myafricanqueen Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 I just need some advice on wether or not I can safely allow my fids to chew newspaper/flyers. Some have said that it is ok but, I would REALLY appreciate more opinions. My birds are drawn to it, and seem to want to shred it to bits, they dont eat it but I worry about it? THANKS FOR YOUR HELP GUYS... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tycos_mom Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 I actually have a toy that I make out of newspaper for my birds to shread they absolutly love it and its very simple what you do is make a chain out of plastic shower curtain rings then roll up a whole newspaper and place it into the last ring you can do the same all the way up the chain then hang it in their cage they will have so much fun chewing the news paper just make sure that the ring fits tight around the middle of the paper so they can't pull it out its messy but great fun. That way they leave the paper on the bottom of the cage alone and you know they are getting clean paper to chew news paper is very safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefseehus Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 i have heard that the colored ink like in the adds can be bad for them but i use it for the bottom of the cage and never had a problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tycos_mom Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 That used to be true but not anymore they use the same ink for colored or black and white now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
she Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 All ink has to be safe now. My grey loves to chew up paper, books, phonebooks, it keeps him out of trouble and he enjoys it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistyparrot Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Misty's preference is to shred any newspaper I am reading:lol: However he will go for rolled up newspapers that I hang for him once I have convinced him my newspaper is not for him! He has done this for years with no problems. One very important thing though, make sure there are no staples that could hurt if swallowed!:ohmy: Steve n Misty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Great idea for a cheap and easy toy, Pat. I'm going to try it!!!! Thanks for starting this thread, Cristen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myafricanqueen Posted June 14, 2009 Author Share Posted June 14, 2009 THANKS EVERYONE! and Yes a GreYt idea Pat! Im going to do that tomorrow, They are going to love that.:cheer: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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