Mel Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 The search here came up empty. Are fleece items such as braided vines/rope ever used or safe? What about coconut huts to hide stuff in? Does anyone here make their own toys or have some good links? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Braided rope & coconut shells are fine.Many members make their own toys, i have included one link for you if you do a search on the forum it will bring up previous threads on toys http://www.greyforums.net/forums/african-grey/23317-toys.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel Posted July 12, 2008 Author Share Posted July 12, 2008 Fun post. Thanks. I have heard not to use rawhide. I can't remember why but I see it used on toys that shops sell. Are the dog chains made of stainless steel and not galvanized? What about the colored items like the wooden beads? Are there precautions with dyes or paints used? A big concern I have heard about making items is the legnth of rope as not to get caught up and to hang itself or break something trying to get loose. I'll post some pics of my toys for advice when I get the hang of posting pics better. Hehe. You've been such a help. Mel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Mel i use the rawhide & many parrot toys are sold with rawhide.As for the dog chains i wouldnt know hopefully Connie will see this post & be able to answer.Coloured bricks,beads i always purchase from the baby store or toy shop that why i know they are coloured with non toxic paint.You could use plain wooden blocks & if you wanted to add colour use a vegetable dye when i make toys with rope i tend tend to only have a 2 or 3 inches of the rope exposed,as with all toys they need to be closely supervised & removed once they look a little worse for wear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel Posted July 14, 2008 Author Share Posted July 14, 2008 I have dyed blocks with coolaid. What is vegetable dye?Here are some pics of coconut huts a lady does for sugar gliders. I have some drilled coconuts I'd like to try. www.acupofsugar.net I have been drilling shells, dice and making swings of PVC and chain. I can't wait to put together more toys. I want to be able to just reach in a basket and pull out something new for him weekly.<br><br>Post edited by: Mel, at: 2008/07/14 10:31 COCO_PEEPS.doc COCO_PEEPS.doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Hi Mel, vegetable Dye colours are derived from the natural pigments of plants and botanical products Sounds as if you have been busy, introducing a variety of toys is a good thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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