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Make sure they are bird-safe and that toes or beaks cannot get caught in any parts of the toys. Hanging mirrors and bells make great bird toys. Be sure that the bell does not have small gaps in it though, as this can become caught up in the bird's feet. Items that are not safe on toys used for birds include: frayed ropes (could entangle bird feet and beaks); wire (might impale the bird); "jingle-bell" type bells (the bird's feet might get stuck in the small cracks). Change it up a bit! Birds can get bored with the same toys, day in and day out. By buying new toys, you increase their enjoyment and reduce the chances of feather plucking and other boredom-stimulated behaviors. Birds especially enjoy chewable toys, made out of things like pine cones, rawhide chews, rope, or white pine wood. Birds will spend the majority of their time perched in their cage, so set up a few different perches at different heights. Set perches on opposite sides of the cage as well, so the birds can fly and exercise. Include some wooden perches, and some natural tree branches for variety. This helps "file" the bird's beak and nails, so there is less work for you. If you get a natural wood perch, be sure to scrub thoroughly before use, and do not use any cleaning products because many of these contain ingredients that can be toxic to birds. This will fulfill the bird's need to move about in search of food. You can also weave food into the bars of the cage, hide food inside a toy or an enrichment device and hang food from the top or sides of the cage. All of these will help to satisfy the bird's foraging instinct and is a form of mental stimulation.

summary: Start off with at least 4 toys that are varied and interesting. Give the bird new types of toys to stimulate it. Set up differently shaped and textured perches for the bird's feet. Place food and enrichment items in multiple places around the cage.

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Some glass makers use punty rods to hold a glass piece during the crafting process. When it's removed, it leaves a mark called a pontil mark. Fenton uses snap rings, so most of their pieces will not have a pontil mark. Pontil marks might look like a chip in the glass, a bumpy lump, or a dimple in the bottom of the glass. Fenton has created some offhand glass pieces which do have a pontil mark. These include some very rare pieces from the 1920s and a few contemporary hand blown collections. Study the pictures in your books to familiarize yourself with Fenton's style. By studying existing pictures, you'll be able to identify characteristics which distinguish Fenton from other manufacturers. For instance, if you find a carnival glass dish featuring a peacock, you can distinguish it from other manufacturer's of the period by noting that in a Fenton piece, the peacock's neck will be completely straight, while others curve slightly. The base will have a flat, collared surface, or it may have a ball or spatula feet. The edges are often smooth, bracketed, crimped, or ruffled, and are one of Fenton's most recognizable characteristics. Fenton primarily produced carnival glass, which has an iridescent sheen, although some of their pieces are opalescent glass, which is translucent. Fenton also specialized in a form of glass known as Hobnail, which is covered with small button-like bumps. Fenton glass is extremely high quality, and it should be free of air bubbles or other flaws. If your piece has obvious manufacturing flaws, it is unlikely to be Fenton glass. Due to similarities between manufacturers, it can be very difficult to tell the difference between some pieces. If you aren't able to tell after examining your piece, look online to find a Fenton dealer or an antique dealer in your area who specializes in Fenton glass.

summary: Check the bottom of the glass for a pontil mark, which Fenton doesn't have. Purchase a collector's book or find a Fenton glassware catalogue. Pay special attention to the bases and edges of Fenton's glass. Look for bubbles or flaws in the glass, which Fenton shouldn't have. Contact a Fenton dealer or an antique expert if you still have questions.

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Unfold the cardboard box and lay it flat. Peel off any tape holding the flaps in place. Then, remove the flaps so your hamster has plenty of space to move through the container. Make the toy out of plain cardboard. Avoid using tissue boxes or other types of cardboard with ink, since ink can be harmful to your hamster if it is chewed and swallowed. If you make the toy out of a big cardboard box, cut it to size with scissors or a utility knife. Choose a good spot for the toy, then use a tape measure to determine how much space you have available. Mark these measurements on the cardboard before cutting it. To reduce the amount of measuring and cutting you need to do, use smaller boxes like tissue boxes. Save bigger boxes for toys left out of a cage, such as those placed inside a playpen. Another way to make use of a bigger box is to cut it into panels. Trim the panels so they're all the same size, then stack them and glue them together to create a box-shaped house. The glue will begin curing within a couple of hours. Wait for it to completely solidify so the decorations don't fall off when your hamster starts climbing on its new toy. Waiting is important, especially if you used a hot glue gun.
summary: Trim the flaps off a cardboard box with scissors or a utility knife. Measure and trim the box if needed to fit it in a cage. Leave the glue for 24 hours to dry if you used any.