xSarahx Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 I was just about to order some zinc plated quicklinks and zinc plated 8mm chain to make Archie some toys,are these safe for him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 (edited) Stay away from zinc as it is toxic to birds. http://www.avianweb.com/heavymetalpoisoningbirds.html Edited March 24, 2012 by judygram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheebamaster Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 what site were you going to order that from? I just ordered a TON of bird toys (I am so broke now haha) from a few different websites but assumed they were safe. woops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xSarahx Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 Ebay, as i cannot seem to find a good UK site that sells all the bits,granted iam not the best at searching Thank you for that link judygram,i have had a good read and iam pleased as i was going to buy venetian blinds for the room but i wont be now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Yes, zinc is very harmful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greywings Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Stick with Stainless Steel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amali Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 A quick search found these sites - though I have not ordered from them so cannot say how reputable they may be. http://pine4parrots.co.uk/toymakingparts.aspx http://www.birdyboredombusters.com/ - located in Canada but will ship worldwide http://www.cabirdnerds.com/ - located in the US but will ship worldwide (This company is one I will personally vouch for; order from them often and have never had a single problem.) http://scarlettsparrotessentials.co.uk/ToyMakingParts.aspx I hope one of those can get you what you are looking for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 I've been told that nickel-plated chain is okay. For all the rest of the hardware, I use stainless. Here's Ellie playing with some stainless hardware that I wasn't using and gave to her for playing. She likes to remove the wing nut and let all the stuff drop to the floor... Simple toys can be the most amusing... by shyzaboy, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xSarahx Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 Thanks ameli i have just orederd my birds lots and lots of new toys etc from scarlettes clearence section,cant wait to get the pacakge now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julia Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 I've ordered parts for Sylia's toys from http://www.nalanitoys.com many times - very good. They will ship worldwide. Plus I like very much there toys too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amali Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 I used to order from Nalani Toys years ago, and used to have no problems. Not the same luck on my more recent order and I know someone else posted about issues with not getting an order they placed as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Life is Greyt Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 On eBay I use "A Bird Toy" and everything I have gotten from there has been great! Really nice toys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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