Are coop cups unsafe?

[betaseal]

I've been looking for stainless steel food cups for a while to replace the plastic ones that came with Butter's cage. Petco had them on clearance for a dollar each so I decided to grab a couple of them. When I unscrewed the wingnut I noticed it was covered in oil. Like that black stuff people use to lubricate screws. I was kinda shocked that someone would actually put that on a product made for animals. And also I tried washing it off but it wouldn't come off and ended up irritating my skin. So the question is: are they unsafe?

 

[Birdman666]

I wouldn't risk using it until the oil was off of it.

I'd soak it overnight with a ton of dishwashing liquid in it...

Then put it through the dishwasher again for good measure.

Any kind of machine oil would be potentially toxic if ingested!!!

 

[Doublete]

Interesting I use the crocks as extra water etc and have never found oil on mine.

 

[SoCalWendy]

I've been looking for stainless steel food cups for a while to replace the plastic ones that came with Butter's cage. Petco had them on clearance for a dollar each so I decided to grab a couple of them. When I unscrewed the wingnut I noticed it was covered in oil. Like that black stuff people use to lubricate screws. I was kinda shocked that someone would actually put that on a product made for animals. And also I tried washing it off but it wouldn't come off and ended up irritating my skin. So the question is: are they unsafe?

Eww that's gross... I have two from the same place (wish I paid a dollar). I did not encounter that with mine. I would soak them in some hot soapy water over night and see what happens. I know there natural degreasers out there too.

I really like mine I have one in kiwi travel cage and I use the other for her food dish in her main cage.

 

[SilverSage]

I'm a huge fan of stainless steel but I love bird safe ceramic dishes even more, and I put them on the bottom of the cage, obviously not where they can get pooped in.

 

[Kiwibird]

The oil should be easy enough to wash off, but I'm not terribly fond of their design. Theres nothing to stop a naughty bird from pulling out the dish and flinging it to the floor. Especially since it's lightweight stainless.

 

[Ann333]

I'm a huge fan of stainless steel but I love bird safe ceramic dishes even more, and I put them on the bottom of the cage, obviously not where they can get pooped in.

This is what I do in pumpkins second cage. The heavy ceramic is easier to clean and take in and out. I also like that it comes in all colors. His main cage has lips over the bowls so they can't be pulled out by a mischievous birdy.

 

[SoCalWendy]

The oil should be easy enough to wash off, but I'm not terribly fond of their design. Theres nothing to stop a naughty bird from pulling out the dish and flinging it to the floor. Especially since it's lightweight stainless.

Very true, I used to use them in Rio's travel cage (the small ones) every once in a while one would go flying But they are perfect for a parrotlet. She doesn't fling her dishes ever.

 

[CrazyAnimalLady]

My greys toss them ALL the time. But my teils and lovie are fine with them.