Hoop'd Doo toys

07-23-2008, 05:46 PM

Here are some toys that I made for Blondie and Dagwood today, however they may only last for about five minutes or maybe six

. I used stainless steel wire, drinking straws that I purchased at the Supermarket in the seasonal isle, they are really thick. I cut the wire to the desired length{ and sanded the ends}, I used 75 straws for each hoop and cut those in half, then punched a hole in the middle of the straws with sharp sissors, and a wood plank I had laying around. I threaded them onto the wire and voila!!! The Hoop'd Doo!!! I saw a similar toy like this on a website, and figured I had the stuff, why not make it, so here they are, being devoured by two big orange beaks!

07-23-2008, 05:48 PM

Brilliant!!! I love it... I'm getting soooooo many great ideas here!!

07-23-2008, 05:57 PM

My guys will work on straw toys for hours!

07-23-2008, 06:40 PM

Great idea!

A few days ago I gave Jack and Cookie some bright pipe cleaners all twisted up. They are having a blast with them.

07-23-2008, 07:31 PM

I'll have to give that a try.
Do you know how much they sell those toys for! Anywhere from $5 - $15.

07-23-2008, 10:15 PM

neato, I cut straws in half and tie them together with a cable tie, I also have a second cable toe in the bunch. One tie to hold all together and one to tie to the cage o something.

07-24-2008, 05:38 AM

Thank you! Thank you!! I can do that and Ruby will go nuts!

07-24-2008, 05:43 AM

I only wish!!! That wouldn't last 2 seconds with my girls around! Ha! It looks amazing tho....I can't wait till we get a smaller bird at some point....then I can make all that cool stuff!

Great job!

07-24-2008, 05:53 AM

What a great idea. I never tried anything with straws. They look like fun!

07-24-2008, 06:44 AM

Go to the Dollar Ste for your straws. Get the regular and coffee stirrer sized red ones. I get the plastic tie locks put it around the middle and pull tight. The strwas will flare out. Its a good preening toy.