Ideas for Pet Swings

Many different types of pets use swings, from birds to small rodents, like rats and rabbits. A pet swing may serve as a piece of play or exercise equipment for pets that live indoors or in cages. Some pets need exercise swings to increase physical activity and reduce stress. Other swings mimic habitats in the wild or may be part of a pet's home environment for sleeping needs. For the invested pet owner, there are many ideas for pet swings.

  1. Exercise Swings

    • For owners of cockatiels, lovebirds, small parrots and other caged birds, a swing offers a great way to allow the bird to exercise. Some owners have even added double exercise swings to the cage if they have more than one bird. Exercise swings can help reduce anxiety and promote health in your feathered friends. These types of swings, often colorful to encourage the bird's playfulness, range from simple rope construction to novelty swings that look like airplanes or other objects.

    Natural Swings

    • Because birds often perch on branches in the wild and peck at buds and bark on those branches, some swings are designed to move like branches would in the wind. These swings sometimes feature parts that your pet bird can easily nibble. These swings will help your bird feel more comfortable, as if in his natural environment.

    Sleeping Swings

    • Some swings are designed to help pets sleep better, much like rockers and cradles lull human babies to sleep. These swings provide a safe and comfortable environment for the pet to sleep in. Some are even large enough to accommodate pet rodents, like rabbits, ferrets and chinchillas. For the birds, swings are constructed with tubes that allow your pet to be partially enclosed so it can sleepily perch without fear of falling.

    Perching Swings

    • Rats and chinchillas enjoy perching almost as much as birds do. Enter the perching swing, which gives your pet to a spot for jumping, perching and balancing. Some of these swings even have a small holder for treats to reinforce their active, playful behavior.