Lovebird won't play

xsaysayx · Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2009 9:21 pm

Hello
I have a male Lutino Lovebird, and he's very sweet and I play with him a lot, and I've had him for a while now and although he seems very healthy and happy he hasn't played with one toy since I've owned him. I've tried giving him all kinds of toys- shreddable ones, wooden ones, plastic ones, everything, and he hasn't touched a single one.
Do any of you know how I can influence him to play with his toys?

abird4u · Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2009 5:41 am

Some birds just arent interested in toys. some might be interested in chewing or shredding..or preening things. I have so many birds w/ differnt interests, having to be creative to get them interested in "things". try making "homemade" toys so you arent spending a lot of money on things he wont play w/..get creative. Let him sit w/you while you build him toys..you might find what intrest him by letting him investigate what you are doing. http://www.cheepparrottoysntips.com/index.html
here's a great site for homemade toys.

tielfan · Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2009 4:05 pm

Some birds will become interested if you set the example by playing with the toy while they watch. You could also try putting a bit of food on the toy, so he has to touch the toy to get the food. That can lead to exploration!

Mel · Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2009 7:48 am

tielfan wrote:

Some birds will become interested if you set the example by playing with the toy while they watch. You could also try putting a bit of food on the toy, so he has to touch the toy to get the food. That can lead to exploration!

i was gunna suggest that, cause this happened when i first got justice. and i did that and it worked.

tielfan · Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2009 3:48 pm

Food bribery is a huge motivater!

xsaysayx · Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2009 7:29 pm

Thanks everyone! I'll try all that as soon as I get over my sinus infection I got a few days ago. I don't wanna be all in my birds face and cough on him, but thanks, I wouldn't have thought of any of that. (=

Mel · Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2009 7:36 am

your welcome, hope it helps :welcome:

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