Why are PVC and vinyl toys considered dangerous for birds?

Sue the bird . If you have a friend who does vinyl siding or someone with a matching section you can replace or lay over the damaged section .

You do not want to give your bird toys with any of the following toxins - zinc, lead, PVC, glue, certain adhesives, or any chemically treated materials.

Yes. Sisal rope is actually a very popular bird toy material. Here are some great examples of readymade sisal rope bird toys -

http://stores.ebay.com/Tweak-My-Beak/Large-Bird-Toys-/_i.html?_fsub=14787659

http://www.amazon.com/Large-Sisal-Rope-Boing-Bird/dp/B002ISQNLW

http://www.birdcages.com/bird-cage-accessories/bird-toys/braidedleatherstrandsandsisalrope.cfm

Yes. Most fabric toys can be dangerous. Loose threads can get caught up in your birds feet. Some other toys that can become dangerous for your bird include key rings, some rope toys (those that are not woven tightly), plastic chains and toys with small chains attached.

Interactive toys are very appealing to birds intellectual and emotional needs. Here are some more popular forms of interactive toys:

• Foraging toys - teaching birds how to forage for their food

• Comfort toys - something for your bird to snuggle up to/with

• Hiding toys - some birds enjoy hiding behind larger toys

Destroy toys are meant to replicate natural nest behavior and preparation. Some popular types of destroy toys for birds include paper, straws, braches with the bark left on and cork. Although most of these toys are inexpensive, they can be destroyed rather easily; causing birds to quickly lose interest.

There are three main safety concerns when it comes to selecting toys for your birds - toxicity, tangling and swallowing.

Well cats eat birdsso my guess its that they will not do too much damage, in any case themanufacturer of the toy would not add them to the toy if they were considereddangerous to the cat.

The Kabobs are great for parrots and they absolutely love it! It is not dangerous and usually made out of trees like cactus wood which parrots can't resist. So don't worry - let them chew!