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Wand and String Toys: Torties frequently enjoy playing with wand toys, especially those with feathers or a simple string, which stimulate their hunting instincts. "First you have to squeeze and slap her butt to get her riled up, and then Olive will go bonkers for the string on a stick".
Small, Chaseable Objects: Many torties are entertained by lightweight items they can bat around and chase, like plastic springs, ping-pong balls, and small fuzzy mice. "Our baby LOVES ping pong balls!".
Household Items: Don't overlook everyday objects; torties often prefer "found" toys such as cardboard boxes, crinkled paper, plastic bottle caps, or even hair ties. "My tortie loves those plastic spring toys.".

"Trash" and Found Objects: Many torties show a strong preference for items typically considered trash, like empty boxes, crinkled paper, or even plastic milk jug rings. "Her favorite toy is ✨ garbage ✨".
The "Non-Toy": Sometimes, the most engaging toy isn't a toy at all, but rather parts of toys or simple household items. "Our tortie likes the plastic stick handle of the string toy more than the actual toy.".
Owner Interaction: Your direct involvement is often the best entertainment, with many torties treating their humans as their favorite playmate. "My tortie's favorite toy is me.".

Rotate Toys: To combat boredom, rotate toys regularly, keeping some put away and introducing them periodically. "I keep most of them put away, and rotate the few that are out every week".
Supervised Play: For items like strings, shoelaces, or small household objects that could be ingested, always supervise your tortie during playtime. "Plastic drinking straw - but of course only with supervision for a short time".

Do you find your tortie also prefers unconventional toys over store-bought ones?

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