First off, let me say my African Grey, Mango, went absolutely nuts for this toy. The mix of corn cobs and rattan balls had her beak busy for hours—until it wasn’t. She demolished it in two days flat. The destruction was impressive, but at this price, I’d hoped for more durability.
The pros? The natural materials are a win. No weird chemicals, just pure, bird-safe chewing bliss. The textures are perfect for medium-sized parrots—soft enough for nibbling, tough enough to challenge stronger beaks. Mango’s anxiety-driven feather plucking actually decreased while this toy lasted.
Now, the cons: That flimsy hanging clip. It’s laughably fragile. Mine snapped within hours, sending the toy crashing to the cage floor. I had to MacGyver it with parts from older toys. For a product marketed to parrot owners, this is unacceptable engineering.
Size matters too. One reviewer’s cockatiel used it as a perch—it’s definitely oversized for smaller birds. But for my African Grey? Perfect dimensions, just poor durability.
Final verdict? Great concept, mediocre execution. If they reinforce the hardware, this would be a 5-star must-buy. Until then, it’s a fun but fleeting distraction.