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Name that tune and sola balls?

Posted by Michelle & Dakota on 1/10/2026, 5:04 pm

Here is Dakota singing a tune I recognize but I can't place! Can anyone figure it out? Also, where do you order the best bird safe natural materials for toys and do you use sola balls or sola sticks for your birds to play with?

Hope the video loads but also here is Dakota trying out the play stand on top of his cage for the first time! He is so brave! And the millet helped him get there! LOL

https://photos.app.goo.gl/aYpjVRifFdNr9YhB7

Link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/aYpjVRifFdNr9YhB7

Re: Name that tune and sola balls?

Posted by Diane on 1/10/2026, 5:47 pm, in reply to "Name that tune and sola balls? "

He is so gorgeous. What is sola balls and sola sticks.

Re: Name that tune and sola balls?

Posted by Michelle & Dakota on 1/10/2026, 6:09 pm, in reply to "Re: Name that tune and sola balls? "

Sola balls for birds are soft, lightweight, natural chew toys made from the pith of the Sola plant, perfect for parrots, parakeets, and other small birds to shred, chew, and forage, helping keep beaks trimmed and reducing boredom and stress by satisfying natural instincts. They are eco-friendly, splinter-free, and versatile, easily broken apart for foraging or incorporated into larger toys for beak exercise and mental stimulation, making them popular foot toys.

Amazon sells them. I ordered them From Bonka Birds brand seller. Dakota says thanks!

Re: Name that tune and sola balls?

Posted by Diane on 1/11/2026, 9:46 pm, in reply to "Re: Name that tune and sola balls? "

I'm going to get some for Max.

Re: Name that tune and sola balls?

Posted by Nancy on 1/10/2026, 7:19 pm, in reply to "Name that tune and sola balls? "

Michelle …Dakota reminds me so much of my beloved Spikey when he was younger.. he also loved the sola balls.. I enjoyed her whistling .. she is a looker

Re: Name that tune and sola balls?

Posted by Cindy AZ on 1/10/2026, 7:48 pm, in reply to "Name that tune and sola balls? "

Aw, adorable! I don’t recognize the tune. We got sola balls from Bonka Birds, too. Cookie went right for them.

Re: Name that tune and sola balls?

Posted by Seesthru, TC advisor on 1/10/2026, 9:25 pm, in reply to "Name that tune and sola balls? "

a little part of that is so familiar, but I can't quite remember it.

I don't know where you get them, but try both the balls and sticks, see which he likes best.

Dakota is so very cute and curious! He's so buttery smooth in his feathers, too!

I think that the tune is ....

Posted by Cathy on 1/12/2026, 3:51 pm, in reply to "Re: Name that tune and sola balls? "

I think it's the "If you're happy and you know it" nursery song. Here are the lyrics.

If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands
If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands
If you're happy and you know it
Then your face will surely show it
If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands

If you're happy and you know it, stomp your feet
If you're happy and you know it, stomp your feet
If you're happy and you know it
Then your face will surely show it
If you're happy and you know it, stomp your feet

If you're happy and you know it, shout hurray (hurray)
If you're happy and you know it, shout hurray (hurray)
If you're happy and you know it
Then face will surely show it
If you're happy and you know it, shout hurray (hurray)

If you're happy and you know it, do all three (hurray)
If you're happy and you know it, do all three (hurray)
If you're happy and you know it
Then your face will surely show it
If you're happy and you know it, do all three (hurray)

Cathy

Re: I think that the tune is ....

Posted by Seesthru, TC advisor on 1/12/2026, 6:04 pm, in reply to "I think that the tune is ...."

I think you're right!!!

Re: I think that the tune is ....

Posted by Cathy on 1/13/2026, 11:31 am, in reply to "Re: I think that the tune is ...."

It was in a movie that I watched recently but can't remember now. It's one of those songs that stick in your head. Dakota does a great job with it. Their talent for being able to whistle a song or music that they've heard always amazes me.

Cathy

Re: Name that tune and sola balls?

Posted by Cathy on 1/12/2026, 3:52 pm, in reply to "Re: Name that tune and sola balls? "

He's one of the happiest tiels that I've ever seen. His coloring is beautiful.

Cathy

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