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I've
already explained my metal neurosis. I am the Adrian
Monk of bird toys. Let me elaborate, so as not to offend
every toy manufacturer in these United States and beyond.
Many commercial toys are safe. There
is nothing wrong with nickel plated metal, as long as
it is monitored. Most toys will be destroyed and thrown
away long before the plated metal chips off, exposing
the toxic metal beneath.
Just call me a lazy, bleeding heart tree hugger. I like
things that can be recycled and I'm way too lazy to check
the metal parts on toys for the dozens of parent birds,
pet birds and baby birds who populate Chez Feffie. I
prefer toys that can be disinfected in the dishwasher, reassembled
and used for eons--or forever, whichever comes first.
Hence the metal-less nature of some of the toys on the following
pages and the modifications we have made to others.
If you are as neurotic and/or lazy as I am, this tip might
come in handy. I asked my avian vet how to tell
if a piece of metal would be eternally bird safe. He
suggested the magnet test. If a magnet sticks to it,
don't use it. It a magnet doesn't stick to it,
you're in business.
For price comparison purposes, I have averaged local pet store and
online prices. In some cases our prices will be considerably
lower because we pass on the savings, when our
local pet supply distributor puts a toy on sale.
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