Part use BLURB:
NOT ALL PARTS/ PRODUCTS CAN BE USED EQUALLY TO CREATE EITHER BIRD
&/OR CRITTER TO RABBIT TOYS…
This blurb is about: Plastic Beads
Seed beads, Pony beads (varying sizes) to Donut beads
Using the same part on a bird toy versus using it on a critter
to rabbit toy… Unfortunately not all parts are equally safe for usage in both. This
blurb is about the smaller Plastic Beads (Seed beads, Pony beads (varying
sizes) to Donut beads (a bit larger/fatter pony bead).
These varying sized beads for birds (using the appropriate bead
to beak size are for the most part safe… NOTE: There is ALWAYS the
exception…know your bird!!) There are birds that enjoy ‘popping’ beads, run
their tongue over or fidget them, move them around, etc… Just having fun with
beads!!
But these same sized beads could be a danger for critters to
rabbits on their toys. These beads are small enough to be swallowed like food
when removed from the toy by accident. This could especially happen if the
beads are used on a toy designed with food. GFBToys chooses to use wooden
beads, either natural, un-dyed or ones that have been colored with safe dyes
for safety. Plus wooden beads are good chewing for their teeth too.
Another possible danger with the small plastic beads is they
could get stuck on a tooth when the critter attempts to bite down…that would be
tough removal from a mouth in panic. Or the critter could even snap/brake a
tooth too.
GFBToys choice to use natural, un-dyed or safe dyed wooden beads
&/or wooden nickels/discs but will NOT include the use of painted beads.
Not all paint used on wooden beads are safe… Where was the painted wooden bead
made?? What was its intended use?? When was it made if you find it at a tag
sale (example…if its from the 70’s it could have lead or cadmium in the paint
for the color)?? Also being painted you are unable to see what species of wood
it is made from. Some woods that could be safe for birds might not be for
critters to rabbits & vice versa.
NOT all woods are safe for birds &/or critters to rabbits.
You need to know about the parts you are working with…do the research!!
There are several available lists on the web of SAFE woods for
birds & for critters to rabbits.
