Inspiration

[Aquaseafoam]

I don't have my parakeet yet. I had wanted to get a hand fed one from a breeder, however there are three young ones I have my eye on at the pet store! One is a grey or cinnamon wing green, one is a grey wing blue, and my favorite is (i think) type 2 yellowface sky blue grey wing, shew! I'm not completely sure on those.. but that should paint a pretty picture :)
Anyway I have been busy making toys and came across a website that really inspired me for designs, I hope others find it useful if you haven't come across it yet.
it is www.tntbirdtoys.com
I'll try to post some pics of mine once I make a couple more. I have ideas in my head but couldn't find small wiffle balls or wicker balls that I know walmart used to carry, but do not now! darn it.
Oh, has anyone seen chinese finger traps? looks like these are used on their toys as well.

[tstmard]

Wow those are some pretty cool toys on that website.

[Budgietom]

Yeah they are..

[Pippin's mom]

Hi Aquaseafoam~
Your link is not working because you have to have 10 posts before you can post links so I'm posting it for you here.:)

http://www.tntbirdtoys.com

[Aquaseafoam]

Oh, I found the wiffle balls at walmart- I didn't know to look in the golf supplies! I was looking at softball/kids toys. Can't wait to start with these :)

I'll just edit this post and add some pics.
Making bird toys requires close supervision:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/outtaknowbetta/100_3991.jpg

A wreath swing?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/outtaknowbetta/100_3994.jpg

Wiffle ball
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/outtaknowbetta/100_3995.jpg

[Aquaseafoam]

I did a couple more toys today.
Supplies used:
wiffle ball
jute
cotton string
sisal
leather
rafia
wooden and plastic beads
"shredders" are actually a deconstructed straw hat

[Hinamori]

Thats so great! I love the toys you made, a wreath swing! Who'da thunk it?:p

[califjewls]

Your doing a great job making toys they look fun!! You've given me motivation..

I would still be very cautious of leaving your soon to be budgie alone with paper clips? A leg could get caught so easy and break it in a panic. You'd be surprised what budgies can get caught in.

You can purchase parts at bird websites, WindyCityParrot (http://www.windycityparrot.com/page/Windycityparrot/CTGY/ParrotToyParts) and Bird Supply of New Hampshire (http://www.birdsupplynh.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=23_93&osCsid=c) carry a bunch of toy parts including the pear links and quick links.

Great job with the your creative toys!!

[Pippin's mom]

Great toys!:) Thanks for sharing.

[Aquaseafoam]

thanks! I will ditch the paper clips. Only one toy in the cage has a paper clip right now, so i'll just tie it to the bars until I get something else.
Unfortunately she isn't playing with any of them! at least not yet... I hope she plays with them eventually, I have lots of toy making supplies haha.