fleece or cotton material?

[Mama CJ]

Hi all, I have a question about fleece and cotton fabric. Are they safe to use on parrot toys? Lately I've seen large metal hoops with either strips of cotton or strips of fleece tied in knots around it. Also, I've seen the large plastic chains with strips of cotton or fleece tied to it. Any thoughts or experience using those? I've made several quilts in the past and have tons of fleece and cotton, some already cut into strips!

Thanks, Carla

[birdhouse]

Cotton frays & can be dangerous so I avoid it.

 

I know a sun conure who lost part of his toe because a thread got wrapped in his knuckle (?) & got infected. I saw the bird while this was happening. There was nothing visible even after he started to worry at it. After that, I made sure my fids didn't get boings or toys that were made w/any type of cotton thread.

[Mama CJ]

Thanks for the reply birdhouse. I thought the cotton was questionable but wasn't sure about fleece.