Category Archives: Toys

Oliver’s Garden Handcrafted Bird Toys and Perches

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Kris Porter

I saw a blog post at Coco’s Flock with a review of Oliver’s Garden bird toys and perches.  I have been coveting the platform perches made by Susan Tuck, owner at Oliver’s Garden Bird Toys, ever since. I finally ordered my … Continue reading →

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Avian Stainless

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Kris Porter

I recently purchased stainless steel toys from Avian Stainless.  I have to tell you that I am very impressed with these toys.  They are made of premium quality stainless steel and expertly crafted with attention to every detail.  I love their … Continue reading →

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DIY Toy Jam-Packed With Shredding Fun

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Kris Porter

I have an Avian Avenue Forum member, Renae, to thank for giving me the idea to make my own version of a toy she shared in a forum post.  Renae posted this picture of a toy she made using links, … Continue reading →

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Parrot’s Choice Foraging Blocks

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Kris Porter

My husband, Jerry, has designed another fantastic foraging block for parrots.  This block is designed exclusively for MakeYourOwnBirdToys.com.  We wanted a block that had all of the terrific features of the Fantastic and Puzzler Foraging Blocks but would also be unique to … Continue reading →

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Stainless Steel Skewers

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Kris Porter

I always save the ends of the butternut squash for foraging toys.   I find it more trouble than it is worth to peel the ends and the parrots really like the seeds.  I always wash the outside of the squash … Continue reading →

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Announcing New Toy Kit

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Kris Porter

I’m excited to have this chance to announce a new product, Vine Ball Foraging Toy Kits.  Having this toy available in kit form affords you, the parrot owner, the opportunity to add your own treats and foot toys to the … Continue reading →

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The Parrot’s Workshop Group

Posted on June 23, 2012 by Kris Porter

I’ve just recently been added to a new facebook group that I am ever so excited about.  The Parrot’s Workshop group is a place where people can share their ideas and sources for making toys, perches, playstands, play areas, and … Continue reading →

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Egg Carton Toy

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Kris Porter

I call this the Egg Carton Toy.  This is a terrific foraging toy that also has great shredding appeal.  It is fun, easy and economical to make yourself from items you have at home or can find at the dollar store. … Continue reading →

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New – Puzzler Foraging Blocks

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Kris Porter

Just when I thought it couldn’t get any better; Jerry designs a new line of foraging blocks. After Coco’s Flock blog entry on receiving the custom sized Fantastic Foraging Blocks for her Budgies, we had several requests to make foraging blocks for … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Foraging Blocks

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Kris Porter

My husband, Jerry, and I have been working on a design for a wood block that combines the pine slats that our parrots like to chew with a hole that will accommodate almonds in the shell.  We started designing the … Continue reading →

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