New Rainbow Lorikeet

[Pajarita]

I don't give them any cardboard rolls, they are all made out of strips glued together and I've never been able to find out if this glue is non-toxic.

[Gabriel]

Do you know of the safest way to color wooden toys for my bird?

[Wolf]

I don't usually color my wooden constructs for my birds, but the safest are probably easter egg dyes or regular food coloring. I don't really know how safe they are for birds though.

[Gabriel]

No, that is not what I am saying. I am saying that I don't trust non organic fertilizers and so I don't use them in my garden. If I don't want to eat this, I don't want my birds to eat it either. It is much better to be safe than sorry.

So you are saying it is fine to use organic fertilizer or homemade compost?

[Wolf]

As long bird does not have direct access to the compost, then it is by far the safest form of fertilizer that can be used, in my opinion.

[Gabriel]

Sounds good. Thanks

[Gabriel]

I am thinking of buying a length of chain to use as a toy or toy part. There are several sizes on sale and I am thinking of buying a 3-foot length with 6 mm wide plastic wire and 3.5 cm x 2 cm. Do you recommend getting a smaller or larger size?

[Pajarita]

I don't like chains, they make me nervous, but the right size is one that is too big for their claws/toes to get stuck and too little for their beaks to go in.

[Gabriel]

Do you recommend using Vetafarm Nectar Pellets for my lorikeet to use as a treat food?

[Gabriel]

I honestly don't think they are suitable foods for lorikeets as they are too dry and may affect the digestive system, but I was wondering if anyone had used them before and if they were fine to feed to your bird occasionally.