teady bear

[Tigerlily]

well i wanna get tigerlily a teady.

 

what material should i be looking for it to be made from?

[danmcq]

I don't pay too much attention to the fluffy toy critter materials, other than making sure they are washable.

 

Perhaps others will have some thoughts and comments on this.

[Dave007]

I'll play it safe and say that you shouldn't be giving a furry, shreddible item like a teddy bear to a parrot who's quite well known for chewing and ripping things apart. The shredded hairs can go anywhere. The material can easily get into food and can also get stuck in the bird's throat or when wet, can stick to the claws. Items that are made of fine material ( artificial fur) such as what you're looking for basically not made for parrots.They also have artificial colors which aren't the same as the colored toys that are actually made for parrots. Most parrot toys are made so that a parrot has no problem breaking them up and letting them drop to the floor. I've seen parrrots have bad problems with those types of items.

[Tigerlily]

thanks dave.

 

i knew a few people here have them and assumed they were safe, maybe not such a good idea then

[danmcq]

Well, that seals it for me. I am getting rid of Dayo's furry porcupine he tumbles around with. He does not shred it, at least not for the last 2 years, but I do not want to chance he may and then have severe issues as Dave noted.

 

Thanks Dave!!!

[Luvparrots]

Thanks Dave, I always felt guilty I didn't share my stuffed animals with my fids. Now I don't have to feel so guilty, what a relief!!!!!!

[Azzie]

One reason I never gave a stuffed toy to my birdies is because I have serious doubts about the safety of the stuffing. God knows what diseases and fungi reside in there. Most of these toys are made in China, and I have concerns about quality control over the materials used.

[Tigerlily]

i'll second luvparrots post

 

now i don't feel guilty for tigerlily not having one either

[venom]

i have a teddy in with my 10 week old & shes fine, falls asleep on it, when she wakes up goes nose to nose with it & chatters away for ages ! , at this age i think shes ok , but i keep a eye on her once she starts riving at it i will take it out

[judygram]

i have a teddy in with my 10 week old & shes fine, falls asleep on it, when she wakes up goes nose to nose with it & chatters away for ages ! , at this age i think shes ok , but i keep a eye on her once she starts riving at it i will take it out

 

This is the exception to Dave's rule, a baby grey especially one by itself needs something it can focus on as company or something to cuddle with when alone but by the time that bird gets old enough to start tearing it up then its time for it to leave.

[rbpittman]

Beau personally prefers my computer mouse to cuddle with - no stuffed animals for him, but let him on my desktop and he goes straight to the mouse to rub against and change settings on the screen.

 

Robin