We are so excited here at the perch because the holiday season is in full swing. In an effort to include the birds in all the festivities, and to get you guys excited about celebrating the holidays with your birds, we are going to share some holiday themed enrichment ideas over the next few weeks!
This first one is both simple and fun. Remember those cute little folded snowflakes you made around this time of year in elementary school? Let’s bring those back…this time for your birds! If you don’t remember how to make them, stay tuned for some instructions. Then it’s up to you to let your imagination soar from there.
Materials Needed:
White paper (do not used colored paper, as dyes can be bad for your birds)
Scissors
Let it Snow:
Cut the paper into squares roughly matching the size of snowflakes you want. I used 8.5 x 11 inch computer paper, folding down 2.5 inches from the top and cutting the extra section off so that I could get perfect squares! These can be folded again, for smaller squares.
Next, I folded the squares in a series of triangles. Here are all the steps:
After you have your small triangular shape, cut the excess top off (so that it’s straight along the top and includes all layers of paper). Then trim to create a pattern of your choice and unfold carefully.
The possibilities are endless, so let your imagination flow! You can also click here for some easy instructions and patterns you can print out and just cut (how easy it that). The patterns with holes near the top are best, since you will then be able to hang the snowflakes in your bird’s cage! Speaking of hanging, some things you can use to secure the snowflakes include carabiner clips and screw links. 
If you have some toys around that aren’t being used, you can take the hangers from them temporarily to save time and money. You could also hang the snowflakes on toys, prop them up in the cage (I just don’t recommend putting them on the cage floor, as they’ll get pooped on), or attach them to perches. Again, let your imagination be your guide.
Depending on your budgie(s), you might be able to put your decorations right in the cage and allow them to be enjoyed, or you may have to put the snowflakes near the cage a few days to let your bird(s) get used to them. If your bird seems frightened or won’t go near the decorations, definitely try option #2!
We hope you enjoy adding some holiday cheer to your bird’s environment this season. If you do try this project, please share your pictures on our Facebook page in response to this post…we can’t wait to see what you come up with !!!
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