Playing with toys is an important part of a bird’s development. Interacting with flock members (you, the owner and your family) and playing with toys helps birds gain independence and interest in their environment. Without appropriate interaction or stimulating playtime, birds can develop behavioral problems such as constant attention seeking, excessive screaming, biting and destructive problems like feather plucking.

**For the full article, pick up the 2007 issue of Birds USA**