When thinking of kittens, one of the first thoughts that comes to mind is how much they love to play. Kittens are little bundles of energy, and they love toys as much as human kids. They need toys for amusement, exercise, and to burn off energy. Toys keep kittens out of mischief too, and if you don’t provide toys, your little kitten is sure to turn anything he finds into a toy.
You don’t have to buy all of your kitten’s toys. You can create homemade toys that are safe, simple, and most of all fun. Try these easy ideas for homemade toys. These homemade toys are much less expensive than store-bought toys, and they’ll more than likely last longer because they’re made stronger. Your new little fur baby can never have too many toys, especially the homemade variety!
Precautionary Statement
Kittens and cats should always be supervised when playing with store-bought as well as homemade toys. Periodically inspect all toys for loose parts and wear. Worn or damaged toys should be promptly repaired, recycled, or disposed of.
Simple Homemade Teaser Toy for Kittens
Cats and kittens love to play with feathers, and you can create a homemade teaser toy with one eight of an inch in diameter dowel rod at least twelve inches in length, clear heavy fishing line, craft feathers, superglue, and an electric drill with bit of appropriate size for drilling a hole through the end of the dowel rod.
Begin by drilling a small hole in the end of a dowel rod, and cut off about two feet of heavy-weight clear fishing line. Securely tie one end of the fishing line through the hole in the dowel rod, and secure the knot with super glue.
Lastly, tie a few craft feathers to the end of the fishing line, and secure the knot with super glue. Allow the glue to dry completely, and have fun with this homemade teaser toy for kittens. Your kitten will love chasing the feathers, and you’ll love watching him jump, stalk, and pounce while trying to catch the feathers on the end of this simple homemade teaser toy especially for kittens.
Homemade Kitten Glove
Gloves made specifically for playing with cats and kittens aren’t exactly cheap, but you can create homemade toy gloves to play with your kitten for the cost of a pair of sturdy work gloves, upholstery thread, and five large pompoms. It’s a simple homemade toy that will provide countless hours of fun for you and your kitten.
Securely sew a large pompom to the tip of each finger of the glove using heavy upholstery thread. Your kitten will love this fun homemade toy, and you can wiggle your fingers, and make them walk across the floor and sneak around corners for hours of pouncing, pretending, and playing.
Homemade Milk Ring Toy for Kittens
My cat loves to play with the plastic rings from the caps of milk jugs, and they make fantastic toys for kittens. Collect several milk cap rings, and securely tie them together with yarn. Tie a set of milk rings to a long piece of yarn, or toss them onto the floor. This is a free homemade toy that your kitten will definitely love, and he’ll gain many hours of play from these simple items you’d otherwise throw away.
