Cow ears, cow hooves, pig ears

[Doug]

While browsing Tractor Supply for toy ideas, I saw cow ears, cow hooves, and pig ears.

 

Are these suitable for parrots?

 

(Like rawhide, I would get the ones without coloring/flavoring.)

[Doug]

Well, I didn't get a response, but logic indicates that if rawhide is okay, the ears would be okay.

 

I bought one ear and cut it up into smaller sections, drilled a hole in each section and included them in various toys. (You can see a couple of pieces in this picture...)

 

The cow ear is a lighter material than rawhide - almost foam-like. Easier to shred...

[Amali]

Doug, I have heard of cases of Salmonella being found on pigs ears, but I'm not sure on the others.

[Luvparrots]

I have a couple of animal ears for my parrots. My Louie is a chewer so he usually is the one to throw them off of the top of the cages.