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My bird is picking feathers. What are preening toys for birds?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Female | 7 months and 4 days old

Hi there! I was just wondering, what is a preening toy for birds?

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on July 21st, 2018

Preening toys are toys used to satisfy a bird's need to preen. They can be used to distract from excessive feather picking or simply to occupy a bird. They are made using rope strands, cotton strands, fabrics or paper. The link below leads to an example of a preening toy.

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