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Four Big Foraging Boxes:
Dimensions: 6"x6"x3" when closed, each drawer is 3"x3". Screw-on mounting bracket included.
A heavy duty foraging toy for Cockatoos and Macaws, this device is designed specifically to withstand those Big Beaks. Mount this parrot foraging toy inside of your bird's cage to keep him entertained for hours.
Virtually beak proof polycarbonate drawers are a great place to hide your bird's favorite treats, or foot toys for your bird to search for and find. Your bird will be able to see whatever you have put into the drawers. Slide out the drawer, fill, slide back in, and watch your bird forage for the contents. Parrots learn to slide each drawer open by the handle, this type of activity helps reduce boredom and the negative behaviors associated with it. Each drawer is 3" square and has a bottom screw-in "lock" that prevents the parrot from removing the drawer but allows you remove it for filling and cleaning.
One of the things we all know we need to do is keep our companion parrots happy. One part of this responsibility is keeping them busy and their intelligent brains stimulated. Many of us who have worked long-term with companion birds have come to the realization that we may be handing them too much too easily - they have an unending supply of food available right in front of them, their toys hang there ready to be destroyed and their owners are many times too willing to spend extensive time simply cuddling their bird without really teaching or challenging that intelligence. This is most likely how much of the boredom or over-dependence on the owner to occupy the birds time may occur. In the wild - virtually nothing is handed easily to these animals. They work for food (forage) much of the day and even their play and interaction involves problem solving and thought. So we decided (and were cheered on by Sally Blanchard of the Companion Parrot Quarterly, and Dr. Tammy Jenkins of St. Francis Animal & Bird Hospital) to find ways to challenge that incredible mind - before they challenge us more than we may want!
We Recommend the 4 Big Foraging Boxes for birds the size of Amazons, African Greys, small Cockatoos as well as most larger Cockatoos, Macaws and similarly sized birds.
Not recommended for Hyacinth Macaws.
We also offer Treasure Chest Starter/Refill Kits of toy parts that contain a great variety of toy parts that have been hand-picked by us to suit the many different varieties of companion birds - a great way to outfit your Foraging Carousel. Just click on the above link in blue to view these kits.
Click here to see all the toy parts we offer!
Click here to see the large variety of Foraging and Puzzle toys we offer!
As with all toys these should be supervised until you see how your bird reacts and plays with it. We have extensively tested these toys with our birds and many others - but to quote Sally Blanchard: "There is no 100% safe toy for parrots".
Please contact us with any or questions and we would appreciate your feedback on any of our products - Thank You.
For more information on why we use and recommend certain toys and parts as well as some of the specific safety concerns to be aware of when purchasing toys or parts anywhere - take a look at this article in the Educational Articles section of our website: (Click on the underlined link)
Selecting Safe Bird Toys
Before introducing any new toy, perch or food we recommend reading this article:
One Method of Introducing New Things
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