Unfinished Wooden Bouncing Bird Toy with Gravity Action

Larry and Bethann Kauffman started AmishToyBox.com in 2010 as a side business. Based in Caldwell, Ohio, the family drew on relationships with Amish woodworkers they knew from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. They wanted to bring well-made wooden toys and games into more homes and give families simple ways to play together. The business grew around durable workmanship and treating customers the way the family would want to be treated.

Lift the wooden bird to the top of the pole and flick its head gently. The bird rocks back and forth as it bobs down the pole, then comes to rest at the base. Gravity supplies the motion. The bird, upright pole and base arrive assembled, so you can see the mechanism work straight away.

This wooden bouncing bird has an unfinished pine body and a metal pole. The upright toy is about twelve inches high, making the bird’s short trip easy to see from the side. It works on a level table, with enough room around the pole for the bird to travel from top to bottom.

Set the base on a flat surface. Move the bird up by hand and give its head a light flick to start a run. Watch from the side to see the change from a steady upright position to the bobbing motion. Repeat the run to see how the bird behaves when it starts at a different height.

The upright shape needs more shelf height than a small toy car, so allow room above the pole when putting it away. This is a simple tabletop activity for a player who can follow the maker’s age and use guidance. It also makes a short demonstration of how gravity can turn a small movement into a repeating action.

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• Gravity makes the wooden bird bob down the pole
• Hand-powered start with a gentle flick
• Unfinished pine and a metal guide pole
• Arrives fully assembled

• Dimensions 7 inches long × 4.5 inches wide × 12 inches high
• Finish Unfinished wood
• Included One assembled bouncing bird toy
• Country of origin Made by Lapp’s Toys in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

The wooden portions are unfinished pine. A vertical metal pole guides the bird. The moving action comes from the way the bird rocks on the pole as gravity pulls it downward. This simple construction leaves the movement visible throughout the descent.

Wipe the wood and pole with a dry soft cloth and keep the toy dry in storage. Check the pole, base and bird for damage before use. Move the bird by hand along its existing path and avoid bending the guide pole. Follow any maker instructions included with the toy.

Shipping

This single toy ships assembled with the bird, pole and base. AmishToyBox.com generally dispatches in-stock orders by the next business day. The supplier estimates 2–8 days in standard transit after dispatch and requires a street address for delivery. Carrier delays can extend that estimate, especially during the holidays. Check the rate and availability for your address at checkout. See the BuyAmerican shipping policy for tracking and delivery details.

Returns

Keep the assembled toy and its packaging together while arranging a return. For a BuyAmerican order, request an eligible return within 30 days of delivery. Keep the item unused and in the condition it arrived in. Contact BuyAmerican with your order number before sending anything back. For damage or an incorrect item, keep the packaging and share photos promptly so we can confirm the next steps. Review the BuyAmerican return policy for the full terms.