Chewing up everything in sight

[jhhuhma]

I am wondering if anyone can give me some advice on how to handle my TAG's incessive chewing up of stuff he is only 4 1/2 months old he spends most of his time out of his cage since I am home all day he has tons of toys but after a few times gets pretty board with them, loves remote buttons and anything leather that he can chew up. I do watch him constantly and as of right now just tell him no no and try to redirrect his attention, I am wondering if this is just what a bird does or if i should be doing more to stop the behavior.

 

I would appriciate anyhelp or advice

HOLLY

[judygram]

This is what a bird does, Holly and it is best to provide him with things he can chew up to keep him busy for you are not gonna stop him for doing it. Since he seems to enjoy anything leather do keep plenty of those kinds of toys around to chew on.

 

A lot of people fuss because their greys chew their furniture but that is what they do, providing him with things he can chew and tear up will keep him away from the things you don't want him tearing up.

 

Have a look thru the homemade toys and playstands room for some ideas and suggestions for things you can provide to keep him entertained.

[jhhuhma]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR QUICK REPLY, I WAS PRETTY SURE I ALREADY KNEW THE ANSWER BUT FELT I SHOULD ASK JUST INCASE I WAS MISSING SOMTHING.

[Sevi]

As Judy said, that's what greys do and definitely don't discourage it. Edison loves to chew whatever he can get his beak on, so we save up paper towel or toilet paper rolls, junk mail, unbleached muffin cups, cardboard etc...And also in line with Judy, there are some great suggestions in the toys/playstands section.

 

You can also get some great shreddable toys from many pet stores, particularly online. Edison's favourite are these: http://www.parrotdiseperch.com/parrot/shop_details.php?prod=281

which you can get in a variety of sizes.

 

You'll never completely rid him of his want to shred other everyday items that you want to stay in one piece, but if you keep him well stocked with other things to shred it will curb it a lot- all the while allowing him to enjoy himself.

 

edit: bah I was too late and now my post is particularly redundant<br><br>Post edited by: Sevi, at: 2009/01/05 03:25

[Carolyn]

Parrotdise Perch is the greatest bird store, I can spend hours just wondering around, great people there I try to visit every couple of weeks and get some of my toy making supplies.

 

Carolyn & Mika