Need gift suggestions for a bird owner

[Crimson_687]

This was part of a family gift exchange, I got someone who keeps several different types of birds (cockatiels, lovebirds, finches) and is trying to start her own business in breeding them. I figured she would appreciate a bird-related gift to help her cause. Max is $25. So far I've looked at graphic tees and mugs related to bird keeping, but I'm trying to look for something nice she can directly use for the birds (If she kept aquariums, I would get her bucephalandra and some ohko stones).

All suggestions are appreciated!!

 

[BigManAquatics]

Don't some of those birds need stuff to gnaw on so their beaks don't get overgrown? Something like that is always handy.

 

[Ghostly]

what about a monthly bird subscription box? I think you could get one for around $25 I personally don't own any birds myself though so can't recommend one in particular.

here is one The Squawk Box $25 - Parrot Supplies l The Parrot Shop you also might find something at there store it has quite the selection.

 

[Crimson_687]

Don't some of those birds need stuff to gnaw on so their beaks don't get overgrown? Something like that is always handy.

I don't know much about keeping birds- but she gives them cuttlebone for calcium and I would think that doubles to keep their beak in shape? Is there something particular they need for this?

 

[BigManAquatics]

I don't know much about keeping birds- but she gives them cuttlebone for calcium and I would think that doubles to keep their beak in shape? Is there something particular they need for this?

Not sure, we don't have birds due to lots of cats lol! Yeah, i think cuttlebone would probably serve that purpose. We used to get those little wooden chewing stick for the hamsters when the girls had those.

Whatever they chew on, sure some of those would be appreciated! Or if you can find out what kind of food she feeds them or if they have any toys need replaced...stuff like that

 

[Jojo205]

Enrichment of some sort is always great, you can never have too much- I love to rotate toys in my birds’ cage so they don’t get bored. natural wood perched are really good for their feet because of the varying circumference of the wood. Healthy (ish) treats like millet are ok, but they’re also very readily available and super cheap lol
I have budgies and they LOVE LOVE LOVE swings. They’re absolutely obsessed with them. I’m sure the birds your family member has would enjoy them as well. Avoid stuff with sandpaper texture because that can be bad for their feet (it supposedly keeps their nails short but it really doesn’t lol). Natural wood is always good (as long as it’s bird safe). You could even clean a piece of bird safe wood in your backyard and google how to make a perch yourself, i don’t think it’s hard! Also bird play sets are fun, but only if the birds she has are tame and don’t fly around like maniacs when they’re let out of the cage.

 

[Ghostly]

I don't know much about keeping birds- but she gives them cuttlebone for calcium and I would think that doubles to keep their beak in shape? Is there something particular they need for this?

I think cuttlebone would also be nice something she can use and needs for the birds.

 

[Jojo205]

Not sure, we don't have birds due to lots of cats lol!

Hey, birds are free entertainment for the cats! As long as the cats aren’t stressing out the birds it’s lots of fun to watch them interact. One of our cats loves to sit on top of the bird cage and watch them from above, and the birds enjoy attempting to eat the little bits of fur that stick thru the bars of the cage We used to let the birds out when she was in the room when she was a kitten but she grew up and decided she would rather play with them than sit with them, so we don’t do that anymore - but the birds love her and she loves the birds, lol!

 

[BigManAquatics]

Hey, birds are free entertainment for the cats! As long as the cats aren’t stressing out the birds it’s lots of fun to watch them interact. One of our cats loves to sit on top of the bird cage and watch them from above, and the birds enjoy attempting to eat the little bits of fur that stick thru the bars of the cage We used to let the birds out when she was in the room when she was a kitten but she grew up and decided she would rather play with them than sit with them, so we don’t do that anymore - but the birds love her and she loves the birds, lol!

Our cats would stress out the birds.. they ignore the fish, but any other critter, watch out! Also, the cats are clutzes and fearless so i don't want to wake up to the sound of a cage crashing in the middle of the night.

 

[Motherlovebetta]

I inherited my grandmas zebra finches when she died and had them for several years. I dont know how how large her cages are, but I know the smaller cages they make like clip on bird baths (with covers so they don’t make a big mess) for where the food dish can go and they are usually like under $10. They are fun to watch in there! My finches also LOVED millet and thistle seed for a snack and someone mentioned swings they love those things and the little clip on baskets to hang out in.

 

[Crimson_687]

what about a monthly bird subscription box? I think you could get one for around $25 I personally don't own any birds myself though so can't recommend one in particular.

here is one The Squawk Box $25 - Parrot Supplies l The Parrot Shop you also might find something at there store it has quite the selection.

Unfortunately with shipping, this item was above budget, but I really love this idea. I can order items separately and then take a nice tin/reusable gift box and cover it in bird art.

Here are some of the items I was looking at- which look best?
(swings)
1. https://www.amazon.com/Prevue-Pet-P...d=1&keywords=bird+swing&qid=1620156078&sr=8-5
2. All Living Things® Wood Bird Swing | bird Perches & Swings | PetSmart
3. https://www.amazon.com/Vktech-Parak...=1&keywords=bird+swing&qid=1620156254&sr=8-12
(chews)
1. All Living Things® Willow Chew Sticks | bird Toys | PetSmart
2. Wesco Pet Mini Bird Kabob | bird Toys | PetSmart
3. https://www.amazon.com/Bonka-Bird-T...ld=1&keywords=bird+chew&qid=1620156365&sr=8-7
4.
(toys)
1. https://www.amazon.com/Fuerlun-Natu...d=1&keywords=bird+chew&qid=1620155975&sr=8-47
2. All Living Things® Hanging Basket Bird Toy | bird Toys | PetSmart
3. https://www.amazon.com/Deloky-Chewi...ld=1&keywords=bird+toys&qid=1620156592&sr=8-5
4. https://www.amazon.com/Prevue-Hendryx-62806-Naturals-Ladder/dp/B093LC2LZ2/ref=sxin_11?asc_contentid=amzn1.osa.f65607b7-c3b2-4991-8433-8763ce9445c5.ATVPDKIKX0DER.en_US&asc_contenttype=article&ascsubtag=amzn1.osa.f65607b7-c3b2-4991-8433-8763ce9445c5.ATVPDKIKX0DER.en_US&creativeASIN=B007PO39I4&cv_ct_cx=bird+toys&cv_ct_id=amzn1.osa.f65607b7-c3b2-4991-8433-8763ce9445c5.ATVPDKIKX0DER.en_US&cv_ct_pg=search&cv_ct_we=asin&cv_ct_wn=osp-single-source-earns-comm&dchild=1&keywords=bird+toys&linkCode=oas&pd_rd_i=B007PO39I4&pd_rd_r=565868ae-6f1a-4df2-b033-ce4ae7a1b94c&pd_rd_w=um0rs&pd_rd_wg=67Sl1&pf_rd_p=c5aa77b7-f0ac-4b95-b207-5ef230c60c9b&pf_rd_r=V2CWA41ZTTDSMND7H1MB&qid=1620156592&sr=1-2-64f3a41a-73ca-403a-923c-8152c45485fe&tag=5042nst800sr-20&th=1&psc=1
(Treats)
spray millet, whole peanut, kaytee stick

Edit:
Forgot to add pirches but they were in the range of $15-$17
Any other toy suggestions or links welcome!!

 

[Bettaholic]

I have a double yellow headed amazon and you always need interactive toys for entertainment. Something they have to work at to get a treat or a toy with different materials like ropes tied in knots that they can undo or wood blocks to whittle at with their beaks. Birds see color so the wilder the colors the better! Just stay away from bells. They get annoying after 5 minutes and have breakable parts that can be swallowed.

 

[Crimson_687]

I have a double yellow headed amazon and you always need interactive toys for entertainment. Something they have to work at to get a treat or a toy with different materials like ropes tied in knots that they can undo or wood blocks to whittle at with their beaks. Birds see color so the wilder the colors the better! Just stay away from bells. They get annoying after 5 minutes and have breakable parts that can be swallowed.

Thanks for the bell notice! Most of the toy sets had bells in them

Something like this?
https://www.amazon.com/Bac-kitchen-...uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

 

[Bettaholic]

Thanks for the bell notice! Most of the toy sets had bells in them

Something like this?
https://www.amazon.com/Bac-kitchen-...uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

You're welcome. If she is going to breed birds they also make bird breeder boxes I believe would fit in the budget. As long as you know which bird type she will be breeding.

You're welcome. If she is going to breed birds they also make bird breeder boxes I believe would fit in the budget. As long as you know which bird type she will be breeding.

I just saw your gift pick. Yeah that would be great. The bird always needs to be entertained so they don't scream or feather pick. But you have the right idea now.