{"product_id":"planet-pleasures-preening-fan-bird-brush","title":"Planet Pleasures Preening Fan \u0026 Bird Brush — Palm Preening Toys for Parrots","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFor birds that need somewhere to put their beak\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreening is not the same behaviour as chewing. A bird works fine strands through its beak the way it works a feather — slowly, repetitively, usually when it is settling or self-soothing. Shredding toys do not satisfy that urge; preening toys do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are the toys avian behaviour advice points to for birds that over-preen themselves or a cage mate, alongside a proper vet workup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine palm strands\u003c\/strong\u003e sized for preening, not tearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFan shape\u003c\/strong\u003e — a wide spread of strands a bird can settle beside\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMini Bird Brush\u003c\/strong\u003e — a compact version for small cages and small birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% natural palm leaf\u003c\/strong\u003e, food-grade vegetable dyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour fan sizes plus the brush\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOption\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMini Bird Brush\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBudgies, finches, canaries, parrotlets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFan — Extra Small\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBudgies, parrotlets, lovebirds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFan — Small\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCockatiels, lovebirds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFan — Medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConures, quakers, caiques\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFan — Large\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreys, amazons, macaws\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this stop my bird plucking?\u003c\/strong\u003e On its own, no — and any site that promises that is not being straight with you. Feather-destructive behaviour has medical causes as often as behavioural ones, so start with an avian vet. A preening toy is one part of the management plan they will usually recommend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it different from a shredder?\u003c\/strong\u003e The strands are finer and the toy is meant to be groomed rather than destroyed, so it lasts much longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere should I hang it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Right next to the perch your bird sleeps or rests on. Preening happens at rest, so the toy has to be within reach of where the bird settles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGive it time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreening toys are slow burners. A bird may ignore one for a week and then use it daily. Leave it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipped from our US warehouse with fast delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planet Pleasures","offers":[{"title":"Mini Bird Brush","offer_id":50536954331355,"sku":"31274-PLP-Bird-Brush-Mini","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fan — Extra Small","offer_id":50536954364123,"sku":"50015-PLP-Preening-Fan-XS","price":8.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fan — Small","offer_id":50536954396891,"sku":"50022-PLP-Preening-Fan-SM","price":9.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fan — Medium","offer_id":50536954429659,"sku":"50039-PLP-Preening-Fan-MED","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fan — Large","offer_id":50536954462427,"sku":"50046-PLP-Preening-Fan-LAR","price":14.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0058\/6733\/9846\/files\/preening_fan_hd_1.png?v=1790714560","url":"https:\/\/farooze.com\/products\/planet-pleasures-preening-fan-bird-brush","provider":"FAROOZE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}