Make Eating A Challenge

I have lots and lots of foraging toys.

My slender billed cockatoo, Chauncey, can figure out every one of them in minutes.

However, when I have parrot guests they are usually delighted to see a new challenge.

This is Lincoln trying to get an almond out of an acrylic toy. He worked on this one for a long time.

When a parrot is trying to solve a problem, they are not pulling out feathers or feeling bored.

Always attempt to make a mundane task (like eating) a challenge. Wrap the food in paper, mix the food in an ample supply of beads or nut shells, distribute the food around the cage in various small cups.

Whatever it takes to make your parrot think and solve a problem. You'll be surprised how entertained (as well as entertaining) they become.