zandische Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 An idea my hubby came up with to "recycle" the cardboard boxes our k-cups come in. We like the coffee and apparently the birds like their boxes. Directions: Take 1 empty K-Cup/tassimo pod/other box. Stuff it full of old foot toys, treats, sisal, treats, straws, etc. Tie it or otherwise attach to perch (this is just stuck in one of their play boxes but will probably need to be tied down.) Let your birds tear it apart! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana600 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 That sure looks fun and interesting. Love that your whole family gets involved with ideas for your playstand. It looks like a happy place to hang out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarasota Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Perfect! I use any cardboard box - Burt seems to prefer Amazon.com boxes, so I get to shop a lot! I also hide bits of nuts and seeds in the box. He has to rummage through the toys to get to the treats. He also enjoys shredding the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingy Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 When I get Chinese take out the soup comes in plastic containers. I use rawhide or plastic chain and quick links to make hanging foraging buckets. The pint sized containers work best here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zandische Posted October 4, 2012 Author Share Posted October 4, 2012 Oooh, I love the idea of the chinese food boxes as foraging baskets! And Sarasota - great idea to hide nuts and treats in there. Perfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingy Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 I have seen new Chinese take out paper containers and new plain pizza boxes for sale on some of the bird sites. Cone style coffee filters work too. Its very easy and cheap to make paper mache destroyables. I'll try and do a how to post on that this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeFernandez22 Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 When I get Chinese take out the soup comes in plastic containers. I use rawhide or plastic chain and quick links to make hanging foraging buckets. The pint sized containers work best here. We get those all of the time! I didn't realize those were safe! We have been saving them since I craft! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paleale Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 An idea my hubby came up with to "recycle" the cardboard boxes our k-cups come in. We like the coffee and apparently the birds like their boxes. Directions: Take 1 empty K-Cup/tassimo pod/other box. Stuff it full of old foot toys, treats, sisal, treats, straws, etc. Tie it or otherwise attach to perch (this is just stuck in one of their play boxes but will probably need to be tied down.) Let your birds tear it apart! [ATTACH=CONFIG]23061[/ATTACH] Awesome! Can't wait to start making toys with the family for our little girl. Is "sisal" the colored hair looking stuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheldon89 Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 This looks like a great idea! I am going to try it with my fid. thanks or the idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana600 Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Great to have this thread highlighted again now that Gilbert is reaching a new brave outlook on life and is playing a little. You all have some wonderful ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 I'm soooo boring! No imagination, so I let everyone else pick out their toys. I DID find an awesome toy the otherday at the birdstore that you have to hang from the ceiling. It is huge! Of course, doubted myself, thinking about it. Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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