Post by jozi on Jan 9, 2006 17:13:09 GMT -7
I thought that I would put this out there and see what all you bird smarties have for ideas.
My lovie - Molly - only has the use of one foot. The other she is able to scratch the top of her head with but that's about it. Apparently, she had an accident involving a door and a dog
about a year ago and it is now twisted upside down and in a perma-fist. (I will post pics tomorrow).
In speaking with her previous owner, and observing myself, it has come to my attention that this little girl hasn't a clue about how to play. She sits in front of a mirror all day talking to her reflection, moving between it and her food bowls.
I have quite a ways to go with her, especially health-wise, but I want her to start learning to play in any way she can in the meantime.
Soooo....
I need some creative feedback. I make all my own parrot toys so sky's the limit on this. Her toys are going to take a bit more thought than "chewable, shreddable, non-toxic, safe".
She needs toys that she doesn't have to hold to play with as she won't be able to hold and stand at the same time.
Mental exercizes would be good as long as she can complete them with her beak only.
Ideas? Suggestions??
My lovie - Molly - only has the use of one foot. The other she is able to scratch the top of her head with but that's about it. Apparently, she had an accident involving a door and a dog
about a year ago and it is now twisted upside down and in a perma-fist. (I will post pics tomorrow).In speaking with her previous owner, and observing myself, it has come to my attention that this little girl hasn't a clue about how to play. She sits in front of a mirror all day talking to her reflection, moving between it and her food bowls.
I have quite a ways to go with her, especially health-wise, but I want her to start learning to play in any way she can in the meantime.
Soooo....
I need some creative feedback. I make all my own parrot toys so sky's the limit on this. Her toys are going to take a bit more thought than "chewable, shreddable, non-toxic, safe".
She needs toys that she doesn't have to hold to play with as she won't be able to hold and stand at the same time.
Mental exercizes would be good as long as she can complete them with her beak only.
Ideas? Suggestions??
