Bird Enrichment idea #175 (view all)





The Variable Skewer
updated 06/14/11 10:55PM

Difficulty: easy

Materials:
                     
* Skewer sold       
  for birds   
* Newspaper                
* Straw balls              
* Shredded paper 
* Treats (optional)          

Description

Cut at least 36 5 inch squares of newspaper. Fan fold the squares and using a paper punch, make a hole in the middle of all the folds. Slide onto skewer. Do a dozen or more squares. Next, add a straw ball to skewer and stuff with shredded paper and a treat. Repeat with another dozen fan folded newspaper squares and another straw ball. Finish with another dozen newspaper fans. Snap on the bottom piece and hang.

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World Wildlife Fund 72% of parrots have UV reflective plumage. World Parrot Trust