Someone recently accused me of putting crack in my bird toys because their birds enjoyed them so much over all others they had tried. Needless to say, that question made me LOL. Over the years, I've had many similar questions presented to me "My bird LOVES your toys, what's your secret?" Let me just say on record that no, it isn't crack. I just pay attention to what birds like.

If you go into a large chain store and stand in front of the sparse section of bird toys, it's the same thing. Chunks of wood, pieces of rope, maybe some leather. Rinse and repeat. I would get bored if that's all I had to play with, too! Toys aren't simply for chewing, they're for stimulating the mind and keeping talons and beaks occupied in a way that makes a bird want to stay and play, not walk away. This is the philosophy that I weave into each new design that I create.

Of course, above keeping our flocks stimulated, safety is my number one priority. I've often been told that I'm overly cautious and paranoid and personally, I believe there's no such thing as being TOO careful. My safety routine is simple: if I wouldn't give a toy to my bird to play with, I won't make it for yours.

- Christina