Toy Making for Cockatiels

[Parrot News]

Can you suggest some good -- safe -- toys one can make for cockatiels? I have purchased many toys from the local pet shop, which are not only expensive but my 'tiels don't seem to like them very much. I suspect this is because they are intended for larger parrots, so would like some ideas for ways to keep my 'tiels happy. Thanks for any suggestions!

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[Tiki]

They have some good ideas in this article but I don't recommend mirrors as it encourages birds to become obsessed with their image and not socialize with other birds. I had one tiel-Koro who sadly passed a year ago who was like this. Even without mirrors, he would look at his image in bells or other shiny objects.

[Oknuma]

I agree on the mirrors comment Tara