Laurie Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 How many of you use rope toys in the cage, unsupervised? I'm very scared of leaving Klaus alone with one because I'm worried his toe will get caught and he'll be stuck. I do allow him to play with rope under supervision. Am I being paranoid? I see lots of nice cage toys that I pass up because they have rope. Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 I use the rope toys, but, not in the cage. Talon has a few she plays with on her play stands, and I have seen her get her foot stuck many times, and one time got her head stuck, and needed my help to rescue her. So. I don't think you are being overprotective, just a very conscientious mommy! B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 Rope toys can present the problem, and are best used under supervision like Talon mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 I dont have any rope toys, i have hanging bungees that are made from sisal rope but have never had a problem with them. There is always the danger of toes getting caught & i did have this happen with one on my cockatiels,he had got his toe caught & the thread had tangled round his foot,He had flapped about making it worse.My husband had to hold him while i painstakenly had to cut the thread away which was very tightly wrapped around his foot & toes. So please supervise your birds with rope toys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 I have one rope toy in Dayo's cage. It is a 1/4 in diameter cotton rope, about 18 inches long with a Plastic ball with bell inside he bat's around.......It's coming out. Thanks for the input all have contributed to this thread. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 Good Decision Dan. We've had too many close calls with rope toys to leave them unsupervised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Monique Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 I use a rope perch but it isn't mangled at this point. If/when it becomes mangled so a toe can be caught then OUT it comes!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 Monique, is it the coiled type? If it is, those are very safe. Talon has those everywhere in our house, and I've only replaced 1 in the last 2 years, and that's only because the ends came off the holders. It's the hanging loose ones that are of concern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 I agree Talon the coiled one's seem fine As with all toys & perches they need looking at once a week for damage which could cause accidents & removing if necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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