy the big toys because it is big. Maybe they cannot afford to gnaw it or they cannot even to move it because is it very big and heavy.

Secondly, choosing the right materials of bird toys is also important. Sharp pointed steel toys can harm your bird; small parts can also harm them if they swallow it, rusty materials can also cause of ill ness and sudden death, painted toys can also harm your birds and cause by death.

Parrot toys are easy to find in your local pet store or you can make by your own choice. Making Toys for them are full of enjoyment and in the same time exiting. Like me, I make my own toys for my birds. Yes it is possible, for small birds like parakeets or budgies you can offer them parakeet toys like shinny and bright things, bells, small wooden blocks, small wooden ladders, mirrors, or you can think any things that can catch their attention. In parrots you can offer a multiple layer wooden ladder, wooden blocks, they also love balls and bells. You can offer them wooden perch or twigs to play with and in the same time exercising their beaks. You can think more but be careful of the materials that you are choosing in making bird toys. Think first of their safety.

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Question by Liz R: Info on parrot breeds?
I’m looking for a site with some information and pictures of different kinds of parrots. I want to get one but don’t know what kind yet. Any help would be great.

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Answer by ducky14528
well,

http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/birds/parrot.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parrot

http://www.petbirdpage.com/

http://www.parrots.com/

http://www.birdtricks.com/

http://www.fluffies.org/

http://www.pet-parrots.com/

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About the Playtop Bird Cage

• Designed to be a comfortable home for parakeets finches canaries and lovebirds the Playtop Bird Cage will offer years of enjoyment.
• It features two perches to ensure comfortable seating while the roomy cage and open play top promote plenty of healthy activity.
• Available in a choice of attractive non-toxic epoxy-coated finishes. Stand with casters is optional.

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All About Parrot Toys

There are many different types of parrot toys for many different types of parrots. The hard thing is trying to choose the right toys for your parrot. In this article you will learn what toys are safe for each particular breed of parrot as well as learning all the reasons why it’s so important to have a few parrot toys inside your cage.

The Amazon Parrot

The Amazon parrot is generally a very large parrot that tends to be quite inquisitive and unfortunately also aggressive at times. The best type of parrot toys for this particular breed of parrot is are usually made from wood and are generally sturdy. You will find that Amazon’s generally like to chew everything they can get their beaks around, therefore buying plastic parrot toys for your Amazon could lead to it choking on a broken piece of plastic. Make sure every parrot toy you by for your Amazon is made from wood.

Parakeets

Parakeets are a much smaller breed of birds and are less likely to destroy any kind of parrot toy you decide to purchase for your cage. One very popular parrot toy that is a must buy for these birds, is a mirror. Parakeets, like Amazons are also very inquisitive and will spend hours marveling at the reflection of themselves in the mirror. If you only own one parakeet, then this is a good way to keep your bird free from boredom as has been the case for many parrots. The mirror is a must for this particular breed of parrot and any other parrot toys you decide to purchase will do wonders for your parrots health and energy exuberance.

Why Is It So Important To Have Parrot Toys Inside Your Cage?

Parrots are creatures that survive purely off attention. The more attention you show your parrot, the happier and healthy he or she is going to be. However you can’t always be there to spend time with your parrot and that’s why parrot toys can come in nice and handy. Giving your parrot something to do while you are away can help keep your parrot from becoming bored and in fact is proven to increase the life expectancy of your bird. Whether it be a bell, mirror or a ball or wool, any kind of object that your parrot is able to interact with, will do marvels for its overall general health.

A brief run-down of things I clipped from the vid to save you all from having to listen to 3 more minutes of my mumbling. ^.^ Since I did sort of mention cost of basic upkeep at the start of the vid, I’ll add food costs. I spend about (2 bags/flavors of food) for his basic pellet diet and maybe -10 for nuts/seed treats a quarter. Everything else like fruits and veggies, bread and random food bits comes off our own plates. More suggestions on/about cheap and easy parrot toys for your birds to destroy: -phone books (I personally don’t like them. I find the smell of the ink too strong.) -untreated 2×4’s! Toby has an 18″ or so 2×4 that he gradually will nip at from time to time. When using re-appropriated materials like cardboard scavenged from the recycling bin at home, work, grocery store, etc…PLEASE keep an eye out for tape, staples, glue, contaminants (food stains, chemicals, unknown substances, excess printing inks). About the toilet paper tubes, make sure to remove ALL of the remaining tissue that might still be stuck to it. Inhaling that stuff really sucks (No pun intended. I often use TP in place of facial tissue) and if it’s bothersome to detach with hands, I imagine it’d be more difficult trying to scrape tissue out of your throat with clawed feet! Where to find materials: -Cardboard: check recycling bins, save stuff from packaging, ask around stores that tend to ship/receive stock in large quantities. Large bookstores are nice because you don’t have to …

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Question by neddie.bellydance: Is there a bird supplier store in the US that ships parrot toys to Malaysia?
I’m a birdkeeper in Malaysia. Is there a bird supplier store in the US that ships parrot toys to my country?

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Answer by margecutter
“Chirp n Squawk Bird Supplies welcomes international orders and APO orders” http://www.birdsupplies.com/Articles.asp?ID=27

“Don’t miss our Discount Parrot Supply Store that has Toys, Food and Supplies at very competitive prices! We can also ship most items overseas, please visit our Overseas Shipping page for more information.” http://www.discount-bird-cage.com/adventure-pack.html

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The attractive pagoda-style Peyton Bird Cage makes a great home for parakeets fiches canaries and lovebirds.

It has two feeder cups and two perches so your pet can comfortably sit and stretch its wings.

Available in a choice of attractive non-toxic epoxy-baked finishes. Stand with casters is optional.

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About the Round Top Parakeet Bird Cage

• The Round Top Parakeet Bird Cage makes a roomy comfortable home for parakeets finches canaries and other small birds
• This cage kit also includes a cuttlebone mineral treat ladder spinner and acrylic toys and bird-safe bell to promote healthy activity and keep your pet entertained.

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Looking for the perfect home for your bird?

• Look no further than the Jasmine XL Bird Cage from Marvelous Pet Supplies.
• This cage features twist door locks that are easy for you to open though not so easy for your bird.
• The cage features innovative feeder cups that keep your bird from escaping while changing food.
• The frame’s design also allows you to rotate the cage for optimal viewing.
• It’s an ideal home for cockatiels parakeets conures and African Greys.
• Complete with a round cage and stand the unit can be assembled in just minutes with no tools required.
• This cage comes in a variety of beautiful colors making it an attractive addition to your home.

About Marvelous Pet Supplies LLC

• Picking out a home for your bird is easy with products from Marvelous Pet Supplies.
• The company based in Brooklyn N.Y. is dedicated to providing pet owners with top-quality bird cages that also stand alone as art objects.
• The company strives for the highest standards of design.
• Your bird deserves more than just an ordinary cage and Marvelous Pet Supplies takes that into consideration.
• Consumers are offered features such as two-toned colors cages that are easy to clean and assemble rounded skirts and patent-pending unique designs.
• Make your bird happy as a lark by picking products from Marvelous Pet Supplies.

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A lovely cage your pet can call home!

• The Timeless Bird Cage has 1/4-inch bar spacing which makes it perfect for small birds like parakeets finches canaries and love birds.
• The metal bars of this cage sport a black powder-coat finish that keeps the cage like new for years to come.
• A bottom tray slides out for easy cleaning while a feeder cup keeps food handy for your pet.
• A perch offers comfortable seating.

About ACHLA DesignsT

his item is created by ACHLA Designs. ACHLA is a garden accessories company that emphasizes unique wood and hand-forged wrought iron European furnishings for the home and garden. ACHLA Designs continues to add beautiful and unique items year after year resulting in an unusually large product line. All ACHLA products are stocked in the company’s warehouse for year-round prompt shipping. ACHLA Designs takes great pride in offering exceptional products and customer service.

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When you need to house lots of birds big and small this is the right aviary for the job.

• Its construction entails 12 panels of 8- or 12-gauge wire to create a cage that measures 10.5 x 12 feet in size.
• It stands over 7 feet tall.
• A durable pet-safe rust-free enamel securely bonds to the powder coating on the cage so it stays in tip top shape even outdoors.
• Assembles using bolt together construction.
• Four “”A”" frames support the roof to provide not only home construction-like stability but also heavy-duty beams to support heavier toys ropes and other objects up to 50 lbs.
• This cage will accommodate six to eight large birds and 12 to 14 medium-size birds.

Want to house a colony of finches cockatiels love birds budgies or parakeets?

This is a great outdoor cage to do that. This cage will comfortably accommodate up to 100 small birds and more than 200 finches. That’s a large aviary! You will need 143 one foot by one foot concrete pavers from your local hardware store to make a base for this cage. Please take your time and make sure you lay them down level before you assemble the aviary. Existing concrete slabs or wood decks also make great bases for these large aviaries. If you’re pouring your own slab you will need a slab measuring 11 x 13 feet minimum. The opening under the aviary panels is only .5-inch. Simply hose it off every day or two and presto – the clean-up is done!

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About the Reese Bird Cage

The simple elegance of the Reese Bird Cage makes it a beautiful addition to any bird lover’s home.

Ideal for parakeets fiches canaries and lovebirds this cage has four feeder cups and four perches so your pet can comfortably sit and stretch its wings.

Available in a choice of attractive non-toxic epoxy-baked finishes.

Stand with casters is optional.

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About the Double Roof Parakeet Bird Cage

Perfect for parakeets finches canaries and other small birds the Double Roof Parakeet Bird Cage makes a roomy comfortable home for your pet.

This cage kit also includes a cuttlebone mineral treat ladder spinner and acrylic toys and bird-safe bell to promote healthy activity and keep your pet entertained.

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