Foraging- help choosing new toys

[Maria]

There could be that same company here in the United States in different locations. I wouldn't mind buying them even, if you'd like to provide the company name.

[Michael]

I like to recommend training as the new foraging. Instead of moving a panel or turning a wheel, the bird has to wave its foot or fly to you. These are much more useful skills and directly build a bond with the owner. I'm not against foraging but given the limited amount of food they'll be motivated for per day, I think it is best used for training. Also, unlike foraging, with training the challenge never wears off. You as the trainer can always challenge the bird to learn more, try harder, and do more. Training fills the same role as foraging but it's a way for bird and owner to interact and teaches essential skills. Just something to consider.

[marie83]

I'll get you the full name and website if they have one next time I'm at work but its unlikely as I don't think they are a local supplier. However the boxes may come from abroad so they might be able to point you in the right direction as to who supplies the boxes.
If I haven't replied by Tuesday then remind me please, I'm forgetful.

[marie83]

I like to recommend training as the new foraging. Instead of moving a panel or turning a wheel, the bird has to wave its foot or fly to you. These are much more useful skills and directly build a bond with the owner. I'm not against foraging but given the limited amount of food they'll be motivated for per day, I think it is best used for training. Also, unlike foraging, with training the challenge never wears off. You as the trainer can always challenge the bird to learn more, try harder, and do more. Training fills the same role as foraging but it's a way for bird and owner to interact and teaches essential skills. Just something to consider.

Thanks Michael, Ollie is trick trained and when he is having a good spell (ongoing health issues) we train a minimum of every other day but usually everyday. Unfortunately that doesn't keep him busy when I'm out. I split his daily pellets into thirds, a third in the morning, a third in his toys and a third in the evening. Anything left in the toys is emptied into his evening meal so I can monitor his intake as accurately as possible. At the moment though he is getting two meals and we are forgoing with the foraging for now as he is having a bad spell health wise.

[Maria]

That sounds great, Marie, thanks so much. If they do have a website, I can order online too probably, etc.

That sounds great too Michael !

[Maria]

(praying for Marie83's bird's health issues).