7 Fowl Toys to Make Your Feathered Friends Feel Festively Feted

Friends and neighbors who keep chickens will talk about them as long as you’ll listen. The same is true for those who own any other type of avian creature. From homing pigeons to little budgies, people love to discuss their birds. And why shouldn’t they? They’re pets, and who doesn’t enjoy discussing their pets? Like more traditional pets, birds also deserve to feel celebrated during the holidays. So, with that in mind, we have created a list of seven fun gifts that will keep your fliers and flappers occupied this season, in order from least expensive to still entirely reasonable.

Happy Birdies Refillable Rainbow Sola Ball

Chew toys for birds, sola balls are made from the stem of the sola plant (Aeschynomene aspera), which is native to Asia. Filled with replenishable seeds, Happy Birdies’ sola ball allows for long-lasting pleasure. The 50 reviews for this small business couldn’t be more glowing and confirm that these sola balls are a hit. Located in Queens, New York, Happy Birdies has an assortment of toys for your bird. Their refillable rainbow sola ball is $10.25 plus shipping, which is free on orders of $35+.

Picky Bird Toys Rainbow Paper Shredder Arch

Almost certainly the most colorful entry on our list, this eye-catching item is from Picky Bird Toys, a small New Braunfels, Texas business. With 273 five-star reviews from satisfied customers, you can’t go wrong with the rainbow paper shredder arch. Owner Terri is reported to be extremely friendly and has a heart for making these toys, according to Cindy. Fellow reviewer Amy adds This is the ONLY toy one of my conures will play with! We’re sold! Head over to Picky Bird Toys to purchase a Rainbow Paper Shredder Arch for your little buddy for $12.

Pirate’s Beak Merry Munch Tree

What better way to get into the spirit of the season than by getting a Christmas tree for your pet bird? The Merry Munch Tree from Pirate’s Beak, a Kansas City, Missouri-based online bird toy shop, really makes a statement: Happy Holidays! Created with natural munchies like corrugated cardboard, balsa, and leather, your bird will enjoy hours of fun with this little decoration. Besides the Merry Munch Tree available for $15.99 +$4.26 shipping, Pirate’s Beak has an inventory of rather whimsical bird toys.

Backyard Barnyard Chicken Swing

I was a bit skeptical about this little number, so I messaged a friendly neighbor who keeps chickens: Do chickens have good balance? She assured me that chickens do, in fact, have good balance, sharing that hers roost on a single bar at night. So chickens have good balance when they’re awake and when they’re asleep. With that in mind, Backyard Barnyard’s swing might be the perfect gift for larger birds. Backyard Barnyard describes the swing as entertainment for roosters, hens, chicks, and parrots. Proudly made in Indiana and boasting over 4,000 five-star reviews, Backyard Barnyard’s swing at $21.95 won’t disappoint.

Wood Ridge Crafts Rustic Swing

Perhaps this rustic swing from Wood Ridge Crafts is more your style. Made from organic materials sourced in Appalachia, small business owner Rodney has a variety of bird-centric items. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, worry not, as he accepts custom orders. Check out Rodney’s rustic swing ($21.95) as well as his other items.

Rotating Flower Perch Wheel with Food Holders

Sixth on our list is the guineapigler’s rotating flower perch wheel with food holders. Like me, do you find yourself asking if the guineapigler might, perchance, make a rotating wheel of food for humans? I mean who wouldn’t like a rotating wheel of food? Many of the customer reviews mention the quality of this product, which they rate as high, and all of the reviews say their birds adore it. Check out the guineapigler’s shop, filled with innovative toys, including the rotating flower perch wheel with food holders for $39.

The Chicken Network Amish Made Teeter-Totter

Our final pick is the Chicken Network’s Amish-made chicken teeter-totter. This small business, based in Freeport, Pennsylvania, carries a line of chicken toys lovingly handcrafted by homesteaders Jenn and Phil. Those who have purchased the chicken teeter-totter mention how well-constructed it is and that it stands up to the weather. Also, chickens love it! Visit the Chicken Network, where you will find the teeter-totter ($46.97) and more.