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[luckyandjenn]

So idk its been awhile again things arnt going so well the boys dont have toys they are getting bored and stuff but i love them they are the only things keeping me going at the moment idk what im going to do the next couple months are going to be super rough
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[Dragonlady2]

Sorry to hear things aren't going so well. With regard to toys, there may be things around the house that you can use. Measuring spoons and cups, cardboard boxes, paper plates. I'll think some more about other things you could use.

[luckyandjenn]

thank you ill see what extra stuff i have around the house i know tp rolls and putting a couple treats in it ya its hard i really miss my husband its alot doing all that i am and its harder for me to get on because my all in one computer device dropped and is no longer working right everything seems to all go wrong at the same time i dont have a choice but to pull thru i still have all my pets to care for

[Casper's 2nd best friend]

Hang on in there, your doing a great job. As Helena mentioned cardboard boxes, especially the corrugated card type seem to be fun for parrots to destroy. Margaret picks one up when she goes to the grocery store, handy for putting the shopping in as well. Just make sure it's a box that was for fruit or veg and not for cleaning products. Put the box on the floor upside down, maybe cut a doorway in it first, with some toys and treats inside. Casper spends ages in his, muttering and giggling and destroying stuff.
Pine cones can be picked up off the ground. Get them while they are fresh and closed up and when you get them indoors they should open up and reveal all the seeds inside. Great for busy beaks :)

[PlaxMacaws]

Jenn- You might try empty 1-gallon water jugs. My guys love to knock them around. If you put one or two of them in Lucky's cage, he'll be able to slide them all around the grate and slam/bounce them into the sidewalls. Some macaws love doing that sort of thing. Zaf goes crazy for water jugs!

BTW, I'm glad to see you're back with us :D

[Casper's 2nd best friend]

that's a great idea Tony, i will try it with Casper on a smaller scale because he loves to attack the plastic tub of poop-off wipes and chase it around the room :)

[Lady]

Hi Jenn,
You may of been gone but you were in our thoughts. I believe with your attitude that you have to stay strong because your boys depend on you is great and so very true. As far as toys, what about some safe branches from around your yard. There is some pre work to be sure they are cleaned properly but at least they are free. I like the idea of going through the stuff you have in your kitchen that you could give to them as well. I tend to put things in a pillow case to set aside for Lady when I'm short. I have three cardboard egg cartons, some plastic scoopers from food containers, plastic lids from water bottles and some other odds and ends. I like to recycle from her store bought toys when they are looking worn and spruce them up with my saved items.

[luckyandjenn]

Ya know i have some on the pourch from shopping at castco. Ill be sure to put in there i have pine trees ill look for pine cones still closed is there a tab here i can go to to make sure my woods are safe for the boys and thanks if i didnt have them id be pretty lost right now they are the only thing keeping me going

[luckyandjenn]

Think i have a couple of these as well as water bottles should i remove the caps as i think they could be more of a choking hazard than him eipping and tossing them around and its a great idea i can tottaly hid treasts in them too for him to knock out

[luckyandjenn]

Thanks ya they are kinda the only things keeping me going besides the other pets and work ...times are rough but at least i have my anipals i have many egg cartons as i have a flock of chickens and i have a friemd that saves me all her cartons for when i bring her my farm fresh eggs. And i will look at what all i have around i know i have a bunch of pvc pipe im sure if i found some chain i could make a chandler type toy that would be cool idk thoe

[Lady]

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You can also hide treats in just some balled up white paper.

[Quakerella]

Nice to see you back Jen, and I surely hope things turn around for you soon.

[MacawMomma]

Hoping this get better soon!!! ❤️❤️❤️

I agree with everyone- cardboard, metal (safe kind) spoons and measuring spoons, thick plastic baby toys- Katie loves the links.
I also really believe that your time and attention are the best thing you can give him! Lots of birds have the big cages and expensive toys, but without that quality time with their parrents it’s not enough. Your love is always enough for him ❤️



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[PlaxMacaws]

Think i have a couple of these as well as water bottles should i remove the caps as i think they could be more of a choking hazard than him eipping and tossing them around and its a great idea i can tottaly hid treasts in them too for him to knock outFor Lucky, I would use the 1-gallon, thick plastic jugs. I leave the screw-on plastic caps on the jugs I give to Zaf - he won't try to remove them at all. However, Salsa, Jack, and Maynard are an entirely different matter. I remove the caps prior to giving any of them access to the jugs. While I don't believe the caps from these large jugs are small enough to present a choking hazard, they can certainly vary in style and the materials they're made from... so I feel it's best to be safe when it comes to those three.

[luckyandjenn]

Yes i actuall have a couple empty jugs now and yes i think id feel safer with the lid as lucky likes to shread things lol

[luckyandjenn]

Hoping this get better soon!!! ❤️❤️❤️

I agree with everyone- cardboard, metal (safe kind) spoons and measuring spoons, thick plastic baby toys- Katie loves the links.
I also really believe that your time and attention are the best thing you can give him! Lots of birds have the big cages and expensive toys, but without that quality time with their parrents it’s not enough. Your love is always enough for him ❤️



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Hi and thanks they havent quite gotten better bit ill now have the time i used to to be with my boys i used to be gone half the day every other day now i work from home so the boys will love that id go to the moon and back for them if i had to lol

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Nice to see you back Jen, and I surely hope things turn around for you soon.

Thanks havent yet but should soon