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  • Hi everyone, thanks for checking out my video on how to make some cheap and easy DIY parrot toys! We make these toys regularly for our birds and their love them, but naturally when I am trying to film their reactions, they are as enthusiastic as they normally are!
    Have a go with your parrots and see what they think! Share in the comments below how you get on!
    Remember, no toy is 100% safe, so make sure you supervise your birds whilst they play.
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Komentáƙe • 318

  • @BirdNerdSophie
    @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 3 lety +29

    ❌ READ BEFORE COMMENTING ❌
    All of the materials in this video are SAFE to use in the UK. I have been making these toys for over 12 years with no issues whatsoever.
    For people who are concerned with toilet rolls:
    - There is little to no evidence that any glue used to create the toilet rolls contains zinc, let alone a significant amount to cause any kind of damage. Zinc is present in many foods that our birds eat.
    Also for people who are concerned about bacteria - birds should not live in a sterile environment. I'm not saying smother them in poop, but there would not be any significant amount of bacteria on the rolls to cause any harm.

    • @candicet5973
      @candicet5973 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      Yeah, I remember when I was a **newbie** in the channel (came here through this vid) and also thought that the toilet rolls r unsafe but maybe mine r (it's looking suspicious) so I just use bird safe cardboard

    • @finnmatteo8763
      @finnmatteo8763 Pƙed 3 lety

      i know I am kinda randomly asking but do anybody know a good place to watch new series online?

  • @willyandolya3741
    @willyandolya3741 Pƙed 4 lety +107

    Bird toys are really expensive, it’s so important to change them often and keep the bird entertained. Thank you for this ideas. Great activity for a date night too🙂

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 4 lety +5

      Absolutely, I change some of the toys out everyday to keep things interesting! Glad you enjoyed the video and love the date night idea - I shall pester my boyfriend to do the same! đŸ˜‚â€ïž

    • @Alexander6749
      @Alexander6749 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      @@BirdNerdSophie is it normal for my cockatiel to tear up certain toys nonstop till they completely break? When my cockatiel gets Certain toys once I give them to her she will shred none stop

  • @veros8598
    @veros8598 Pƙed 4 lety +93

    i need to pee but mi cockatiel is sleeping on top of me 😔

  • @TheParrotTeacher
    @TheParrotTeacher Pƙed 3 lety +6

    As easy as it is the ramekin one is still my fave. The boys still love it and Pickles just chucks the straws all over!

  • @avi8252
    @avi8252 Pƙed 3 lety +15

    Im so proud of myself! (I didnt make any of these) but I made a PERFECT looking bird toy by copying one off google and it looks nearly identical! I used some sticks and wooden beads from some baby toy and made it into a bridge with hoops of beads on the sides. Im legit so proud of myself.

  • @nishahaymond6711
    @nishahaymond6711 Pƙed 4 lety +20

    Thanks for the ideas, I got my bird last Saturday. So far, so good. She seemed to warm up to me quickly. I spend as much time as I can near her cage, and even though she isn't hand tamed she isn't worried about hands, I got to hand feed her yesterday. Hopefully in a few weeks/months I'll get to try these ideas :) She finds new items suspicious so I'm going to give her more time to get used surroundings. Cute birdies you have!

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 4 lety +2

      Hey, thanks for your comment! That’s awesome, what kind of bird do you have? That’s fantastic that she will take some food from your hand as it’s the first step to a trusting relationship! :) Once she is really eager to take treats from you, show her new objects like these toys at the side of the cage and give her a treat for looking at them from a distance, and pretend to play with the toys as well! She will soon become more confident in exploring! :)

  • @layla-eq3ss
    @layla-eq3ss Pƙed 4 lety +38

    Your cockatiels look exactly like my old cockatiels sadly they passed away but they were 6 years old

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 4 lety +12

      They are handsome boys! Sorry to hear about your little ones, I hope you have lots of nice memories with them!

  • @richardpalmer3333
    @richardpalmer3333 Pƙed 3 lety +3

    The eggbox is a great idea. Never thought of it and I eat them daily. haha. Thanks!

  • @larasoohon207
    @larasoohon207 Pƙed rokem +2

    Thank you for sharing your ideas of some diy toys to make i will be trying this out.

  • @alysiacollins350
    @alysiacollins350 Pƙed 3 lety +3

    Awesomeness!!!! 💜💜💜 My little Flock LOVES these DIY foraging toys!!! Thank you 😊 BUNCHES Sophie & David!!! Y’all are BRILLIANT!!!!

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Thank you so much for watching and for your kind words! I'm glad your flock like the toys! đŸ„°

  • @biancapeterek3858
    @biancapeterek3858 Pƙed 2 lety +3

    I've just discovered your channel and I like it. I'm totally blind and I really enjoy how you describe what you do and how you talk about things you can get around the house for pensioners and such.

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 2 lety

      Hi Bianca, thanks for watching my video! I am visually impaired and I have a lot of blond and visually inspired bird owners who watch my videos, so I try and be as descriptive as possible! Hope you have a great day!

    • @biancapeterek3858
      @biancapeterek3858 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      @@BirdNerdSophie that's cool. I heard you make a reference to dodgy eyes, but I didn't realise that meant you were also vision impaired. Would be nice to chat sometime about our experiences as there are very few CZcamsrs who deal with the differences of parrot care when you can't see very well. They talk about reading a birds body language and they talk about all kinds of things you can do if you can see your bird, but they assume that everybody can see and that can be frustrating.

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 2 lety

      @@biancapeterek3858 of course! There is quite a good size community of blind and partially sighted people who live with birds which is amazing! Not being able to read body language does pose it's challenges, but it doesn't mean that we can't find other ways around it!

  • @yamunadevi68
    @yamunadevi68 Pƙed 3 lety +3

    Such easy clever ideas, definitely gonna try making these

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Thanks for watching! Let us know what your bird(s) think of them! 🩜😊

    • @skymusic3002
      @skymusic3002 Pƙed 3 lety

      I agree

  • @swatz2110
    @swatz2110 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    You guys are the best

  • @es1bl
    @es1bl Pƙed 4 lety +4

    Awesome đŸ‘đŸ» video

  • @swatz2110
    @swatz2110 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    You guys are 5he best

  • @aliahossam6632
    @aliahossam6632 Pƙed 4 lety +32

    This is really helpful,thanks!! Also i have a question,what's printer paper😅

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 4 lety +20

      Hi Sara, thanks for your lovely comment and glad you found it useful! By printer paper, I mean the sort you would use to print off documents from your computer, sometimes called office paper! Basically A4 plain white paper! 😊

    • @aliahossam6632
      @aliahossam6632 Pƙed 4 lety +6

      Thank you😊

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 4 lety +9

      Sara Hossam you’re welcome!

    • @nataliegoodluck6145
      @nataliegoodluck6145 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      A printer paper is like a blank paper

    • @alkkashomemadecake9647
      @alkkashomemadecake9647 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      are you a child

  • @tangerinetundraag1014
    @tangerinetundraag1014 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    I loved the last one! SO cute.

  • @shalomantony
    @shalomantony Pƙed 4 lety +5

    I'm getting a (or 2) cockatiel/s the next week and unsure what they'd like playing with or eating and your ideas are so low effort, wallet friendly and creative! I'll be sure to make some for mine!! Lots of love from India!

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 4 lety +3

      HI there and thanks for your kind words! :) I hope your new bird(s) enjoy the toys - let me know how you get on! :) Hope you have a great week!

    • @shalomantony
      @shalomantony Pƙed 3 lety +1

      @@BirdNerdSophie they've been home for a month and they LOVE shredding paper and paper toys, thank you for your ideas!! They're such lovely birds!

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 3 lety

      @@shalomantony oh this is awesome, I’m so glad they like them! 😍

  • @hnebee
    @hnebee Pƙed 4 lety +2

    Great video. Thank you

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 4 lety

      Thanks Launa, hope you are having a great week! 🩜

  • @birbfriends7705
    @birbfriends7705 Pƙed 2 lety +4

    Great ideas!
    Where I live there are no bird toys in pet stores,
    And ordering online takes very long to reach
    So the best option is to make them ^^

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Glad you liked it! I have another DIY toys video on my channel too! 😊

    • @birbfriends7705
      @birbfriends7705 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      @@BirdNerdSophie I'll check it out :)

  • @rosy8330
    @rosy8330 Pƙed 3 lety +3

    Your birds look EXACTLY like mine. Both of them... Lol

  • @menna_alasar6316
    @menna_alasar6316 Pƙed 3 lety +7

    5:52 I have a budgie called pickles too!!

  • @joemetzengerstein8519
    @joemetzengerstein8519 Pƙed 4 lety +3

    That was really helpful! And cheap lol! I plan on getting a pair of cockatiels by the end of the year, and as a first timer with these tiny little creatures it's good to get informed first. Thank you for your videos! :)

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 4 lety

      Hey Jack - thanks for your kind words! :) That's so exciting, they really are amazing companions. I have quite a few other videos which might be useful for you so feel free to take a look and send over any questions! Hope you're having a great week!

  • @tolekandtheflock7020
    @tolekandtheflock7020 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Ooohh I love G.U desserts aswell

  • @LadyLuckLana
    @LadyLuckLana Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci +1

    Thanks a lot!

  • @vickirivera1710
    @vickirivera1710 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    I love the white spot on the back of Chips neck!

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Thank you, they have such cute little colourings! When Fish was a chick, most of his feathers were stripey which was adorable! We are still working out how Pickles' feathers will look - when we rescued her, she was on a poor diet which really affects the feathers, but now her diet is much better! Slowly but surely as she moults, he new feathers are coming through super vibrant!
      Thanks for taking the time to comment and I hope you have a great weekend! :)

  • @55098
    @55098 Pƙed 4 lety +2

    Awesome video 😊 good looking birds happy as ever take care stay safe

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Thanks Sean! Hope you are keeping well :)

    • @55098
      @55098 Pƙed 4 lety +1

      @@BirdNerdSophie doing ok Hun 😊

  • @tanishkaverma1539
    @tanishkaverma1539 Pƙed 4 lety +3

    I own a bird 3 days ago. She is a budgie. She started chirping,eating,drinking and even ripping toys. And you're video is really helpful to me.thanks
    -love from India.

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Help! That’s awesome, what is her name and what colour is she? I’m glad you found my video helpful 😊

    • @tanishkaverma1539
      @tanishkaverma1539 Pƙed 4 lety +3

      @@BirdNerdSophie she is green coloured budgie named basil.

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      @@tanishkaverma1539 Oh that is so cute! :)

  • @janeclifton5723
    @janeclifton5723 Pƙed 6 měsĂ­ci +1

    Super!!!! Exactly what I was looking for

  • @RCBirds
    @RCBirds Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Wow, awesome and easy tips. Thank you

  • @TheRose5357
    @TheRose5357 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Yeah I liked this ‘thank you’ and a 👍

  • @jannatanwer7477
    @jannatanwer7477 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    I can never find toys for my ringneck in pet shops so I’ll definitely try these out ,thanks đŸ–€

  • @ornithologydude8649
    @ornithologydude8649 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    The algorithm has bought me back here.

  • @mehere9724
    @mehere9724 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Given me some great ideas thank you.

  • @misty_blue
    @misty_blue Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Thanks! 😊 Great for inspiration!

  • @ayshareeha1760
    @ayshareeha1760 Pƙed 3 lety +4

    Im new to parrot series and i never had a bird before and i might buy one in the future , so i wanted to know if birds would litter in ur home and what do u do if they do that , thx for this video it was really nice

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 3 lety +2

      Hi there! By litter do you mean make a mess? They are very messy animals and we clean up after them asap if they go to the toilet anywhere and hoover daily for clean up other mess! I'm glad you liked the video!

    • @ayshareeha1760
      @ayshareeha1760 Pƙed 3 lety +3

      @@BirdNerdSophie i asked if they would poop or pee in ur furniture , if they do so , wat do u use to clean them cause my parents wont buy me parrot unless i make sure they dont poop or pee on our furniture

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Aysha Reeha unfortunately they definitely do poop on furniture! They are usually easy to clean with a bird safe spray like F10 or a vinegar and water mix, but bird poop every 10-15 minutes so lots of mess!

    • @ayshareeha1760
      @ayshareeha1760 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      @@BirdNerdSophie oh okk 😣

    • @cristinewithnoh840
      @cristinewithnoh840 Pƙed 3 lety

      @@ayshareeha1760 but they don't poop big so it's easy to just clean it they don't pee tho

  • @ourtinyisland
    @ourtinyisland Pƙed 3 lety +2

    Loved the vidio my brid loved them

  • @yvonnemathis1183
    @yvonnemathis1183 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Hi Sophie,Hi David!!! What fun!!!!
    I'm concerned tho, about cereal boxes being treated with preservatives... you might want to check that out.

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 3 lety

      Hi Yvonne! I’ve been using cereal boxes with birds for 12 years with no problems 😊

  • @avagreen9795
    @avagreen9795 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Loving you guys!!!

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 3 lety

      Thank you so much for watching! 😊💙🩜

  • @helensmith6816
    @helensmith6816 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Nice idea

  • @the_queer_forest_fairy5170
    @the_queer_forest_fairy5170 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    Im going to use a few of these ideas for my rats!!

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 3 lety

      Awesome - let me know how it goes - I love rats!

  • @ye8982
    @ye8982 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    What is the bird place they mentioned where they got the food colored crinkle paper

  • @candicet5973
    @candicet5973 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    I'm gonna try making the first and the last bird toy for Fluffy tomorrow! 😃

  • @SKMPMusic
    @SKMPMusic Pƙed 3 lety +5

    My bird never excepts scritches 🙁
    I want to give him some massages on his head but he tries to bite or runs away.....why?
    I give him enough attention, gave him a big cage, toys then what's missing?

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 3 lety +2

      Hi! Some birds just aren't keen on scratches, and it can take a really long time for them to learn to enjoy it. Go slowly, and make your hand approaching him a really positive thing by pairing it with treats!
      Is your bird tame? If not, here's some tips to help build up your bond! czcams.com/video/-P_RD7PFJMc/video.html
      Good luck! 😊

    • @SKMPMusic
      @SKMPMusic Pƙed 3 lety +5

      @@BirdNerdSophie He's fully tamed. Jumps, preens, sleeps, sings on me😆

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 3 lety +4

      SKMP Music haha in which case keep reinforcing that hands are a good thing, and go at his pace! Our cockatiel Fish surprised us one day by just bowing his head out of nowhere asking for pets! It was so cute!

  • @ahmedabbas2789
    @ahmedabbas2789 Pƙed rokem +1

    Thank you for your awesome videos ❀❀

  • @unicorns_rainbows7129
    @unicorns_rainbows7129 Pƙed rokem +1

    Ima try this with my cockatiel frosty

  • @belle369
    @belle369 Pƙed 4 lety +5

    Thank you for this! I spent like $200 on a bunch of toys for my cockatoo, and they were destroyed in a month.. I’m trying to find different diy toys just to keep him busy when he’s in his cage

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      It all adds up doesn't it 🙈 Though the sign of a good toy is one that's destroyed - if a toy has been around for ages, it's probably not interesting haha! Hope your cockatoo likes some of these ideas! 😊🐩

    • @belle369
      @belle369 Pƙed 4 lety +2

      BirdNerdSophie True! Also yes I made the cereal box foraging toy for him and it has been keeping him busy!

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      @@belle369 awesome! I'm glad he liked it! :)

  • @birdnation6937
    @birdnation6937 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Nice DIY VIDEO

  • @Meangirls4_life
    @Meangirls4_life Pƙed rokem +1

    Thanks for the amazing video just a question can a person use shredded notebook paper instead of the paper you used ty ♄đŸŒșđŸŠ„đŸ’•đŸŒŒđŸ’źđŸŠ

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed rokem +1

      Thanks for watching and yes of course 😊

  • @i_iar3101
    @i_iar3101 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    What a good and helpful toys I cant thank you enough this will do perfect for our pet cocktail!!🕊🕊

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 3 lety

      Ah thank you so much for your kind words! I hope your cockatiels likes them! đŸŠœâ€ïž

    • @i_iar3101
      @i_iar3101 Pƙed 3 lety

      @@BirdNerdSophie I hope so to you make such a good videos of them these were the toys I was looking for my Bird thank you💖

  • @zaynkataw83
    @zaynkataw83 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    awwww picklesssss

  • @candicet5973
    @candicet5973 Pƙed 3 lety +3

    Btw sophie can I use popcicle sticks from a craft store for diy bird toys?

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 3 lety +2

      If they are plain then yes, if they are dyed then I would avoid unless you know they've used food colouring!

  • @manurider3
    @manurider3 Pƙed 3 lety +5

    what to do if my budgies are sad.i puted toys but also sad why

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 3 lety +1

      In what way are they sad? Your budgie might not know how to play with their toys - you can play with the toy and show them that is fun, and you can give them treats to reward them for approaching or touching their toys! 😊

    • @zaidarodriguez30
      @zaidarodriguez30 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Hey how are your birds now ?

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      @zaidarodriguez30 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      @@manurider3 did all of them really die? :(

  • @amitagrawalnandenterprises4868

    My parrot is over smart he just turns over the bowl n eats all the treats 😂😂........... Btw thx for these amazing diy toys

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 3 lety

      Haha they are cheeky little creatures! Thanks for watching!

  • @spspspsp11
    @spspspsp11 Pƙed 4 lety +3

    Can you use straws from McDonald’s because they are now paper

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      We don’t personally use them, but if the materials are definitely 100% paper then they should be okay, just give them a good inspection first! 😊

    • @spspspsp11
      @spspspsp11 Pƙed 4 lety +1

      BirdNerdSophie good to know!thanks

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 4 lety

      @@spspspsp11 You're welcome, and yes paper that hasn't been printed on is fine! :)

    • @spspspsp11
      @spspspsp11 Pƙed 4 lety

      BirdNerdSophie 💖💖💖

  • @rachelcrystalsparkle3239
    @rachelcrystalsparkle3239 Pƙed 3 lety +3

    Do you recommend a breeder in the UK for cockatiels? Many thanks :-)

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Hi Rachel! I’m afraid we don’t- I used to recommend the breeder we got the boys from but not any more.
      The best thing to look for is a breeder who genuinely cares about the birds, keeps them in great condition and lets you see the parents!
      Also you may know that many cockatiels have been surrendered to rescue centres and are looking for homes too 😊💙🩜

  • @moofie8273
    @moofie8273 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    YESS I NEEEDED THIS VIDEO SO MUCH
    Excuse my misspelling

  • @traceybolland3072
    @traceybolland3072 Pƙed 2 lety +2

    What items must be avoided when making parrot toys?

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 2 lety +1

      There are so many! But some to look out for are thin plastic, glossy paper, unsafe and coloured metals, bells, and anything they could get stuck in!

  • @JanineMKartist
    @JanineMKartist Pƙed 3 lety +1

    I’ll try this with my Quaker parrot

  • @duaa4u
    @duaa4u Pƙed 2 lety +2

    For the toilet roll hack, how do u hang it in the cage?

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 2 lety

      I normally put them on the floor but you could poke a bowl through the cardboard sand hang on some string!

  • @vedant.meghnani
    @vedant.meghnani Pƙed 3 lety +1

    That was really helpful because I m going to get a baby budgie from my frends

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 3 lety

      Glad you found the video useful! Let me know if you try any of the toys with your new budgie! 😊

  • @barbeb
    @barbeb Pƙed 2 lety +1

    just wondering, you mention only using food dye based paper, however I doubt the cereal boxes would be all vegetable based inks - how do you determine whats ok to use and what isn't?

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 2 lety +1

      I used to be work in zoos and these boxes were used without health issues for many years before I worked there so I know they’re okay to use 😊

  • @adeenareaz4244
    @adeenareaz4244 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Can you make a video on toys for if your bird is new to toys mine has never been near a toy bc she’s a rescue and my cockatiel is very shy

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 3 lety

      Hey! I have this video here which will help! czcams.com/video/LrradvPH5qA/video.html

    • @adeenareaz4244
      @adeenareaz4244 Pƙed 3 lety

      @@BirdNerdSophie ty!

  • @CallieCatGaming
    @CallieCatGaming Pƙed rokem +1

    Great ideas! I feel like my cockatiel is getting a little bored so I wanted to look some stuff up! Thankfully I have all of these things and don't need to spend $50 on a foraging toy

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed rokem

      Sometimes the cheaper or DIY toys are the best 😁

    • @CallieCatGaming
      @CallieCatGaming Pƙed rokem +1

      @@BirdNerdSophie confirmed. I made the egg carton one and she loved it!

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed rokem

      @@CallieCatGaming so happy to hear this! :)

  • @soniabindal8116
    @soniabindal8116 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Heyyy thank u, btw you both are really beautiful

  • @donnalevi4080
    @donnalevi4080 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    We have stores that sell the shredded colored paper for packages and arent food colored but the boxes you used and muffin papers arent either I would think - can we not use just shredded paper from the Dollar Store?

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 3 lety

      Hi Donna, the cake cases are coloured with food grade colouring as they have to be if they’re intended to be used to hold food!
      Without seeing the packaging of dollar store shredded paper, I can’t say yes or no! I prefer to be cautious and only use things I know are safe, for example I have been using the cake cases and cereal boxes for over ten years with no issues 😊

  • @bearchulife4112
    @bearchulife4112 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    So..my parents got me 2 bird toys for my cockatiels and 1 for my budgies, I feel so bad and I can’t drive or anything cause I’m a kid and stuff. And it’s so sad for me and not fair at all! I wanted to make this too but I don’t have the straws nor the safe bird paper..what do I do?!:(

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 3 lety

      Plain white paper is safe, do you have access to that? Straws aren't essential, you ould always roll up paper like them!

  • @anotherhuman3866
    @anotherhuman3866 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    I'm wondering if it's okay to use toilet roll with the printer paper??? Or instead.... or just if toilet paper/ tissues are safe for birds. I don't want to cause any harm to my bird but I want to make him some new toys so he doesnt get bored of his old ones.

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 3 lety

      Yes you can mix and match materials as long as they're safe! I wouldn't use tissues personally as they can get stuck in the beak and crop when wet!
      It's great that you are looking to switch up his toys as it does keep them interesting! 😊🩜

    • @anotherhuman3866
      @anotherhuman3866 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      @@BirdNerdSophie thank you!!! I'm doing the egg carton idea. And that makes sense I dont think I will use tissues if it could get stuck in his beak haha. Thank you so much for replying :)

  • @Isa-sy7vc
    @Isa-sy7vc Pƙed 3 lety +1

    how do train an adult budgie? I really need help training them. But they aren’t scared to eat off my hand but they are scared of going on my hand

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 3 lety

      Hi Izzy! I think these videos will help you! Let me know if you need any more help! 💙🩜😊
      czcams.com/video/sVR59iOu_UI/video.html
      czcams.com/video/kBkxB3YFGDI/video.html

  • @4yl1nn15
    @4yl1nn15 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    Can you guys make diy mynah bird toys

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 3 lety

      We can definitely offer some suggestions but as we don’t have mynah birds here we wouldn’t be able to get any cool clips of them enjoying the toys!
      Typically they like preening toys like crinkle paper stuffed in rattan balls, or shoe laces/paper string hung up in big bunches!

  • @femskate0692
    @femskate0692 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    I've made a cardboard house for my 3 birds and they enjoy it and i used other parts of my old bird cage to make a bridge i had another but it escaped and the cage was getting old since this was 3 years before we got the new birds a cockatiel and 2 budgies the 2 budgies we got almost like 3 months ago as my other budgie died and me and my brother were sad about it obviously so our dad brought these 2 as for the cockatiel we got him nearly a year ago around Christmas as a gift from one of my many uncles and ever since i've made a lot of DIY stuff

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 3 lety

      Thanks for your comment and sharing your story! Making DIY enrichment for birds is great for saving money and repurposing things that might be thrown away otherwise!

  • @Isabel-dh8sj
    @Isabel-dh8sj Pƙed 4 lety +2

    Where could I buy bird-safe finger traps?? Should I simply buy plain ones and dye them myself or is there any cheap and bulk provider you know about 😂

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 4 lety

      Which country do you live in so I can send you to the right shop? 😊

  • @mushybanana5625
    @mushybanana5625 Pƙed 3 lety +3

    Is normal printing paper ok for parrots ??

  • @weronikarkc1987
    @weronikarkc1987 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Hii Sophie i have 2questions. One of them is are acorns safe for birds? And the second one is is newspaper that is coloured safe for birds as shredding activities? xx

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 3 lety

      Hey! Acorns are not safe I’m afraid! Personally I don’t use newspaper! Whilst the dye is usually non-toxic these days, it runs easily and your bird will have some weird colourings 😂

    • @weronikarkc1987
      @weronikarkc1987 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      @@BirdNerdSophie So newspaper is safe but you dont use it?

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 3 lety

      @@weronikarkc1987 it is in the UK for sure! If you live elsewhere it’s worth googling if your country’s newspaper ink is non toxic 😊

  • @aliaamir6618
    @aliaamir6618 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Can we use crepe paper in a foraging box?

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 3 lety +1

      As long as you are sure that they haven't used toxic colourings to dye the paper!

  • @N.1trophyiifan
    @N.1trophyiifan Pƙed 3 lety +2

    Just asking does the paper have to be coloured paper?

  • @rosiejenkins8504
    @rosiejenkins8504 Pƙed rokem +1

    Can I use normal crep paper from craft shops

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed rokem

      I recommend using ones designed for children as they will be non toxic!

  • @syedali4535
    @syedali4535 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Can u help me I am going to get a pair of cockatail how do I know they are healthy

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 3 lety

      They should be active with clean eye, nose and back end! They shouldn’t make a noise when they breathe, and they should be very interested in food!

    • @syedali4535
      @syedali4535 Pƙed 3 lety

      @@BirdNerdSophie thanks for your reply your so nice

  • @chaosmerchant
    @chaosmerchant Pƙed 3 lety +1

    My cockatiels don’t like millet. Are there any other ‘treats’ I can try for them?

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 3 lety

      Ours also love pumpkin seeds, hemp sees, safflower seeds peas and nutriberries!

  • @haseebulhaq8399
    @haseebulhaq8399 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Can u use tissue paper instead of shredded paper

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 3 lety

      As long as it hasn't been dyed with any chemicals!

  • @ornithologydude8649
    @ornithologydude8649 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    Does the link for northern parrots work?

  • @suemcfarlane4199
    @suemcfarlane4199 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Where do you get your paper and finger traps I’m in Australia so need to buy online

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 3 lety

      Hi Sue, I’ve just had a look for you and I believe you can get them from Amazon, Fishpond and Animal Enrichment Australia 😊

    • @irisniko
      @irisniko Pƙed 3 lety

      heaps on ebay sue

  • @evasmojang
    @evasmojang Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Please link the crinkle cut paper! I need some!!!! Thanks.

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 4 lety

      This is the one we used! But depending on where you are in the world, you can get it from Super Bird Creations too! 😊 www.northernparrots.com/mobile/coloured-crinkle-paper-refill-pack-for-parrot-toys-prod346117/?site=

  • @daisyalfonso8374
    @daisyalfonso8374 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    What pellets can a baby lovebird eat? And also can they play with that

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Assuming it's weaned, I recommend TOP's or Harrisons pellets! And yes lovebirds can have these toys too!

    • @daisyalfonso8374
      @daisyalfonso8374 Pƙed 3 lety

      @@BirdNerdSophie thanks 😊

  • @IM-qi5mv
    @IM-qi5mv Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Hello,i’ve read that toilet paper rolls are toxic because of the glue,is this true?

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 3 lety

      Hi there, no it’s not true, the levels of potential zinc are so tiny that they would not be a problem! I’ve been using toilet rolls with birds for 12 years without an issue!

  • @angsfeatheredfriends
    @angsfeatheredfriends Pƙed 3 lety +2

    Out of curiosity, how do you know the cereal box is made with food coloring dyes and not toxic ones? I get the feeling they are, as a lot of human children tend to need to stick everything in their mouths as well. Which is why most of us parrot owners say we have 3 year olds, with a beak, who never grow up lol

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Hey, thanks for your comment! It would be unlikely to be made with toxic dyes considering it is intended to contain food. However my main reason for knowing that cereal boxes are safe is because I used to work at a zoo and the parrots (big and small!) would be given these boxes to destroy all the time without an issue 😊

    • @angsfeatheredfriends
      @angsfeatheredfriends Pƙed 3 lety +1

      @@BirdNerdSophie Good to know! Cannot wait to give them a try :D

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 3 lety

      An G let me know how you get on with them! 😊

    • @angsfeatheredfriends
      @angsfeatheredfriends Pƙed 3 lety +1

      @@BirdNerdSophie Will do, I was thinking of adding my own DIY toy inside one to make it a lot harder. They are so smart they master things so fast!
      Love the egg carton thing too. Just need to find parrot safe ones first. The eggs we get come in this cheap Styrofoam stuff. My mom likes to reuse them for other things.
      I do save up toilet paper and paper towel rubes. Nice to have another use for them as well :D

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 3 lety +1

      An G sounds good to me! We make things much harder for our conure as she’s so good at foraging!
      Yes styrofoam definitely isn’t safe - hopefully you can get your hands on some safe ones! 😊
      Toilet roll tubes are so versatile, I’ve seen some great creations online!

  • @rociogv9449
    @rociogv9449 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Hello! I'm afraid my cocktail eats the printed paper and cardboard, is it bad for them?

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Hey! Are you sure they’re eating it? They like to roll it in their mouth but they usually spit it out! If they were ingesting it, I’d be a bit concerned. What are their poops like?

    • @rociogv9449
      @rociogv9449 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      @@BirdNerdSophie Well I'm not sure. I don't find the little pieces of paper so I'm just assuming. Their poops are normal though. (sorry for my English)

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 3 lety

      @@rociogv9449 your English is great! If their poops are normal then it’s unlikely that they’re eating it!

    • @rociogv9449
      @rociogv9449 Pƙed 3 lety

      @@BirdNerdSophie Thank you!!! I was worried, thank you for answering me! ♡

  • @jan00na
    @jan00na Pƙed 3 lety +1

    im getting budgies soon and i dont know if i should get 1 or 2 can someone help?

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Get two as they are a very social species 😊

    • @jan00na
      @jan00na Pƙed 3 lety

      @@BirdNerdSophie thank you so much!

  • @Yourstruly_rika.
    @Yourstruly_rika. Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Can I use Ferrero rochers case instead of that cake case..... Please tell

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 3 lety

      I personally don't eat them but from memory I think they have a partly shiny case so that wouldn't be safe!

    • @Yourstruly_rika.
      @Yourstruly_rika. Pƙed 3 lety

      @@BirdNerdSophie Thanks for telling I will not use Ferrero rochers case 😘

  • @annabellewatson2026
    @annabellewatson2026 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    My budgie won't eat anything out of my hand, do you know any other ways to tame a budgie?

  • @lifeofariii9991
    @lifeofariii9991 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    can i use normal paper for the 2 toy

  • @faisalalk5796
    @faisalalk5796 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Can i use cardboard cups

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 3 lety

      It depends if they are just cardboard as many of them will have a think plastic coating on the inside to help liquid stay in!

  • @ellenstrycker1239
    @ellenstrycker1239 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    I sooo need to do this. I spend a billion dollars on bird toys lolol

  • @izzy_eq3
    @izzy_eq3 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    I made the like 1k

  • @elinyancat
    @elinyancat Pƙed rokem +1

    What are the treats you are giving them???

  • @teodtr7794
    @teodtr7794 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Whats that thing your bird eats? That plant

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Do you mean the millet? :)

    • @teodtr7794
      @teodtr7794 Pƙed 3 lety

      @@BirdNerdSophie yes! I didn't understand the word and I was looking everywhere for it:) thanks i'm going to search and buy some for my budgies

  • @Ron1n_Sim
    @Ron1n_Sim Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Is notebook paper safe?

  • @emilymcbride4858
    @emilymcbride4858 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Is normal paper bird safe

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 3 lety

      Most paper is fine as long as it isn’t glossy, with foil or dyed with unsafe chemicals!

  • @UbiZombie_
    @UbiZombie_ Pƙed 3 lety +1

    I guest they can have cardboard and paper when i look online it says it bad for them

    • @BirdNerdSophie
      @BirdNerdSophie  Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Birds can definitely have cardboard and paper but we only recommend ones which have been dyed with non toxic dyes, and cardboard which is matte not shiny!

    • @UbiZombie_
      @UbiZombie_ Pƙed 3 lety

      K thanks she is only 4 months old so she tends to eat every thing

  • @trex6212
    @trex6212 Pƙed měsĂ­cem

    Um is Easter strip paper bird safe