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Cat Dangler Pole Bird
by lyndsey1989 Spending time on online pet forums I had learned of a product called 'Da Bird' which seemed to be loved by cats and even cats who werent usually fussed by toys loved this as it imitates the sounds of a real bird. Duke likes just about any toy he has but he is always keen to get a few more but the cheapest I could find 'Da Bird' was for ... around £10 which currently I just dont have for what I saw as some feathers on a pole! However, I then saw that Zooplus did their own variety which I immediately thought wouldnt be as good but after hearing rave reviews from one person about it I decided to buy one when I next placed my order, I was even more pleased when I learned it was just £1.99 - if this was going to be a hit then it was an absolute bargain and if Duke isnt too fussed it was only a couple of pounds so it really didnt matter. So why choose this toy over any other dangle type toys? There are 3 reasons why these seem to be so popular with cats: 1). The feathers and the way they are bound is designed to imitate a real bird 2). The feathers imitate the sounds a real bird would make whilst flying 3). The extra long dangle pole allows you to move the 'bird' in a more natural way Duke is quite fond of feathers and as soon as I started to get this out of the packet he was interested. It was already assembled and ready to go so we were playing within a couple of minutes. The dangle pole is around double the length of your standard cat dangle toy pole and it is slightly thinner yet still strong. This allows some flexibility in the movement of the 'bird' and therefore the 'bird' can 'fly' up and down at the same time as going round or along. At the end of the pole there is a long piece of elastic which holds onto the 'bird'. The elastic is around 50cm in length and is quite stretchy. This is fab for two reasons, firstly, it allows the 'bird' to dance about a bit more realistically and secondly it is safer for your fluffbaby as it provides less chance to get caught in it. There are then 3 long feathers attached to the end of the elastic. Ours are brown and purple with black speckles but I'm not sure if they come in other colours. It is just a 'you get what your sent' toy so you cannot pick colours but for the price I wouldnt expect to and the colours we have are fairly unisex anyway so me and Duke aren't worried. Duke loves to play with this and he plays both with me or on his own! I enjoy playing with him with this toy because it is much more realistic for him which satisfies his hunting instinct. In addition to this, it is a very simple toy to get to move about and attract the cats attention. You only need a slight flick of your wrist and the 'bird' is dancing about. Initially I did wonder how on earth it would sound like a real bird but I now know it is the way that the feathers are bonded - when these are moving it sounds like a bird is flying past, because of the proximity of the feathers to one another it sounds very realistic as a bird flying past the cats head which of course immediately grabs their attention and their instincts kick in making them want to catch the bird. I can easily play with Duke using this toy for half an hour. During this time I dont find myself getting bored, my hands and arms starting to ache or Duke getting bored. He loves to hide and then pounce out to catch it and you can see that he feels a real sense of achievement when he catches it. Duke does also play with this on his own! He often picks the feathers up in his mouth and either proceeds to bite and kick the 'bird' or he trots around with the 'bird' in his mouth and the pole dragging behind! This helps to highlight how light the pole is as he is only 6 months and he is quite comfortable dragging it around. We have had our 'bird' a few weeks now and it has probably been played with for around an hour a day most days. The feathers are beginning to look a little tired but they are still all being held in place well and it certainly doesnt look like it is going to start falling apart anytime soon. I am so pleased I found this product. Duke loves it and he enjoys playing with it which provides me with peace of mind as I know he has had a decent amount of exercise per day. It has a wonderful longevity and Duke definitely see's this as one of his favourite toys. For the price, if the feathers fall out I'm not at all worried but they dont look like they are going anywhere soon so I am absolutely satisfied with this product and would wholeheartedly recommend it to any cat owner, even if your pet isnt too keen on playing, this is more than likely to grab their attention. Read the complete review |
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Cat Dangler Pole Feather Boa
by BlueOcean As an owner of one very energetic 1 year old cat I wanted to get a toy that would really keep her entertained and on her toes. After a google search I came across this toy on Zooplus. I know from previous experience that dangle poles tend to be a favourite with cats and so as it was only cheap I decided to go for it. The toy ... consists of a black pole with marabou feathers suspended from a stretchy elastic rope. The pole itself is made only from thin plastic so is easy to snap if you are not careful. The feathers come in two colours; bright blue or a browny beige. Unfortunately you can't choose which one you want and I ended up with the brown one although obviously colour doesn't make much difference if you're a cat. I brought a single one for £1.99 but they are also available in packs of 2 for £2.99. As soon as my cat saw those brown feathers making their way across the front room carpet the toy was an instant hit! She absolutely loves chasing the feathers as they are dragged across the floor and will even jump at them or swat them with her paws if I dangle it above her head. A favourite pastime is hiding under the sofa and watching them move back and forth with a look of intense concentration before pouncing. It is lovely to see my cat get so much enjoyment and exercise from this toy and it something which keeps her attention much longer than her other toys. A great factor is that if you are feeling tired you can still play with your cat while watching TV just by swinging it around a bit. Unlike some toy the feathers don't get caught up in her claws but slip through easily. A few feathers have come loose and some are looking frayed after only a week. The plastic also has some tooth marks in it after some chewing from my cat. However the toy is inexpensive and easily replaceable so the lack of durability is not a big issue. Overall a fantastic cat toy that gives my cat endless enjoyment. She has now started demanding that I play several times a day - usually at inconvenient times! I am glad I brought this toy and will be replacing it soon. Read the complete review |
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Cat Dangler Pole Feather Boa
by k2705 We have 3 cats in our home, 2 are 7year old and one 3 year old, the older 2 are mostly house cats through their own choice, they will wander out for a sit in the garden if the weather is suitable for them but mainly they stay indoors. I like to change their toys regularly so they don't get board but also to try and get my 2 . older girls ... to exercise a bit. I recently bought them a Cat Dangler Pole Feather Boa, costing just £1.99. The cat dangler pole feather boa is basically a black plastic stick with elastic attached to the end, on the end of the elastic are a little bunch of feathers, its like a little fishing line really. The elastic and pole are both black and the feathers on ours are a brown/beige colour, I think other colours are available but where I purchased mine from, www.zooplus.co.uk, its just a case of pot luck as to what colour feathers you get. When I got the cat dangler I was surprised at how flimsy the pole was, I knew I wouldn't get a lot for a couple of pounds but the pole really is quite bendy. The first time I showed Daisy, Poppy and Layla this new toy they went mad for it, all 3 of them, it certainly got the older 2 moving about a bit, I wedged the stick in the banister rails and they spent a happy afternoon patting the pole and periodically leaping up and pulling the feathers down to give them a good chew, however by teatime the feathers were looking a bit sparse and most of them were just chewed little lumps on the carpet. I knew at this point that the dangler wasn't going to last very long and I was right, by morning the feathers had all been chewed and there was nothing but a piece of chewed elastic left dangling. I was disappointed my girls demolished this so quickly as they all seemed to really love it even Daisy and Poppy who are the older 2. I would buy one again purely for the entertainment value the dangler gave the cats and also us watching them play however I will look around and see if there's anything a bit better and stronger on the market. I suspect that this toy would be fine for just one cat to play with, it certainly gets them moving and jumping, unfortunately it also got mine chewing. I would recommend the Cat Dangler Pole Feather Boa, it doesn't cost much and my girls definitely loved it for the short time they had it, I just wish it had lasted a bit longer. Read the complete review |
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4 reviews Brand: Cat Dangler / Cat Accessory / Type: Cat Toys - Guaranteed fun for you and your cat. |
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1 review Brand: Cat Dangler / Cat Accessory / Type: Cat Toys - This cat dangler pole with feathers imitates the flight characteristics and sounds of your cat's prey especially long pole. Fun guaranteed! |
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Brand: Cat Dangler / Cat Accessory / Type: Cat Toys - Premium cat dangler from the US for cats of any age with felt mouse interchangeable pendant encourages your cat's natural hunting instincts. |
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