Da Bird Single Pole Teaser on 36 inch Rod

The last time I bought one of these cat fishing toys, it came with a handle on the stick and the durability of the stick was a little lack luster. You had to be careful as to how much you let the cats pull on it. With this version of the toy, it's way different. The metal the stick is made from bends easily and it's lightweight; but because the stick is made from this material, it doesn't perma-bend. I have many of the flyers from this company so I'm happy to say I have plenty of those. My cats have been using these cat fishing toys for a year and go crazy for it. Amazing exercise for them and their excitement gets me jazzed to play with them. I definitely recommend you buy a "fishin" stick that comes with a flyer and a separate flyer to replace the pre-installed one n just in case you're babies go a little to zealous in play time.

I don't know what it is about the Da Bird brand cat teaser, but all 3 of my cats act like rowdy kittens every time I bring it out. I have to hide it in a cupboard when playtime is over because one of my cats will carry it all over the house if I leave it out. It is great quality and holds up to hours of rough play. I like that I can buy replacement ends when my cats finally chew/claw all the feathers down to nubs.

might not have lasted super long because my cat is obsessed with this toy and plays rough, but this is the most successful toy I have gotten for my kitten. This toy wears my kitten out from his zoomies and preps him for a goodnights sleep and many of his naps. He loves this toy and looks so proud when he catches the feathers and sometimes I set this down for a couple minutes and see him with the feather bit in his mouth while he drags the wand to me to keep playing. I will be buying more attachments because this toy is the first toy my cat has been genuinely interested in and excited to play with :) Also the attachment does a really cool helicopter whirl when you wave it around in long strokes. A simple, easy, and effective zoomie cure. Color is simple and mimics prey, and this wand itself is worth what I paid.

A friend had recommended this wand toy because my cat seemed to be getting bored with her other wand toys. Thank heavens for Da Bird! My cat cannot get enough of this creature. I have had it for about 10 days and have already purchased a refill - not because the original one was defective or poorly made, but rather because she has pretty much bent the feathers out of shape because she is so rough with it! The wand itself is flexible and long, and the string is long. So, when you “fly” the “bird” around you can make it dip and sway . And it sounds like the wings of a real bird flapping. Very intriguing for the cat. I highly recommend the Da Bird!

So my kitty loves to play. Loves. He gets a little rough about it because he just doesn't know any better. We bought a bunch of toys when we got him and he loved some for a wile, then forgot abut them. Or vice versa - the ones he didn't show interest in at first suddenly became exciting. He loves his little catnip mice the most but they keep disappearing under the appliances. I did a little browsing online, looking for something to distract his attention away from our bodies, tire him out so he would sleep at night and keep him interested. I found Da Bird. Da Bird seems like a simple concept: a flexible metal rod encased in plastic, a connecting elastic-y string with attached feathers. It may almost be too simply because it seems like we spend a lot of time looking for more complex toys that our pets ignore. The feather attachment is replaceable and the feathers themselves are real and arranged in such a way that they have the aerodynamic appearance of a bird in motion. Phantom just loves it. He is already active but this thing gets his attention and keeps it. He is doing jumps and flips and somersaults. He even did a back flip from the floor onto the chair chasing this thing. I play that he has to catch it so I cannot immediately pull it back up to 5 times. I think I overdid it the first day; we played to 20 and he slept the rest of the day, something he has never done. So, as a toy that will attract a cat rather than our hands and tire him out, this is great. If you have a cat who plays during the night, a round before bed might be just what the vet ordered. As others had said it quickly needs to be replaced, I tucked it away in the closet when we weren't playing. My kitty didn't freak out when I went to open the door but as soon as he would see me bring it out, he would get excited. It seemed like every time we used it, he liked it even more. I was actually a little disappointed the first time but, after that, Phantom really liked it more. It got to the point where he would catch Da Bird and I would just let him run off with it because I could not pull it free. However, after letting him do this, he managed to break off the bird and I will have to replace the whole unit which isn't a huge deal but it something I will watch for next time. Da Bird doesn't take a look of effort from you, but you will need to swing it around so it catches the air. However, it's very light weight so it definitely will tire the kitty out before you. Don't be surprised if your DaBird starts looking pretty tired itself. With how much the cat swats and bites at it, the feathers start looking pretty gross. This is a downfall to us because, now that he has broken off the feathers, he continues to play with the feathers and brings them in bed with us. Ick. At least he likes it. And that was really the whole point. I think this toy could be a bit durable but, considering that it accomplishes everything I was looking to do, I still give Da Bird Kudos.

This toy is the best ever! My Maine Coon thinks it's a real bird and growls if anyone tries to take it from her. I will buy more!

Update: I was so happy to have found this wand and toy, but I have since bought a replacement bird and a second wand and bird from Go Kat and neither of those two birds have had the same robustness that made the first one so great. The replacement bird I bought (Da Bird Feather Super Refill) was quite flat and narrow compared to the first one that came with this wand, which made the great whooshing flying sound. The second wand and bird was also flat and silent. I'm now looking elsewhere for bird refills that replicate the qualities he likes. Disappointing. I'm lowering my rating from 5 to 4. Maybe your cat won't miss the sound. -----Original Review Below----- I have a 6 month Maine Coon Kitten who is VERY playful. He's been driving me crazy wanting to play, but he gets bored quickly and I have been buying a lot of toys. This is by FAR the best! He has only wanted to play with this ever since I got it (which is giving the other toys a great refresh if he ever tires of this). The wand is longer and springier than any other wand I've purchased. The length and bounce make it easier for me to play with him, especially given his size, and promotes more exercise from him. He LOVES the sound of the feathers when I make it move quickly. The string is excellent and durable, though it is taking some wear with extended play (he has started trying to bite the string and the feather head). Other teaser toys will go on this wand, as well because it has a fishing-line type clip. The feathers: there's quite a bit of talk about the feathers. The "da bird" that came with this wand has lasted very well, considering we've had it for about a month and he plays with it constantly. I need to replace it now, but I definitely have no complaints about the durability of this toy, especially in comparison to other wand toys I've bought. This bird does not seem especially dangerous to me. Some of the feathers are spotted and firm, and some are colored and soft. I'm not sure whether the replacement "Da Birds" will be different or not. The softer feathered fliers we have tried did not fly this well, nor make the great flying sound he loves. It is possible that the quill of any firm feather could hurt a cat, but none of the feathers have come out or poked my cat. I only let him play with it while I am playing with him. It IS possible to poke your cat by mistake with the cap that holds the feather and connects to the string, especially if you are making the bird fly fast, but that would be true of any feather-cap toy arrangement. (He accepted my apology and resumed play.) I am SO grateful to the makers of this fine toy!

Great way to interact with your kitties! This is my second one and is just a back up. I have had the first one for a long time and the string is wearing out. Didn't want to go without it.