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Parakeets (also called budgerigars or budgies) are the most popular pet birds in the world. Because these birds are small and relatively inexpensive, many people don’t realize that they have the intelligence of larger pet birds. After all, a budgie is a parrot– just a very small one!
So, in order to enrich your little but smart pet’s life, provide it only with parakeet toys that encourage active play while tapping their problem-solving skills.
Parakeets are very social animals. If possible, try to buy two parakeets at once. If you have a single parakeet, consider buying a friend for him. Even though there are many exciting and stimulating parakeet toys on the market, no toy will come close to the fun of having a friend to play with.
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How We Reviewed

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We have reviewed ten parakeet toys based on their features, pros and cons, materials used, whether the size was appropriate for parakeets, and how much parakeets enjoyed the toy, according to real buyers' reviews.
Overall Price Range of This Product (and Similar Products)
We've looked at parakeet toys ranging in price from $ to $$$.
What We Reviewed
Super Bird Creations Wind Chimes Toy
Features
This toy is consists of multiple colorful drinking straw sections strung on soft rope in a mop-like fashion. It’s about 13 inches long and includes a bell.
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Petsvv Rope Bungee
Features
This two-inch diameter flexible rope perch is available in 43- and 63-inch lengths. The size of the perch and the bungee action suggests that it should be used outside of the cage. It includes a bell.
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Bonka Bird Toys 1925 Cake Bird Toy
Features
This 6” x 4” “cake” is made of solla wood from the tapioca plant. The chewable “cake” is wrapped in real cupcake wrappers. It includes a bell.
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Living World Double-Sided Mirror with Bell
Features
A classic budgie mirror. At 2.75” in diameter, it includes a plastic frame and hook, along with an enticing bell.
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JW Pet Company Activitoys The Wave Bird Toy
Features
This is a unique interactive toy featuring colorful beads and mirror spinners, as well as a bell. It measures 9” x 5” x 5.2.”
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AnnaEye Cage Hammock Swing
Features
This product includes a pack of two wood and acrylic, flexible ladders measuring up to 6.7” in length as well as an acrylic charm “necklace” toy.
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Insight ActiviToys Olympia Rings
Features
A 12” long set of five plastic rings with a bell attached. A plastic clip attaches the toy to the cage.
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Cons
Prevue Hendryx 62801 Naturals Coco Hideaway with Ladder Bird Toy
Features
A combo ladder and coconut-shell playhouse. The toy is 12” long and the entrance to the hideout is 41/2” wide. It’s made from natural rope and it is attached with quick links.
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Super Bird Creations Mini Flying Trapeze Toy
Features
This seagrass platform is hung with plastic links lined with small toys. It measures 6” x 7” x 9”.
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Alfie Pet by Petoga Couture – Samuel Hanging Wooden Bendable Bridge Ladder Toy for Birds
Features
This colorful 19.5” long all-wood ladder can be attached to the cage with wing and nut bolts.
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The Verdict

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As noted above, your birds need a variety of parakeet toys for a happy and healthy life. Every parakeet should have a mix of different toys for playtime – ladders, perches of various sizes, soft toys for preening, and chewable toys for destruction are all essential.
Our editors chose their favorite parakeet toys based on creativity and mix of textures. Unique toys that offer unusual opportunities for play rose to the top of our list. The editors also took safety concerns into consideration, as some of the toys reviewed by our team didn’t meet our standards for consistent safety. Sturdier toys were preferred over toys that felt flimsy or easily to break.
Keeping that criteria in mind, the Bonka Birds 1925 Cake stood out from the rest. The solla wood of this foraging toy is an unusual addition that we haven't found in other toys. The cupcake wrappers are a great opportunity to tear up paper, a favorite activity for parakeets. The runner-up is the Super Bird Creations Windchimes. It’s mop-like design provides parakeets with the unique sensation of moving between and under the strings, as well as offering soft rope for preening.
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