Toys provide your bird the opportunity to exercise while giving him mental stimulation to stave off boredom. Toys are used when socializing with you but toy play also become your bird’s main activity while you are not at home. Give your bird lots of things to do but don’t put so many things in its cage that it is difficult to move about. Choose toys with a variety of textures that feel interesting to your bird’s mouth and feet. Birds can see in color so bright, brilliant toys add to the fun. Consider fun shapes, sizes and sounds when picking a toy for your bird. Mirrored surfaces, climbing apparatus and swings are particularly popular. Pick the proper size and weight toys for your bird. Know that your bird will chew on its toys so check that parts cannot break off to be swallowed and any dyes or woods are non-toxic. Contact your Moorpark, CA vet to learn more.