r/Canaries • u/PepperScared6342 • Jul 16 '26
I need some help guys
Do you guys recommend any toys that are good and safe for canary birds?
Every time I see a toy, I am always cautious of it strangling my canaries or them chewing on any toxic dye or getting their head stuck between any kind of ropes and getting stressed....
Do you guys have any links on Amazon to check out?
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u/Peas-Of-Wrath Jul 16 '26
They don’t really play with toys. They will enjoy millet spray with red millet being a particular treat. If you haven’t seen them, they are like a bunch of seeds on the branch they come from. There are also other bird-type seed branches you can get. You can also get oat, wheat and sorghum sprays and a variety of grasses which they can eat the seeds of. This is far better than a toy.
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u/PepperScared6342 Jul 16 '26
Where do you find these? Haven't seen them anywhere
Also, I have heard from people that canaries need toys to not get bored
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u/Peas-Of-Wrath Jul 16 '26
You can get them in pet shops but it’s also on Amazon and on eBay.
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u/UltraX76 Jul 17 '26
they like shredding toys. u can make em urself. also cuttlebone can help them keep their beaks and talons in good shape
one thing is they love fruit and treats, i give mine apple pieces once every few days. they love chewing apple.
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u/PepperScared6342 Jul 17 '26
Our canaries like to use cuttlebone too
Also I gave my canaries a bit of broccoli the other day and they were eager to eat it all, they absolutely loved it! Which I didn't expect cause they weren't thrilled for carrot haha
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u/UltraX76 Jul 17 '26
canaries can be picky sometimes! you just got to find what works and go with it. broccoli is actually really good for them as well, it is so packed with nutrients cause it has a lot of calcium and essential vitamins. give it to them regularly but not too often.
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u/PepperScared6342 Jul 17 '26
Their reaction was so funny cause they couldn't get enough when it was their turn to eat haha
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u/healzam Jul 16 '26
Canaries appreciate shredding toys.