Hi everyone

 

I went on a raid to my nearest discount store looking for bits and pieces to make budgie toys from, and oh what treasures did I find! I just have one question for the members:

 

 

I found these in there, they look like they could be great for toys, but being a cheapo/mass produced $2 item, it doesn't list what kind of wood has been used. What do you guys think? Are they too dangerous because they've been treated with colour?

 

Of course I'm not going to risk it unless someone has found the exact same product and used it with no bad outcomes, so.... has anyone seen these or have any idea what they're made from?

 

Thank youuuuuu

 

Oh, and check out these sweet bead guys I found as well:

okay... beads/buttons are awesome!!! The other stuff looks cool too, but I'd want to know what they were made of first. Is there a website you could look up. I often buy things on 'My Parrot Shop' and they have things very similar to your first photo... but they make things for birds... the sticks are just rolled paper and the colouring is safe food die. The more I look at them, they appear exactly the same... but without knowing for sure, I personally wouldn't. Not worth the risk in my opinion. I'd be wary of the bells too, unless you can be sure of what they are made of.

The more I look at them, they appear exactly the same... but without knowing for sure, I personally wouldn't. Not worth the risk in my opinion.

 

Yeah that's the stance I'm taking. Was hoping for more responses as to whether anyone had seen them before

 

I'd be wary of the bells too, unless you can be sure of what they are made of.

 

Really? I had no idea that some bells were made of dodgy stuff. What about them can be dangerous?

The more I look at them, they appear exactly the same... but without knowing for sure, I personally wouldn't. Not worth the risk in my opinion.

 

Yeah that's the stance I'm taking. Was hoping for more responses as to whether anyone had seen them before

 

I'd be wary of the bells too, unless you can be sure of what they are made of.

 

Really? I had no idea that some bells were made of dodgy stuff. What about them can be dangerous?

 

 

Bells made from copper are no good for birds. But those ones dont appear to be copper. Also those bells in that pack have slits in them that birds toes can get caught in....once toes or foot is caught inside the gap a sharp edge can cut a toe off.....Investigate the bells a little closer.

I ended up buying some wooden blocks (coloured and plain), coloured paddlepop sticks and other stuff that's very similar to above, but from a brand that had a contact address listed on the back. I sent them an e-mail to ask what the wood & colouring was, so when I get a reply I'll let you guys know

Good move!

Hi guys :budgiedance: So as I said previously I ended up buying a lot of other stuff from a craft company with a contact e-mail:

 

 

Things like that ^^ also coloured versions and some paddlepop sticks!

 

Well I just got a reply:

 

 

Hi ####,

 

Apologies for the delay the my reply, as it has been Chinese New Year our supplier has been out of office.

I hope the information helps with your craft making:

 

9338195399247 / 235210 (Craftworks Coloured Wooden Craft Sticks 150pc)

9338195393654 / 237410 (Craftworks Natural Wooden Craft Set 75pcs- 20 blocks, 55 sticks)

9338195393661 / 237411 (Craftworks Coloured Wooden Craft Set 70pcs- 20 blocks, 50 sticks)

 

The wood is birch and the dye is food colour.

 

 

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The wood is birch and the dye is food colour.

 

 

sounds okay doesnt it ? :budgiedance:

Edited February 23, 201015 yr by KAZ

The wood is birch and the dye is food colour.

sounds okay doesnt it ? :budgiedance:

 

Sure does! That's why I posted a picture of what I bought... if anyone sees those things in a cheapo shop they are SAFE ^__________^

 

P.S. Just e-mailed the general manager of the building where I live to get special permission to have a budgie, EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE SO NERVOUS !

P.S. Just e-mailed the general manager of the building where I live to get special permission to have a budgie, EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE SO NERVOUS !

 

 

all fingers crossed here

 

 

:budgiedance: :bliss:

P.S. Just e-mailed the general manager of the building where I live to get special permission to have a budgie, EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE SO NERVOUS !

 

 

all fingers crossed here

 

 

:budgiedance: :bliss:

 

THEY SAID YES !!!!

:budgiedance: Excellent :bliss:

YAY

i went out today and saw those exact things at golo so i bought some popsicle sticks and the blocks and stick things you got in plain and coloured.