can birds eat plastic?

[Rani]

Rani seems to love one of her rubber/plastic ball. It is pretty much dead right now as she has chewed up most of it. I am concerned if she is eating these small pieces.... Most of the pieces are on the floor so i feel she just likes to break it but i am getting worried

 

[andrea.faerie]

i'd say yes, they CAN eat plastic... but they probably shouldn't...

 

[antoinette]

I do not to give Mishka toys etc that are made if plastic.



Copied this clipping from a bird magazine



Plastic/Acrylic​

Plastic toys are great for smaller birds, but care must be taken with plastic given to larger birds. Marbella-type beads should be used provided they are the right size for the bird. Small plastic beads are easily snapped and can be ingested by large birds. Light weight plastic will be shattered into dangerous shards by big beaks. Other plastic toys to avoid with larger birds are toys meant for small birds such as budgies. This includes the weighted toys that rock back and forth when the bird pecks at them. These toys contain lead weights and la large bird can crack these toys open. Ingested lead is toxic to people and birds alike and can kill a bird.​