Albie has started to chew his sleep boingy.

[Stitchthestitch]

He won't settle or sleep on anything else and He's only started it recently so we need to buy a replacement.

Is sisal rope a safer alternative?

 

[Niteldy]

He won't settle or sleep on anything else and He's only started it recently so we need to buy a replacement.

Is sisal rope a safer alternative?

He won't settle or sleep on anything else and He's only started it recently so we need to buy a replacement.

Is sisal rope a safer alternative?

Im very sorry but I dont know what your talking about. Whats a boingy?? (I need to be educated!)

 

[Stitchthestitch]

Im very sorry but I dont know what your talking about. Whats a boingy?? (I need to be educated!)

It's basically a coiled rope around metal that's shaped as a spring but can be manipulated into other shapes of needed , natural materials including some kinds of rope are safe if chewed, but cotton causes a risk of crop impaction. He only started chewing it yesterday or the day before so it needs replacing ASAP.

 

[Stitchthestitch]

Parrot Boing - Cotton Spiral Bouncing Perch - Large

A great way for your pet Parrot to have fun and exercise. Nearly eight feet of safe, cotton rope in a bouncy, spring shaped design. Whilst being fun for your Parrot to play on, the Parrot Boing - Cotton Spiral Bouncing Perch - Large has an uneven shaped surface to ensure your bird`s feet are...

www.northernparrots.com

Basically this

 

[Niteldy]

It's basically a coiled rope around metal that's shaped as a spring but can be manipulated into other shapes of needed , natural materials including some kinds of rope are safe if chewed, but cotton causes a risk of crop impaction. He only started chewing it yesterday or the day before so it needs replacing ASAP.

Thank you! I had no idea they were called that. I would change it for a sisal rope if I were you but he may be pretty upset the first day or so. Soooo I would maybe get him a new toy as well or a special treat. Just a thought. Good Luck !

 

[Zoruace]

a common solution..
rapping it in vet tape and replacing the tape every 2-7 days

 

[StormyPica]

a common solution..
rapping it in vet tape and replacing the tape every 2-7 days

tiki not everyone wants to replace vet tape every 2-7 days

 

[LaManuka]

I agree with @Niteldy, Stitch, those rope fibres can cause all sorts of nasty health issues like gastro-intestinal tract blockages when they ingest those fibres. They can also get their claws caught in the loose fibres, many years ago I had a budgie who caught a toenail in loose fibres of a rope perch and he would have done some serious damage to himself had I not been there to get him out of it! I have always used sisal ones ever since. I would definitely be opting for the sisal version, they are just so much safer

 

[Stitchthestitch]

a common solution..
rapping it in vet tape and replacing the tape every 2-7 days

Knowing my luck with albie, it would need replacing daily once he decidea its chewable nothing will deter him.

My poor coffee table is testiment to that! Even with blankets thrown over it!

Do you recall the video of him trying to get in my thermos mug? He had a tantrum afterward and discovers he could chew the table!

 

[Stitchthestitch]

I agree with @Niteldy, Stitch, those rope fibres can cause all sorts of nasty health issues like gastro-intestinal tract blockages when they ingest those fibres. They can also get their claws caught in the loose fibres, many years ago I had a budgie who caught a toenail in loose fibres of a rope perch and he would have done some serious damage to himself had I not been there to get him out of it! I have always used sisal ones ever since. I would definitely be opting for the sisal version, they are just so much safer

Perfect, I've 2 sisal rope perches In my amazon cart.

He hasn't done anything other than sleep on it for almost 2 years and as soon as I saw 1 chewed thread I came here to check sisal was ok before buying.

 

[wrench13]

Sisal is a much better idea. Still need to keep an eye on it though.

 

[hiriki]

If you haven't already found a sisal alternative, I just recently found this and bought it immediately for my lovebird who had a cotton one in her cage. https://planetpleasures.com/boing/

Edit: I see now you already bought replacements still, not sure if you found a sisal boing, so maybe this will be helpful!