Safe papers for foraging toys?
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Safe papers for foraging toys?
I want to make some foraging toys for my irn, just wanted to know if lunch wrapping paper would be okay? Or if anyone has any ideas on what paper is...
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Re: Safe papers for foraging toys?
We don't use the term "lunch wrapping paper" here but is it brown paper? If so, it should be okay. Generally non-bleached paper is good although I use non-glossy newspaper for my guys. Some people don't like to use this because of the ink but I started to use it when my vet recommended it. I also make a foraging toy using non-bleach coffee filters.
Ellie.
Ellie.
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Re: Safe papers for foraging toys?
Okay thanks for your help. If your birds have no trouble with newspaper I will use that too as its really easy to get (and most times free)
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Re: Safe papers for foraging toys?
Whereabouts in the world are you? I have been told that in Queensland (where I am from), they use vegetable dyes in newsprint.
I also use kitty litter made from recycled newsprint (not the type with crystals) - I mix it in with their pellets/seed.
Ellie.
I also use kitty litter made from recycled newsprint (not the type with crystals) - I mix it in with their pellets/seed.
Ellie.
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Re: Safe papers for foraging toys?
I live in New Zealand. The pellet thing is a really great idea, i've been putting cupcake trays in his food bowl too, I think he likes the crackle and the fact he can throw them around the cage lol.
OH and I have given him a baby rusk (the hard ones you buy from the supermarket) I'm guessing that rice is okay for them?
OH and I have given him a baby rusk (the hard ones you buy from the supermarket) I'm guessing that rice is okay for them?
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Re: Safe papers for foraging toys?
I give mine rice occasionally.