"This is, by far, the most well received toy I've ever put in my parakeets' cage. Both birds took to it right away with excited and happy chirps. They've done their best to tear it up, and even though it's pretty shredded, it's still hanging in there. My female parakeet likes to "nibble" it, but the male jumps on it and attacks it with glee. This is especially good for him since he tends not to get as much exersise as she does. I'm going to buy more to keep on hand for them - this is a GREAT product!"