{"product_id":"parrot-foraging-toy-rotating-treat-dispenser-for-parakeets-cockatiels-and-small-birds","title":"Parrot Foraging Toy - Rotating Treat Dispenser for Parakeets, Cockatiels and Small Birds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA parrot in the wild spends most of its waking day working for food. A parrot in a cage gets it handed over in a bowl in four seconds, and the other fifteen hours have to go somewhere — usually into feather plucking, screaming or bar chewing. This \u003cstrong\u003eparrot foraging toy\u003c\/strong\u003e puts the work back in. Treats sit inside a small rotating drum that your bird has to turn and angle to release them, one at a time. It is a simple mechanism, and that is the point: a budgie that has to solve a puzzle for a millet seed is a budgie that is occupied rather than bored.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurns a four-second feed into a genuine activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTargets boredom behaviours — screaming, plucking, bar chewing — at the cause\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall enough for budgies, parakeets and cockatiels rather than only big parrots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlows treat intake, which matters for a bird that eats too fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive colours, so you can add a second one without it looking like the same toy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo batteries, no motor, nothing to charge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRotating treat dispenser.\u003c\/strong\u003e The manufacturer describes a rotating mechanism that releases treats as the bird works it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for mental stimulation.\u003c\/strong\u003e Listed by the manufacturer as an interactive toy for mental stimulation and entertainment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact 6 × 6 cm size.\u003c\/strong\u003e The manufacturer publishes the size as 6 × 6 cm — about 2.4 inches square — which suits a small to medium cage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlastic construction.\u003c\/strong\u003e Listed by the manufacturer as plastic; wipes clean between refills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFive colourways.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear, Yellow, Green, Purple and Blue. The clear version lets a bird see the treats inside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCage toy for birds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Categorised by the manufacturer under birds and sold as a parrot cage toy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 × 6 cm (approximately 2.4 × 2.4 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColours:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear, Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e parakeets, budgies, cockatiels and similar small to medium birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePowered:\u003c\/strong\u003e no — mechanical only, no battery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e not published by the manufacturer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFixings and hanging hardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003enot described by the manufacturer.\u003c\/em\u003e No clip, chain or hook is specified in this listing — see Important Information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePackage Includes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 × rotating foraging toy in the colour you choose\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eTreats, seed and the cage shown in product photographs are not included. The manufacturer does not state that any mounting hardware ships with the toy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the size against your cage.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 6 × 6 cm this is a small toy, sized for budgies, parakeets and cockatiels. It is not scaled for a macaw, a cockatoo or a large African grey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting is not specified.\u003c\/strong\u003e The manufacturer publishes no fitting instructions and does not list a clip or hook in the box. Plan on having your own bird-safe C-clip or quick link to hand, and inspect the toy when it arrives before deciding where it goes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduce it loaded and visible.\u003c\/strong\u003e Start with the toy full and the treats easy to reach, so the bird learns there is a reward before it has to work for one. The clear colourway helps here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupervise a determined chewer.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a plastic toy. Parrots are strong for their size, and any plastic toy will eventually be worked on. Check it regularly and retire it if pieces start breaking off — swallowed plastic fragments are a real hazard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreats are extra calories, not a meal.\u003c\/strong\u003e A foraging toy is enrichment. It does not replace a properly balanced diet, and a bird that is losing or gaining weight is a matter for an avian vet, not a toy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Empty it, wash in warm water with a mild pet-safe cleaner, rinse thoroughly and dry completely before refilling. Damp seed in a sealed toy grows mould quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is it, really?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe manufacturer publishes 6 × 6 cm, which is roughly 2.4 inches square — about the size of a golf ball's footprint. That is a budgie-and-cockatiel scale toy, not a large-parrot one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with a hook or clip to hang it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe manufacturer does not say, and does not list any mounting hardware in the product data. We would rather tell you that than promise a clip that may not be in the box. Have a bird-safe quick link ready just in case.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat treats work best in it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmall dry items that will drop free as the drum turns — millet, small seed, pellets and chopped nut pieces. Anything sticky or damp will clog it and go off.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich colour should I pick?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are identical apart from appearance. Clear is the practical choice for a first foraging toy, because the bird can see the treats and works out the mechanism faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it stop my bird screaming or plucking?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForaging enrichment is one of the standard tools for boredom-driven behaviour and it helps many birds, but it is not a cure. Plucking in particular has medical causes as often as behavioural ones — if your bird is pulling feathers, see an avian vet rather than relying on a toy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I put it in the dishwasher?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Hand-wash in warm water, rinse and let it dry fully before you refill it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zippygiz","offers":[{"title":"Clear","offer_id":52898306195768,"sku":"1005007815451376-Transparent","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yellow","offer_id":52898306228536,"sku":"1005007815451376-YELLOW","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":52898306261304,"sku":"1005007815451376-green","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Purple","offer_id":52898306294072,"sku":"1005007815451376-PURPLE","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":52898306326840,"sku":"1005007815451376-Blue","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/9816\/2744\/files\/S03ce2cbf457c407f89a63ce9a90c18d3h.webp?v=1788361742","url":"https:\/\/zippygiz.com\/products\/parrot-foraging-toy-rotating-treat-dispenser-for-parakeets-cockatiels-and-small-birds","provider":"Zippygiz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}