Garnet
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I'm sure most of you have seen the toys and perches that are sold with the long strands of string hanging down on them. I've had some for years and like them, but the strings are dangerous. Most people referred to them as boings.
Years ago, my pineapple green cheek got some of the strands wrapped around her leg so tightly, it cut off the circulation. I have a wonderful avian vet and she was able to save her leg by putting her to sleep and teasing out all of the pieces of string. That toy was destroyed since there were so many strings on it.
I still buy some of the perches, swings and toys with the long strands, but I cut the strands very close so they cannot become a hazard.
A few weeks ago I purchased a new one for a new cage. I put it in the cage and forgot to cut the strands of string off the boing. Today, after being gone for most of the day, we came home to our little sun conure Petrie with his leg wrapped up in the string. He couldn't move and I felt so bad because I know better. We were able to get the strings off fortunately and cut the strings to about a 1/2 inch in length. He was so hungry and thirsty it broke my heart.
Just thought I would warn others if they do not realize those strings are dangerous.
Years ago, my pineapple green cheek got some of the strands wrapped around her leg so tightly, it cut off the circulation. I have a wonderful avian vet and she was able to save her leg by putting her to sleep and teasing out all of the pieces of string. That toy was destroyed since there were so many strings on it.
I still buy some of the perches, swings and toys with the long strands, but I cut the strands very close so they cannot become a hazard.
A few weeks ago I purchased a new one for a new cage. I put it in the cage and forgot to cut the strands of string off the boing. Today, after being gone for most of the day, we came home to our little sun conure Petrie with his leg wrapped up in the string. He couldn't move and I felt so bad because I know better. We were able to get the strings off fortunately and cut the strings to about a 1/2 inch in length. He was so hungry and thirsty it broke my heart.
Just thought I would warn others if they do not realize those strings are dangerous.
I wanted to make sure I was understanding your description of the boing. After our experience with a little, closed S-shaped fastener, I'm even more careful about toys. I'm thinking a birdie bagel tied to a single strand of raffia is the safest and may just be our next 'new' toy.
