Foraging toys for happy birds

Birds in your home or aviary are a joy to watch, and of course, you want the very best for your feathered friends. The right cage, proper food, and fresh drinking water are essential… but have you considered foraging toys? Read on to discover what they are and why they’re so important!

Fora-what?!?

Let’s start by explaining what foraging actually is. It’s just a fancy word for searching for food! Foraging toys encourage birds to work for their food, just like they would in nature. This keeps them active, engaged, and happy.

A bird on a mission

Now, you might be wondering—why is this so important? Well, in the wild, birds spend most of their day foraging. You could even call it their life’s mission.

Now imagine putting a bird in a cage with a food dish and some water. Food and drink are available all the time, but boredom quickly sets in, and an unhappy bird is the result.

Fun for birds and their owners

To keep birds lively and mentally sharp, it’s best to regularly place some food in a foraging toy. They’ll love the challenge, and it’s also a joy to watch them “free” their food from the toy. Say goodbye to boredom—for both your bird and yourself!

Experimenting

Is your bird new to foraging toys? Start simple and make sure they see you placing food inside. You can even take it out once while they’re watching to spark their curiosity. Using their favorite treats will also boost motivation and creativity.

Every bird is different—some catch on quickly, while others need a little more guidance. Our best advice? Experiment and adjust as needed!

Food is more than just filling the belly

One last tip: since your bird still needs enough food, it’s best to keep filling their food dish as well. However, you’ll soon notice that they only turn to the "easy" food after they’ve finished the challenge of the foraging toy.

This proves that eating is about more than just filling their belly—it’s also about engaging their mind! And foraging toys are the perfect tool for that.