How to Make PVC Bird Toys

Parrots are highly intelligent creatures who require toys in their cages to help keep them stimulated. Much like children, they require toys that have different shapes, colors, and textures for them to explore and play with. Oftentimes bird owners find that it is less expensive to make bird toys themselves, rather then purchasing manufactured toys. Making toys yourself also allows you to cater to your bird's preferences. Making toys out of PVC will give you toys that can withstand chewing and rough play. Foraging toys are easily created out of PVC pipe.

Things You'll Need

  • Electric drill
  • PVC cutters
  • 1/2-inch diameter PVC pipe
  • 2 PVC end caps 1/2-inch diameter
  • Seed/nuts
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Instructions

  1. How to Make a PVC Bird Toy

    • 1

      Cut a small length of PVC pipe using the PVC pipe cutters. For medium birds, a 3-inch length is ideal. For larger parrots, 5 inches is ideal.

    • 2

      Create several holes on all sides of the pipe using your electric drill. Drill the hole sizes according to your bird and his beak size -- for large birds, a 1/2-inch drill bit is ideal, while medium parrots require 1/4-inch holes. Drill several holes to create a "swiss cheese" effect with the pipe.

    • 3

      Place an end cap on one end of the drilled pipe and make sure the end cap is secure.

    • 4

      Fill the pipe with your bird's favorite seed/nut mix, and then secure the remaining end cap onto the pipe.

    • 5

      Place the toy in your bird's cage. The bird will work hard to remove the seed from the pipe. The bird may roll the toy around in the cage, or use its foot to hold the toy while playing with it. When the seed has been emptied from the toy, fill again.