Ephy
New member
- Jan 3, 2018
- 72
- 2
- Parrots
- A 4 year old House Sparrow named Kiwi and a 22 year old dove named Baby
Hey
Maybe a silly question, but is anyone ever concerned about ordering bird toys online and the possibility that the toy you receive could have been returned after being in the cage of a sick bird before it was returned?
What bird viruses or mites or whatever can live on bird toys and how do you know if your bird toy that arrives in "new plastic" hasnt been exposed to some other bird? Even briefly?
What is the chance that used toys could be a potential risk to our birds? If the toy cant be easily washed (ie: shredded paper inside a rattan ball) how do I clean it so it is safe before giving it to them?
Thoughts?
Maybe a silly question, but is anyone ever concerned about ordering bird toys online and the possibility that the toy you receive could have been returned after being in the cage of a sick bird before it was returned?
What bird viruses or mites or whatever can live on bird toys and how do you know if your bird toy that arrives in "new plastic" hasnt been exposed to some other bird? Even briefly?
What is the chance that used toys could be a potential risk to our birds? If the toy cant be easily washed (ie: shredded paper inside a rattan ball) how do I clean it so it is safe before giving it to them?
Thoughts?