Creating DIY bird toys is a fun and rewarding way to keep your feathered friend mentally and physically engaged.

Why Make Your Own Bird Toys?

No one knows your bird’s preferences better than you, so making homemade bird toys allows you to customize them with your bird’s favorite colors, textures, and materials. From paper and wood to beads and ropes, choosing the right elements ensures your bird will be more likely to interact and play with the toys. Plus, making your own bird toys can be more affordable and eco-friendly than buying new ones, while also helping to support your bird’s enrichment and well-being.

Safe Materials for DIY Bird Toys

Another key benefit of making your own bird toys is knowing exactly what materials you’re using—no hidden chemicals, dyes, or unsafe parts. DIY bird toys give you full control over the safety and quality of every component, helping to protect your bird from harmful substances. Using bird-safe materials ensures your parrot or pet bird can chew, climb, and play without risk, making homemade toys a smart and secure choice for enrichment. As with any toy, it’s important to supervise your bird during playtime—even with handmade ones—to make sure loose parts don’t pose a choking hazard or other safety concern.

Easy DIY Bird Toy Ideas for Parrots and Pet Birds

Building your own toys allows variety and creativity. You can buy different toy parts, including colorful rings, wood blocks, dowels and vine balls. We offer toy parts in various sizes and textures so that making your own toys is easy and fun! Another option is to find materials around the house that your bird enjoys. Be creative and thrifty by stringing your bird’s favorite items together. Popsicle sticks, wooden spools, paper, and molted feathers are all easily accessible household items that most birds enjoy.

How Homemade Bird Toys Support Mental Stimulation

Creating your own bird toys is a fun and rewarding way to provide safe, engaging enrichment for your feathered friend. DIY bird toys allow you to customize textures, shapes, and colors your bird loves while ensuring all materials are non-toxic and bird-safe. By making your own bird toys, you can support your bird’s mental stimulation, reduce boredom, and promote natural behaviors like foraging and problem-solving.

Of course, if craft projects aren’t your thing, you can always surprise your feathered friend with a new foraging toy such as the Foraging Basket or Foraging Pouch. It’s easy to make these toys a one of a kind by hiding some of your birdies favorite treats inside!