Foraging Toys/ Treat Dispensers*

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Foraging toys provide and excellent outlet to require your bird to work for its food as it would have to do the majority of each day in the wild.  Examples of foraging toys are those in which treats can be hidden, skewered and or imbedded.  Foraging toys should be placed at a variety of levels throughout the cage to encourage movement and exploration.

 

Zoo Max DUS508 Birdy Plunk Educational Toy 2in x 12 in x 2 in Bird Toy Assorted Colors

Product Features

  • Great educational toy. Fill with your birds favorite treat. Sit in the birds cage or on the play area. As your bird pulls out the slide tabs the treat falls down and he is rewarded. Made of acrylic. Ideal for medium to large parrot. Assorted Colors
 

Zoo Max DUS508S Birdy Plunk Educational Toy Small 2in x 12 in x 2 in Bird Toy

Product Features

  • Educational toy for parrots. Put a nut or their special treat, inside the cylinder and watch your bird learn the trick to get it out. Made from acrylic. Washable. Assorted colors.
 

Rubber Toy - Holee Roller For Birds

Product Features

  • Flexible, durable 100% Natural Rubber hanging toy with bell inside is suspended from a cage by a sturdy metal chain
 

Caitec Bird Toy 749 Fillable 3in Ball and Kabob in One 13in High

Product Features

  • This innovative hanging kabob serves as a foraging devise as well as a kabob with a tray to capture pieces of food, this unique feature reduces waste. The product is designed to make the acquisition of food or other content more challenging.
  • The 3 ½ inch clear, slotted ball measures 5.5"W x 6"D x 13"H, is made of heavy duty polycarbonate and will withstand the pressure of most parrot beaks. Under normal conditions this ball will not break if dropped. The ball spins freely and slides up and down on a stainless steel rod. Parrots can turn the ball or push it up to access portions of the contents. As the parrot attempts to extract the content from the gently swaying kabob, the difficulty level increases. The 5" circular tray below the ball will collect bits of food to be consumed rather than wasted. To fill the Buffet Ball: Press release pin on cap beneath the tray, remove tray and ball. Twist the ball halves counter clockwise.
  • Fill with your choice of foods which might include pieces of fruit, nuts, veggies, popcorn, nutriberries or large pellets. Twist to close, pass thru s/s rod, add tray and replace cap.
  • Product may be hand washed and is dishwasher safe
 

Caitec Foraging System Small Vertical Holder

Product Features

  • Food and treat dispenser.
  • Constructed from high impact polycarbonate. Designed for the working bird.
  • NO cardboard box or treat included.
 

Foraging Sphere

Product Features

  • Bell attracts the bird to investigate.
  • The open slots in the bottom of the sphere allow your bird to capture his prize.
 

Caitec Foraging System Cage Mount Buffet Box

Product Features

  • This exceptional cage mounted foraging device will introduce your pet bird to the concept of working for food. Parrots are naturally inquisitive and will chew into the chipboard box and thru the honeycomb panels to retrieve food items hidden within. The objective is for the parrot to learn to occupy its time searching for food, a behavior which all wild birds must practice in order to survive and virtually all avian veterinarians recommend for pet parrots..
  • Easy to use: Stainless steel kabob with durable polycarbonate tray Install the mounting bracket at desired location in the cage Depress the hidden pin on cap above the box and remove Assemble the box and insert the honeycomb divider Fill with your choice of foods, close the box Slide box over the s/s rod and replace the cap Tray will collect fallen bits of food and reduce waste Parrots can turn the box 360 degrees to access all sides
  • Refill boxes - Creative Foraging Systems Item No. 730 & 731 Overall size: 5.5" W x 6" D x 6"H Tray and kabob are dishwasher safe.
  • Includes a FREE supply of 4"chipboard boxes with divided inserts
  • For an occasional day of rest or a special treat use as a kabob without a box, slide half of an apple, orange etc. over the s/s rod.
  • May be used by Conures, Pionus, Caiques, African Grey Parrots, Amazons and similar sized birds.
 

Super Bird Creations 4 Way Forager 11 x 7in Large Bird Toy

Product Features

  • Four clear plastic cups will display your parrot's favorite treats while stimulating their foraging instinct.
  • The cups will dangle and dance as your bird attempts to retrieve his treats.
  • Made up of PVP pipe, plastic cups, plastic disks and beads and stainless steel chain.
 

Caitec Foraging System Foraging Capsule

Product Features

  • This heavy duty plastic devise is for clever, experienced foragers.
  • Grey Parrots, Amazons, Cockatoos, and Macaws learn to pull down the leather strapping releasing the food into the lower chamber where it can be retrieved. The bird must stand on one leg, hold the devise steady with its other foot and nibble away at the exposed food item.
  • There is a fill opening at the top of the cylinder. The foraging capsule will test the skills of even the most athletic large parrots.
  • You may use any dry food but extruded pellets are probably the best choice.
  • For Large Parrots, Cockatoos and Macaws.
  • Size approx: 12in total length hanging x 3in across widest part of bottom.
 

California Roll (Small & Large)

Product Features

  • A jute mat hangs vertically on a chain taking up less cage space and helps minimize being "pooped" on.
  • Birds love pulling out the multicolored paper strips.
  • Add your own custom touch by stuffing peanuts, almonds. clothespins, etc. or your bird's own special treat to the mat.
 

Caitec Foraging System Hide and Seek Treasure Chest Triangle Shape

Product Features

  • Designed for the working bird, this acrylic toy is filled with paper streamers, wooden blocks and wooden wicker balls that will keep your bird working hard and entertained.
  • Toy features a secure side screw to attach to the side of the cage with a minimum 3/4"" bar spacing.
  • Refill comes with 14 wooden blocks, 2 wooden wicker balls, and paper streamers.
 

Foraging Wheel

Product Features

  • Parrots not only will enjoy spinning the wheel but they'll have fun figuring out how to get the treat.
  • The setup process only takes a few minutes, but your parrot will be engaged for several hours.
  • To encourage a bird to keep working the wheel, fill the chambers with a different yummy food items.
 

Caitec Foraging System Small Hex Boxes 6 pieces

Product Features

  • The best choice to transition to the Creative Foraging Systems line of feeding devices.
  • A natural solution for undesirable behaviors such as feather picking and repetitive activities.
  • Compartmentalized glue-free box creates a stimulating foraging experience. Fill with the dry food of your choice.
  • Size approx: 3 inch x 2.5 inch x 2.5 inch Tall
  • Please Note: Treats not included.
 

Caitec Foraging System Small Treat Hex Box with Leather

Product Features

  • Promotes instinctive foraging behavior. Stimulates healthy physcial and mental activity. Compartmentalized chipboard makes learning a challenge since entire content is not available at one time. Premium processed fruit treat enclosed. One box and treat per package.
 

Nature's Instinct Foragewise Tiki Takeout for Conures, Amazons, Macaws, and Similar Birds

Product Features

  • Made of tough nylon polymer
  • Safe, quicklink fastener for easy attachment to cage. Zinc-free
  • No tools required to replace dowels
  • Relieves boredom and increases activity level for birds

Safe, chewable wood dowels conceal treats. Encourages the natural instincts of a bird to forage for its food. Birds chew through the wood dowels to reach the treat hidden behind. Small or Large Dowels can be used, or both. Made of tough nylon polymer. No tools required to replace dowels.

 

Nature's Instinct Foragewise Party Bags for Amazons and Smaller Birds

Product Features

  • Made with pet safe materials. Relieves boredom and increases activity level for birds
  • Made with pet safe materials
  • Relieves boredom and increases activity level for birds
 

Nature's Instinct Foragewise Zig Zag for Conures, Amazons, Macaws, and Similar Birds

Product Features

  • Made of tough polycarbonate
  • Safe, quicklink fastener for easy attachment to cage
  • You can hang toy from zinc-free chain provided or it can be easily attached to the side of a cage using the special mounting clips provided.
  • Relieves boredom and increases activity level for birds

Encourages the natural instincts of a bird to forage for its food. Easy to load treat compartment allows you to hide a treat inside. By exploring and spinning the toy in a zig-zagging motion, the trapped treat will eventually fall free to the opening at the bottom of the toy for easy retrieval.

 

Nature's Instinct Foragewise Snack Rack for Conures, Amazons, Macaws, and Similar Birds

Product Features

  • Made of tough polycarbonate
  • Safe, quick link fastener for easy attachment to cage
  • Zinc free, nickel-plated chain.
  • Relieves boredom and increases activity level for birds

Encourages the natural instincts of a bird to forage for its food. Easy to load treat compartment allows you to hide a treat inside. By exploring and moving certain parts of the toy a pet bird can open and retrieve the treat. Relieves boredom and entices exercise in even the most finicky of birds.

 

Nature's Instinct Stuffed Coconut Palm Craze

Product Features

  • Doubles as a fun hide out and nesting house
  • Made with pet safe materials
  • Relieves boredom and increases activity level for birds

This festive toy is full of chewable delights, including wood dowels, woven palm leaves, and dried palm leaves, stuffed behind a chewable paper pinata window. Doubles as a fun hide out and nesting house. Made with pet safe materials.

For Macaws, Amazons, and Similar Birds For Small Animals
 

Nature's Instinct Foragewise Party Ball & Toss's Chew

Fun, hollow paper balls, filled with colored paper ribbons. The Party Ball comes with a small opening that allows you to fill ball with additional treats. The Toss's Chew is a great foot toy. Birds can pull some of the ribbons through the small holes, or chew through the entire ball to access additional treats placed in the access hole by their owner

Product Features

  • Encourages foraging for treats and exercise too
  • Safe, quicklink fastener for easy attachment to cage
  • Made with pet safe materials
  • Relieves boredom and increases activity level for birds
For Amazons, Cockatiels, and Smaller Birds
 

Fetch It Pets Polly Wanna Pinata Unicorn 8in Bird Toy

  • 8 inch miniature piñata made out of all natural non-toxic 100% bird friendly materials.
  • The treat is a yummy mixture of banana chips, raisins, pineapple & papaya.
 

Nature's Instinct Rythemwise Rain Stick for Amazons, Macaws, and Similar Birds

Product Features

  • Made of tough polycarbonate
  • Safe, quicklink fastener for easy attachment to cage
  • Zinc free, nickel-plated chain.
  • Relieves boredom and increases activity level for birds

Birds are captivated by the sounds of the rainforest coming from this colorful and interactive toy. Tons of colorful beads cascade through small holes to mimic the tropical sounds of the rainforest. Made of tough polycarbonate

 

Nature's Instinct Rythemwise Silly Saucer Small for Parakeets, Cockatiels, and Similar Birds

Product Features

  • Made of tough polycarbonate
  • Safe, quicklink fastener for easy attachment to cage
  • Zinc free, nickel-plated chain.
  • Relieves boredom and increases activity level for birds

Wavy shapes keep marbles in constant motion creating captivating sights and sounds that will entertain your bird over and over. Made of tough polycarbonate. Safe, quicklink fastener for easy attachment to cage. Zinc free, nickel-plated chain. Relieves boredom and increases activity level for birds.

 

Nature's Instinct Foragewise Daffy For Taffy for Conures, Amazons, Macaws and Similar Birds

Product Features

  • Made of tough polycarbonate
  • Safe, quicklink fastener for easy attachment to cage
  • Zinc free, nickel-plated chain.
  • Relieves boredom and increases activity level for birds

Encourages the natural instincts of a bird to forage for its food. Easy to load treat compartment allows you to hide a treat inside. By exploring and moving the toy in a back and forth motion, the trapped treat will eventually fall free to the opening at the bottom of the toy for easy retrieval.

 

Nature's Instinct Foragewise Crazy 8s for Conures, Amazons, Macaws and Similar Birds

Product Features

  • Made of tough polycarbonate
  • Safe, quicklink fastener for easy attachment to cage
  • Zinc free, nickel-plated chain.
  • Relieves boredom and increases activity level for birds

Encourages the natural instincts of a bird to forage for its food. Easy to load treat compartment allows you to hide a treat inside. By exploring and moving the toy back and forth a pet bird can make the hidden treat fall free to the opening at the bottom of the toy for easy retrieval. Relieves boredom and entices exercise in even the most finicky of birds.

 

JW Pet Company Activitoys Hol-ee Roller Bird Toy

Product Features

  • TOUGH 100% Natural Rubber Bird Toy
  • Fill with your bird's favorite treats
  • Intellectually and physically challenging
  • Activate your bird's body, mind and soul!
  • Suitable for parrots of all sizes
 

Zoo Max DUS500PXS Toy Box Educational Bird Toy Xsmall 4in x 2.75in x 2.75in

Product Features

  • Acrylic toy box for your small birds. They will have a box for their toys. You can attach the box on the side of the cage, or put it on the table. Washable (screw included).
 

Nature's Instinct Foragewise Barrel of Fun for Conures, Amazons, Macaws and Similar Birds

Product Features

  • Made of tough nylon polymer
  • Safe, quicklink fastener for easy attachment to cage
  • Zinc free, nickel-plated chain.
  • Relieves boredom and increases activity level for birds

Encourages the natural instincts of a bird to forage for its food. Easy to load treat compartment allows you to hide a treat inside. By exploring and moving certain parts of the toy a pet bird can open and retrieve the treat. Relieves boredom and entices exercise in even the most finicky of birds.

 

Nature's Instinct Foragewise Rings of Fortune for Conures, Amazons, Macaws, and Similar Birds

Product Features

  • Made of tough polycarbonate
  • Safe, quicklink fastener for easy attachment to cage
  • Zinc free, nickel-plated chain.
  • Relieves boredom and increases activity level for birds

Encourages the natural instincts of a bird to forage for its food. Easy to load treat compartment allows you to hide a treat inside. Birds must turn each ring to drop the treat level by level until it reaches the treat opening. Made of tough polycarbonate. Zinc free, nickel-plated chain.

 

Nature's Instinct Foragewise Parrot's Treasure for Conures, Amazons, Macaws, and Similar Birds.

Product Features

  • Made of tough polycarbonate
  • Safe, quicklink fastener for easy attachment to cage
  • Zinc free, nickel-plated chain.
  • Relieves boredom and increases activity level for birds

Encourages the natural instincts of a bird to forage for its food. Easy to load treat compartment allows you to hide a treat inside. By exploring and turning the special locking keys, the bottom will drop and the bird can retrieve the hidden treasure inside.

 

Nature's Instinct Foragewise Turn'n Learn Logs for Conures, Amazons, Macaws, and Similar Birds

Product Features

  • Made of tough nylon polymer
  • Safe, quicklink fastener for easy attachment to cage
  • Zinc free, nickel-plated chain.
  • Relieves boredom and increases activity level for birds

Encourages the natural instincts of a bird to forage for its food. Each log has a small treat compartment. Hide 1 treat, or many, screw the logs together and let your bird dismantle the logs. Made of tough nylon polymer. Zinc free, nickel-plated chain.

 

Zoo Max DUS509M Birdy Plunk Foraging 6inHt x 2in W x 2in D Bird Toy

Product Description

Fill the chamber with your birds favorite treat. In order for your bird to be rewarded your pet must pull the slides out. Each slide that he pulls out, he gets closer to rewarding himself. Size 6 ht x 2 W x 2in D approx.

 

Munch Ball Bird Toy

  • This bird toy is made of vines.
  • Stuff with nuts and other treats to turn it into a great foraging toy.
  • It is both entertaining and stimulating for your birds enjoyment.
  • Size: Toy is 3" diameter.
 

RCC MILL Millet Holder Large 8in x 1.5in Bird Toy Assorted Colors

  • Pony beads on wire are spiraled to hold a millet spray.
 

Bell Plastics B269 The Beaker Acrylic Bird Toy

  • Acrylic bottle shape toy that holds nuts.
  • Clear sides allows your bird to see the treat.
  • Stainless steel chain and quicklink for easy attaching to cage.
 

Jungle Talk; Cage Nut Puzzle™

Product Description

Delicious flavored nuts are the treat that awaits your pet within this colorful, fruit-flavored wooden cage. But to get them, the parrot must first chew through the cage's hardwood dowels. Designed to physically and mentally challenge your parrot, this toy is built to destroy! For Macaws or smaller birds. Measures 3 1/2" x 3 1/2". Hangs 11 1/2" L.

 

The Garden Kabob

Product Description

Between play sessions treat your avian companion to a tasty snack of favorite fruits and vegetables on a stick. Made of bird safe stainless steel. This handy skewer holds a healthy handful of tantalizing tidbits and it easily attaches to your cage. Size 8in length.

Note: This is really a useful item -- it allows you to feed fruits and vegetables to your bird in a very sanitary manner. Very recommended! I wouldn't be without it.

To the right: Garden Kabob Treat Holder - SMALL




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