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Stainless Steel Bird Toys Keep Your Bird Healthy And Happy

Toys contribute to your bird’s mental and physical growth. But before you run to the nearby store that sells pet bird supplies, identify first what kind of toys to choose for your birds. It is also crucial to know which toys are safe. Some bird toys can cause injuries or even death.

Possible Dangers There are three main factors that make a toy dangerous. One is toxicity or poisoning through chemical and toxic contents. The other is entanglement, your bird’s body parts could get stuck on the toy. And the third one is ingestion; parts of the toys could be chewed off and swallowed.

Prevention You should steer clear of toys that are suspected to contain toxins. Toxins can also be found on metal toys. Traces of lead or zinc are sometimes found on metal chains or links used as connectors. It is safer to buy stainless steel toys. They may be pricier, but stainless steel is proven as non-toxic. Other possible sources of toxin are glues, paints, and colored leather products. Choose the bird toys that are made of untreated wood and colored only with natural or vegetable dyes. To prevent entanglement, carefully choose the size of the toys you get for your pets. Make sure that they are not too big and not too small. Pick toys that are just right for their sizes and behaviors. Avoid filling the bird cage with toys that can be easily destroyed. A large parrot could easily swallow loose toy parts that are pretty small. If you have a shredding or preening bird, stay away from toys that can be really harmful when swallowed.

Always remember to supervise your pets closely when trying out new bird toys. That way, you may possibly determine if the toys designs, materials, sizes and shapes suit your pets well. If you see that the toys could pose a danger to them, remove them from the cage promptly.

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