Parrots need a lot of stimulation.They enjoy doing different activities with their owners.Taking into account size and weight is the most important part of playing with a large bird.There are games and toys that are safe for a big bird to play.You can make playtime fun for parrots by introducing new activities slowly.
Step 1: The ball should be thrown to play fetch.
You can get a wiffle ball from a piece of newspaper.The ball should be bigger than the bird's beak.Put your hand in front of your parrot and let it retrieve the ball.Move away if you want the toy to come to you.It's helpful to give a treat and praise it to come back.The birds love throwing the ball.You can give the ball back if you don't mind doing the exercise.Plastic keys and balls are some of the fetch toys.Your bird can learn the game without getting bored.
Step 2: Roll the ball to your bird.
Stand opposite your parrot on a flat surface.Wait for your bird to pick the big ball and push it forward.Continue playing if you have the ball.If you give your parrot a treat, it will let go of the ball.Pick a ball that your bird can handle.Big wiffle balls are a great choice for large parrots.Large sheets of paper work well.The ball should be rolled gently towards the parrot.
Step 3: Give your parrot a treat by playing the shell game.
Pick out a large treat for your bird.If you don't have shells large enough for your bird to easily move, paper cups are a great substitute.Put the treat under 1 of the shells.Wait for your parrot to pick a shell.Let it have the treat even if it picks the wrong shell.Small pieces of mango or papaya, apple slices, seedless grapes, carrots, leafy vegetables, grains, and tiny bits of walnuts or almonds are some of the healthy treats for parrots.It's a good idea to avoid offering peanuts or seeds.You can give your parrot peanut butter, but it's high in fat and should only be given as an occasional treat.
Step 4: To hide and seek with your parrot, use a towel.
Take your parrot to a safe area.Put your head down and drape a bath towel over it.Many parrots like to run up and look under the towel.Give your parrot a treat when it comes near the towel if it doesn't respond.To play, drape the towel over your parrot.If your parrot doesn't like being covered, remove the towel right away.
Step 5: Flapping with your parrot is a good way to exercise it.
Move your hand up and down or swoop around in figure eights as your parrot steps up onto your arm or hand.As you move your parrot through the air, watch for it to flap its wings.When the parrot starts breathing hard, stop and give it a break.Give it a treat when it steps up and rests on your hand.While your parrot is on your shoulder, this can be done.Get your parrot to join in by flapping yourwings.You can change the game by dancing.Many parrots dance with their owners.You can play music to accompany your moves.
Step 6: It's a good idea to chase your parrot to get it active.
A bed or a table is a good place to take your parrot.Move your fingers towards your pet.It will turn and run away many times.Big parrots are easy to follow.You can either tickle it with your fingers or give it a treat when you catch it.If your parrot is scared, avoid this game.Do something a little slower.You should be aware of your position.When your bird is near a surface, slow down.Don't run after your bird if you're playing on the floor.
Step 7: While you groom yourself, take your parrot into the bathroom.
brushing your teeth is a fascinating activity for parrots.They like to watch their owners brush their hair.Bring your pet into the shower with you, but make sure the water is warm.While your parrot gets wet, expect lots of happy noises and silly dances.If your bird is nervous, give it treats in the bathroom or shower.Birds don't experience showers in a different way than they do in the wild.If you can't balance the bird on your shoulder, you may need a stable surface or door.suction cup stands are sold by many pet supply stores.The weight of a large parrot can be accommodated by getting a big perch with multiple cups.If you don't want your parrot to go into the shower, fill a spray bottle with warm water, put it on a fine setting, and gently mist your bird 2 or 3 times a week.During the winter, keep it warm.Mist your face to see how strong the mist is.Use a pump spray bottle instead of atrigger bottle.
Step 8: A big box is needed for your parrot to play in.
Get a large cardboard box and fill it with toys.Adapt household waste to make inexpensive toys.You can put newspapers in your bird to tear it up.Rope, large rocks, and nuts are things your bird likes.As soon as your parrot approaches the box, start giving it treats.With caution, use this option as your parrot may think the box is a nest, which can lead to territorial behavior or feather destruction.If you want to join in on the fun, get a kitchen implement like a big soup ladle and tap the side of the box to get your parrot's attention.As you bring it closer to them, tap it against the box.Before giving your parrot toys, make sure they are clean.Birds don't like leftover food or drinks that are not good for them.
Step 9: There is a toy that your parrot isn't afraid of.
Pick out something that makes your bird curious.While they are in its cage, watch it.They can either get a similar toy or take it out during playtime.Large parrots are usually comfortable with objects made from wood or paper.You can place a ball on a stick if you don't have a good toy.It's best to hold it close to you.Allow your parrot to watch it from a distance.
Step 10: Wait for the parrot to approach the toy and show it.
Stand away from your parrot.Let it come to you and be patient.Step back and avoid that big, powerful beak if it opens before you.Your parrot may be afraid at first, but with repeated exposure it will eventually feel safe enough to explore.There is plenty of room for your bird to move.If you can, place it on a large surface.Stand nearby if the parrot doesn't let you touch it.
Step 11: When your parrot approaches the toy, give it praise and a treat.
Say something like, "Good boy," then hold out your hand with your favorite treat.When your bird is afraid of toys, you will need to praise it.The toy is safe to touch if you go slowly.Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and grains are good for parrots.Don't eat seeds, pits, avocados, dried beans, and onions.Rewarding your parrot for good behavior is more effective than punishing it for bad behavior.
Step 12: Wait if the parrot bites you.
When reacting to a bite, spraying the bird with water or flicking its beak is not a good idea.Your parrot is more likely to bite you if you have a negative experience.If you need time to calm down, put the parrot back in its cage and then come back to play.Large parrots click their beaks when they are unhappy.When bringing a parrot into a new environment, be cautious.Don't attempt to play while wearing a glove.It is possible that your parrot is afraid of the glove.They will be afraid of you when you take the glove off if they adapt to it.
Step 13: If your parrot is too scared to approach you, play the laddering game.
A large stick that can support your parrot's weight is needed for the laddering game.Keep the sticks away from your parrot's cage.It's a good idea to have it step onto your hand once it feels safe.Hold the biggest stick out and let it step up onto it.Go slowly for very timid birds.The sticks should be kept in the room for about a week.The sticks should be moved a little closer each day.Hold out multiple fingers for your parrot when laddering.Hold out your hand.
Step 14: Show your parrot how to play with the toy by touching it.
You should act like the toy is for you.It's a good idea to bat it around a bit.Make it look fun by getting as animated as you can.Soon your parrot will want to join in.The parrots were never taught how to play with toys.If your bird approaches a toy without touching it, try swatting it around yourself.You can slowly move it toward the enclosure.
Step 15: When your parrot is comfortable, repeat the play sessions twice a day.
Training may take a while depending on your parrot.When your parrot seems hesitant to respond, work slowly and don't push them.You may not know what a parrot has experienced in the past.If you are patient and friendly, your parrot will learn how to play with you.It is possible that parrots that were re homed, wild-caught, and bred may not have had much time out of their enclosure for enrichment.They may have had bad experiences with their previous owners.You can get your parrot to adapt with love, a gentle hand, and a quiet environment.
Step 16: It's a good idea to choose a quiet spot for your parrot to play.
Pick a spot away from other activities in your home to keep your parrot out of harm's way.Large parrots need big, wide surfaces.Leave enough space for your parrot to explore.If you play on the floor, make sure your other pets are in a separate room.If the bird can fly, make sure there are 2 doors between the parrot and the outside world.Make sure your parrot doesn't have access to fans or other household dangers like open toilets, hot stovetops, and so on.On occasion, perches are fine.perches don't provide enough space for you to join in on games because of the size of large birds.
Step 17: Pick toys that are larger than your bird's beak.
Big parrots are strong enough to crush smaller toys.You have to spend more money to replace a broken toy because splicing is a risk.If you plan on incorporating smaller objects, make sure they are made of a hard material like metal or plastic.The toys you want to leave in the parrot's cage need to be big.Make sure the toy is safe while your pet plays.Don't leave your pet unattended with toys that have small components.If they are swallowed, they can cause metal toxicity and other problems.If you want to compare the size of toys, visit a pet store and look for large and extra large toys.Extra large toys are more durable than small ones for destructive birds.
Step 18: Pick toys that are durable.
Plastic toys are often marketed as strong.They are good for rougher games since they hold up so well.Plastic balls and other toys can be chewed on by your parrot.Plastic toys are generally safe to hang in cages, but get strong toys that a big parrot can't break.Plastic toys aren't very fun for parrots, so plan on using them in short bursts.rotate them out frequently if you hang them in your pet's cage.Plastic toys are more durable than metal toys.If you make your own toys, use a magnet to make sure they don't contain zinc, a harmful element.
Step 19: Wood toys are good for honing your parrot's beak.
The parrot is going to make you groan by shredding the toy.Birds like tearing apart wood.Foraging boxes, cages, and rougher games can be played with large wood toys.There are ways to make your own toys.If you want to get a piece of wood, you can weave strips of pine together.If you put a treat inside, it will turn into a toy.If you want to learn more about making toys, you can visit theavianstudios.com/captive-foraging-dvd.
Step 20: Use the papers to make balls for your parrot.
Many plastic and wood toys are made of paper.You can throw a large ball if you roll undyed paper or newspaper into it.If you put a treat inside the ball, the parrot will find it.Paper balls are inexpensive toys for parrots.If you think your parrot eats paper, take precautions.When you are not around, don't leave it sitting for your parrot.
Step 21: Puzzle toys will make your parrot curious.
Parrots get bored easily because they are very intelligent.A puzzle box is a good way to entertain your parrot.Your parrot may need to spin a gear on the toy to open it and get a treat.Large birds need big and durable puzzle toys.Puzzle toys can be made out of wood or plastic.Let your bird figure out how to open the treat by locking it behind the box's door.
Step 22: Keep your parrot entertained with toys every week.
Big parrots need lots of stimulation to stay healthy.You should have at least 4 to 6 toys for your bird.If you plan on leaving the toys in the cage all week, arrange them in new combinations.It's a good idea to always have something new to explore with your pet.There are separate toys for your parrot to play with when it's out of the cage.Get different fetch toys to keep the game fresh for your pet.