FeatheredFriend_ON

My umbrella cockatoo is too smart for most toys — figures them out in 5 minutes and then gets bored. What are the most challenging puzzle/foraging toys you've found? I need to keep that big brain occupied!

I've done a ton of research on this because my parrotlet had the same issue. Here's what I learned: the most common cause is not enough quality sleep — they need 10-12 hours uninterrupted. What worked for us was playing calming bird sounds from YouTube during the day. I also started adding more variety in perch textures and sizes and noticed improvement within a week. It's a process but it gets better.

Totally normal, don't stress! Birds go through phases just like any other pet.

I just learned avocado is deadly to birds. I almost gave my Pionus some last week!! What other common human foods are toxic that people might not know about? Let's make a list for newer bird owners.