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How to Keep Your Bird Active

Do birds of all ages need cage accessories to keep them active? Are certain types of products better or worse for certain pet breeds or situations? What are the most important points to consider when selecting a product that will keep a bird active?

Note: This section is not intended for reviews of specific bird toys or other cage accessories. Visit the Bird Toys or Bird Ladders and Swings sections to review or read about a specific product.



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by disartain
 Jun 01 '01 A Thief Keeps Active All the Time. WO
Use your imagination and make use of toys, ropes, anything that is safe to keep your bird moving and interested in his life.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by rich2003dm
 May 05 '01 Avoiding the Heartbreak of TIBS
All birds need regular stimulation. Older birds are especially vulnerable to TIBS.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by pianomam
 Dec 03 '00 We Tamed One Stubborn Parakeet; Here's How!
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by CyndiA
 Feb 12 '01 How to raise a happy bird.
Birds need toys for fun and for beak/claw health. Treat your flying friend to several inexpensive play things and watch him amuse himself for hours.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by grneyedcwboy
 Dec 08 '00 I'm not sharing my cage with anyone!
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by djgeiger
 Jul 18 '00 I'm A Pretty Bird, Pass Me The Blue Car, Would You?
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by BIGELLOW
 Aug 23 '00 Toys are fun, but BEWARE
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by acdc711
 Jul 18 '00 You Want Activity For Your Birds - Get A Breeding Box. But Beware!
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by cldoss
 Oct 15 '00 No Spandex Required
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by Steve_NC
 Nov 08 '00 "Awright, drop and give me 100 wing-ups, mister!" (Parakeet Fitness)
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by kesslerdee
 Aug 29 '01 The Bird Tree - Home away from home for your birds
A bird tree gives your birds a great place to hang outside their cage. The birds will love you for it!... read full review 		Very Helpful
by galileo365
 Jul 25 '00 Keep Your Bird Active. Buy A Cat!
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by swoeste
 Aug 04 '00 Treat Your Bird Like A Human Being
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by caurieanne
 Dec 06 '00 The great mimics of life and leisure - African Grey Parrots
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by debbie_missy
 Oct 04 '00 My Little Buddy! My Parakeet.
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by BrownBelt
 Sep 29 '00 I love ya, Sid, but you're too smart for me!!
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by dirrman
 Sep 11 '00 Let them Fly In the Cage!
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by brandon2001
 Sep 16 '00 For active Cockatiel's
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by kinganamort
 Aug 12 '00 Keep Charlie Running!
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by BrownBelt
 Jul 21 '00 Don't keep your bird locked up!
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by djhamner
 Dec 08 '00 Shake Those Tails Ladies, Feel the Burn!
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by devila
 Sep 11 '00 Becoming your birds "Personal Trainer"
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by patchz
 Oct 19 '00 the final answer is toys
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by STEPHMCABOY
 Aug 10 '00 How much time do you really have?
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by rosaphile
 Dec 21 '00 Enjoy cockatiels!
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by sherriem
 Aug 22 '00 A Little Sick Bird
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by losangeles
 Dec 08 '00 Catch Me If You Can!
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by BabeRae
 Dec 05 '00 The Zebra Finch That Rules Our Home!
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by midnite2098
 Oct 07 '00 Keeping your bird happy and active
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by toasty4u
 Aug 25 '00 LOVE & AFFECTION & ATTENTION
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by gene168
 Aug 11 '00 5 Keys to a Healthy and Active Bird
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by Meow30
 Oct 10 '00 WARNING! Avoid Split Rings!
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by pianomam
 Jul 26 '00 How to get your Parakeet talking!
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by leemay30
 Dec 09 '00 My Cockatiel
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by WarHoover
 Aug 02 '00 A Natural Jungle Gym. . .
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by suzan1
 Aug 02 '00 Active birds are happy birds
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by calwaone
 Jul 18 '00 George Goes For Walks!
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by sherriem
 Aug 22 '00 Parakeets Vs Cockateil
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by EliseO1
 Aug 21 '00 Keep Your Bird Active
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by tazzytaztaz
 Jul 18 '00 Keep Your Bird Active
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by mal1249
 Sep 13 '00 Birds are really fun & loveable!
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by sonjaerus
 Nov 23 '00 Pay attention to them.
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by mares_85
 Aug 05 '00 Birds Are Social Animals
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by CHiCKENgirly
 Jul 23 '00 Your feathered friend needs to fly
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by jeannebean
 Aug 07 '00 Picking the right bird !
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by bray4812
 Aug 10 '00 Active Indeed...."katie" is
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by Mcosenza
 Sep 28 '00 Parrot Activity
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by nsgoodbye
 Dec 02 '00 My Birds Climb for Exercise
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by Marrium
 Oct 13 '00 How to entertain your bird
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by Metallibanger9
 Dec 04 '00 Bird Mirrors are not good
Let your Bird fly to keep them active, don't put them in front of mirrors.... read full review 		Somewhat Helpful
by balderdash666
 Dec 17 '00 Keeping Budgies Busy By Taming Them
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by balderdash666
 Dec 20 '00 Necessary Entertainment For Budgies
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by lucyb8
 Oct 08 '00 My bird can talk!
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by LimpBizkit606
 Aug 07 '00 Trying to get your parakeet to talk?
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by jaschenb1
 Dec 16 '00 The Incredibly Intelligent, and Easily Bored Gray
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by HpetsSilb
 Oct 21 '00 Keep your bird healthy and active, but safe!
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by Melissa143
 Aug 05 '00 I have one.....
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