Zoom Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 I've been getting most of Simon's toys from a local thrift shop - three baby toys for $2. I just buy high quality toys, no cheap Chinese stuff. Rattles, little stuffies, etc. One of his favourites is the Lamaze caterpillar, which has lots of interesting textures for him to explore. Last night I noticed Simon was trying to throw up, and then a small piece of orange plastic came up. It was from a toy that he adores, and he especially loves the orange rubbery plastic star that hangs from it. Unfortunately he swallowed the plastic again before I could grab it. I took that toy out of his cage, and am now looking at all his toys as potentially problematic. I guess I have two questions. 1) Is he in any immediate danger because of this piece(s) of plastic he swallowed? Can he choke on it, or can his crop get blocked or something? 2) How can I assess a baby toy to ensure it's safe for him? I assumed that baby toys had to meet a high standard with respect to toxic materials and indestructibility, which is why I was buying them. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Usually they won't eat pieces of toys and such but yes it could pose a problem if he does actually swallow it, I would take away any toy he can get pieces off of, usually the acrylic toys are the safest as they are practically indestructable but watch closely when he plays with these toys you are buying. Most of the baby toys are safe for our greys but not all so be careful. I would be careful of any of those toys with parts to them that could be broken off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Posted April 20, 2011 Author Share Posted April 20, 2011 Thanks Judy. From what I can tell, Simon will eat anything and everything except apples, sunflower seeds and parsley. Including plastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray P Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 No telling what they get a tast for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDS5607 Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Yikes!! Those soft plastic things are usually no match for a grey. The best way I check my parts is if I can bend it with cheap pliers- Sully can do it too. PVC, Acrylic, and HARD plastics are usually best for greys... and it's kind of a testing method though- you kinda have to give them a toy and see what they do. It surprises me because a lot of people use rubber ducks on bird toys- and I know that sully would chew it up in TWO seconds, and i feel the soft plastic would be a danger. . . but, some greys won't chew their toys like that at all, it's more like they mouth them... to each his own, I guess! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 But what about things like straws and whiffle balls (both seem to be commonly mentioned for DIY toys)? They would be very easy for the bird to tear off pieces. Is that of concern? Yikes!!Those soft plastic things are usually no match for a grey. The best way I check my parts is if I can bend it with cheap pliers- Sully can do it too. PVC, Acrylic, and HARD plastics are usually best for greys... and it's kind of a testing method though- you kinda have to give them a toy and see what they do. It surprises me because a lot of people use rubber ducks on bird toys- and I know that sully would chew it up in TWO seconds, and i feel the soft plastic would be a danger. . . but, some greys won't chew their toys like that at all, it's more like they mouth them... to each his own, I guess! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fote03 Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 I hope u disinfect the toys first the local thrift shop around me are pretty dirty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jujubechan Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 I'd go for acrylic toys as well, birds tend to love plastic some how.. I know birds toys are too expensive sometime and they last a day or so My birds sometime steals my baby sis toys and run away with it, I always chase after them! And trust me they have enough toys already in their cages lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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