bird safe dye?

[Sulphiria]

I've read you can use vegetable dye but it doesn't seem readily available. My boyfriend and i make perches and toys from wooden dowels from the hardware store but i would prefer some color. What's the best thing to color them with?

 

[roxynoodle]

spiritbird recommended Kool Aid, which was a great idea! Just don't mix the sugar into it. It worked well for me.

 

[Sulphiria]

Ive heard that but was afraid the flavor would make them want to eat it.

 

[roxynoodle]

Well, they do use the toys for chewing. I don't think they will eat it; mine haven't, just chewing.

 

[triordan]

I didnt have luck with kool-aid, I even tried 2 packets in the mix... I LOVE Wilton's icing coloring, the only place I can find it locally is AC Moore- just make sure you wear gloves!

 

[TortoiseLady17]

I didnt have luck with kool-aid, I even tried 2 packets in the mix... I LOVE Wilton's icing coloring, the only place I can find it locally is AC Moore- just make sure you wear gloves!

You should be able to find Wilton coloring at Michael's, JoAnn, and sometimes WalMart. You have to look in the cake decorating section.

 

[Rio Mom]

I've used the kool aid to color. I mix one or two packs into a small container or water an comes outd leave the parts for a day to a day 1/2, then put on a cookie cooling rack til dry (with paper under to catch any drips) comes out pretty pastel colors. I've looked at the icing coloring because I read it makes nice bright colors, but the pricetag scared me away lol.