Chain from dog collar safe?

[masondoggy]

Hello, I've been reading here for a long time and finally got around to registering.

I was wondering if it's safe to use chain from dog collars to make toys. I have a few lying around the house that I don't use. I could swear I read somewhere that it's safe but can't find anything about it after searching.

Thanks!

 

[JerseyWendy]

Chains have earned themselves a rather bad rep lately, as we've had a number of accidents caused by chains.

As for using a dog chain, I would ONLY consider it if it's made of SS.

 

[crimson]

Definitely not safe, one of my cockatiels got his beak caught in a link from a chain and broke it in 3 places.

what I do now is put blocks over the chains, or vet wrap them.
no more visible chains in any of my cages any longer.

 

[MomtoPercy]

Yup! What the ladies said : must be SS and even then, it must be covered. I don't have any chains in my cage either.

 

[hacatta]

Never knew they could be that dangerous,guess i'm ordering some vet wrap then.
Is vet wrap safe then to use for the chains?
Is their a brand i need to take heed of?
since i'm in the netherlands and do not know if the vet wrap is any different.
I did found some of the brand Petflex ,is that any good?

 

[MikeyTN]

The only way I have chains in my bird cage is if they have toys hung on them blocking the chains. I had an issue with my macaw not long ago getting himself caught in the chain and he freaked out.

 

[masondoggy]

Thanks.