New Toys

10-17-2007, 03:55 PM

I just got this gorgeous straw wreath toy for Kady. He won't actually get to play with it for another week when it becomes less alien looking to him.

So right now it's resting comfortably on the sofa. Tomorrow it will get a little closer, so on and so on, until voilà it will be in his cage.

What do you usually do when introducing new toys?

10-17-2007, 04:05 PM

I'm going to start attaching syringes to them for feeding and med purposes!

This weekend I plan on filling a couple with pellets and junk and not putting the stopper in and see if I can get a reaction. Prolly they'll totally ignore them.

Seriously though, that's what I used to do with "non Parrotlets". Moving it closer over time then letting it sit there next to the cage or putting it on myself after they got used to it. Then they'd think it was part of me and just ignore it OR play with it.

10-17-2007, 04:07 PM

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I'm going to start attaching syringes to them for feeding and med purposes!

Great idea!!!!! This is my next project; a syringe toy!

10-17-2007, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by FeathersNFur8

Great idea!!!!! This is my next project; a syringe toy!

I want to see photos with the new camera. Of you and your DH walking around the house wearing the new syringe studded necklaces and the wreath on your heads.

10-17-2007, 05:02 PM

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wreath on your heads

I already had the wreath on my head tonight!

Ummmm.... Kady was less than impressed.

10-17-2007, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by FeathersNFur8

I already had the wreath on my head tonight!

Ummmm.... Kady was less than impressed.

But I bet you looked really cool

I hope Kady warms up to and has a total ball with it.I have to make one tonight for the orginal Silly Sid,that is one of the only toys he will play with.

10-17-2007, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by FeathersNFur8

I already had the wreath on my head tonight!

Ummmm.... Kady was less than impressed.

i usually put artemis' new toys on top of his cage for a day or 2 so he can check them out before they are in "his space". that usually works pretty well, but he is still very picky about what he actually plays with. most toys i get him sit and go unplayed with most of the time.

10-17-2007, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Michelle & Fids

But I bet you looked really cool

I hope Kady warms up to and has a total ball with it.I have to make one tonight for the orginal Silly Sid,that is one of the only toys he will play with.

Michelle, I have no doubt it will end up being his favorite toy. He LOVES straws. That's a whole lot of work you put into those wreaths and they are so pretty. Thank you!

10-17-2007, 07:15 PM

Ok, now darn it!! I want to see this fantastic wreath you all are talking about! Karen, got that new camera figured out yet?

10-17-2007, 07:27 PM

Kelly, this is the description and pic from Michelle's site. It's REALLY large and colorful.

Lg. Silly Sid Straw Wreath
Lots of shredding fun with 400- 4" straw pieces strung on 3' ss wire. NO quick link, if your like me you have a lot laying around from old toys,why pay any extra for something you don't need. A great toy for plucking birds. 15" x 15".
Lg. Silly Sid Straw Wreath