Parrot Enrichment

The intended use of this "Munchkin Deluxe Dishwasher Basket" is to wash baby bottles and pacifiers.  But it has great foraging potential.  Click on the links below for instruction on how to turn this basket into a proper foraging toy and to watch a video of how I introduced the toy to Ditto.

If I do say so myself - this is one of the best ideas I've yet to come up with.   Click on the video link below to watch a demonstration of how terrific this toy idea is.

The instructions for making this toy are pretty straight forward. I show examples of how to make one in The Parrot Enrichment Activity Book, Version 2.  I' m including it again on the web page because I want you to watch the video of Buddy tearing into it.  I think when you watch him you will be able to appreciate the foraging potential of this easy to make toy.

Untreated wicker baskets can easily be turned into a foraging toy like the one pictured left. Click on the links below for instruction on how to turn this basket into a proper foraging toy and to watch a video of some of my parrots actively engaged with this toy.

 Elvis, my older Timneh, would give up if the foraging opportunity presented to him was too complex. I started him out on treasure chests and toy crocks. Click on the video link below to watch a beginner forager at work.

This video comes to us courtesy of Caroline Moore.  In this video Caroline makes a whiffle ball into a foraging toy for Icarus. Click on the link to watch her demonstrate how successful the toy is in sustaining activity for Icarus.

For another idea for turning a whiffle ball into a foraging toy, click on this link:  http://foragingforparrots.com/ideas/wiffle-ball-foragers/