The old toy is in pieces. The new one has barely lost a bead. That can be frustrating, especially when you chose it carefully. But an untouched toy gives you something to investigate. Watch what your bird does around it before deciding that they need a different one. What does “ignoring it” look like? What you notice A useful first change They keep away from the whole corner. Introduce the toy outside the cage, at a distance where they remain relaxed. They approach or lean towards it but cannot comfortably reach it. Adjust its position so they can reach it from a stable perch. They pass it by but keep returning to a different toy. Compare the textures and the action they enjoy: peeling, pulling, shredding or chewing. These are starting points, not a diagnosis. Try one change at a time so you can see what makes a difference. Give a new toy a proper introduction Meet it away from the cage first. Hold or place it where your bird can see it comfortably, and let them choose whether to approach. If they move away, increase the distance. You can handle the toy to show how a piece moves or sounds. Reward a voluntary look, touch or nibble. Looking without touching can be a useful first step; there is no need to put the toy against their beak. Once they are comfortable with it, choose an accessible hanging position. Keep their familiar resting spot and the route to food and water clear. Choose the action they enjoy Watch the favourite toy rather than simply buying something that looks similar. A bird pulling apart a woven piece may be enjoying the pulling, not its colour. A bird peeling at wood may prefer an edge they can work on to a large, hard block. For your next choice, look at what the toy lets them do and whether its size suits their beak and cage. A few loose fragments or fresh chew marks tell you more about use than how tidy it still looks. If you want to try foraging, start with an easy task: a little of their usual dry food in loosely folded plain, clean paper, held in an item suitable for food. Leave some visible at first. Fold it further only once they understand where the food is. Keep normal meals available and clear leftovers afterwards. Keep the favourite; change one thing Leave a toy they use in place and introduce or reposition one other item. Avoid changing the whole cage at once. If you have several toys, rotate them as space allows; they do not all need to hang together. During cleaning, check for sharp edges, loose fittings and fraying cords, and remove damaged items. Keep room for wing stretching and movement. If the new toy is still untouched, your next step is simple: check whether your bird can reach it comfortably. If they can, watch what they choose to play with instead. That is a better shopping clue than adding another toy at random. For different textures to compare, see the Woodland Chew & Explore Trio material details . Further reading: RSPCA guidance on bird behaviour , enrichment and housing .