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Jrmno1sCarrie
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Hi, Check out the birds enjoying their foraging treats. Just made out of kleenex, napkins, beads and raffia. And let's not forget the treats. Laughing
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Post Thursday October 5, 2006 3:37 pm
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Cathy
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OMG! That's a complete riot to see them having so much fun Very Happy Very Happy
Great job keeping those sweeties busy & happy!
Post Thursday October 5, 2006 3:53 pm
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Wow they are certainly kept entertained in your house Very Happy Misty looks very cute peeking over the edge of the desk Laughing
Post Thursday October 5, 2006 4:30 pm
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Ahhhh! Look how much fun they have with such nice and simple toys!!! What a great idea!!!
Post Friday October 6, 2006 9:43 pm
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joti26
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Another great idea! This would be great for my aunts amazon. She has a job finding toys etc so will pass this one on Pablo would love them. Well after a few weeks of sustained shock!
Post Friday October 6, 2006 10:50 pm
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gedoena
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I love this idea! Will have to try with Dewey!

What is the ribbon-like material you used to tie and hang them with?

marisa
Post Thursday October 19, 2006 8:55 am
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Jrmno1sCarrie
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Originally posted by gedoena
I love this idea! Will have to try with Dewey!

What is the ribbon-like material you used to tie and hang them with?

marisa

the ribbon like stuff is raffia.......paper rolled up and twisted real tight......you can get it in craft stores. Our birds sure had a lot of fun with them.

Carrie
Post Friday October 20, 2006 11:16 pm
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:lolOh Carrie Im gonna put some togetner Monday when Im off. I never thought of doing them like that. Ive always just used the small brown paper bags and put beads and treats in it and tie it with the raffia. Oh boy they should have fun with these Laughing
Post Friday October 27, 2006 6:48 am
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perthmybird
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My parakeet Razz just loved to "hunt down" millet seeds! Great idea, I'll try it with my birdie Perth!!!!!!!!!! Very Happy Cool Razz Wink Mr. Green
Post Thursday November 2, 2006 10:57 pm
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Very Happy jUST CAUGHT THE VID OF THE FORAGING BIRD TOYS. WHAT SIMPLE BUT FUN TOYS. I'LL MAKE SOME FOR MY BIRDS. Laughing
Post Sunday December 3, 2006 2:44 am
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cheekie_birdy
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aww cute. Charlie looks darling with his new yellow nape. Tell him congrats on it and becoming a big bird. Laughing Treats look like fun. And Misty is cute peeking over the table. Also looks like another fid wanted to be in the picture! Laughing
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chispleeze
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Great idea Carrie! I'm going to try making some of these. Smokey will love it! She loves shredding anything made of paper.
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Post Monday December 4, 2006 5:51 am
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what a wonderful idea! and those videos are so cute! Very Happy
Post Friday January 19, 2007 5:03 am
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danabird
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Crying or Very sad Oh I can't see them Ive got stupid dial up and it takes too long Crying or Very sad
Post Friday January 19, 2007 5:20 am
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