At Great Companions we are often asked how to choose the right bird toy for your bird. Some guidelines that we suggest are to only consider bird toys that are well designed, safe, offer a good value and above all are fun for your bird. We taken some of the guess work out of the process and offer bird toys from companies that we trust and in styles that are sure to be a hit.

The first step in deciding the right type of bird toy for your bird is to consider the size of your bird. It is very important that the size of the bird toy that you purchase reflects the size of the bird that you have. Purchasing a bird toy that is too big or too small will often result in a toy that is left untouched or one that is destroyed in a matter of minutes.

Another thing to consider when purchasing a toy for your bird is their personality. Often time bird owners will come to realize that their smaller sized will happily attack a larger sized bird toy. Also if your bird likes to discover new thing an to take things apart, bird toys that have many pieces and layers would be perfect for that type of bird. Coloring of the toy is also important, if your bird is frightened by toys that are “loud” and bright it is a good idea to look for toys that are duller in the color scheme.

Many factors come into play when considering which toy is best for your bird and chances are that you may purchase a toy that your bird will not like, but when you find the right type and see your bird happily chewing, we’re sure that you will find the process a rewarding one.