Are millet holders from China safe?

[ChrisWink]

I am trying to find large millet style clips for my U2's cage. The only ones that are metal are from China. Does anyone know if these are safe to have in the cage?

I did find some plastic ones from kings cages but Jasper would destroy it in minutes.

Here is the link for them

Metal Cage Clip Hook Cuttlefish Millet Fruits Holder For Bird Cockatiel Parrot | eBay

 

[MikeyTN]

I think they're all made from there now days....lol.....Birds go through millet spray quick anyways, just pull it off after your U2 is done if you have any concerns.

 

[YoYo]

A friend of mine uses those clips for cuttle fish and millet in his aviaries . The clips themselves are fine but rather the issue with them they are hard to attach to the cage or wire of the cage as the back of them is not wide enough. When my friend tried to use them he could not get them to attach to the wire and so had to modify them to attach to the wire correctly. Anyway feel free to buy one and give it a go. Tell us how they work. Good luck.

 

[plumsmum2005]

Have you tried tying it to the roof of the cage. Was going to suggest string but bit iffy with loose fibres. Or weave the millet through the bars or play/cargo net.

 

[ChrisWink]

Thanks for the replies! I actually want to use them to hold large leafy vegetables like kale ect. I was also thinking of trying those clips that you use to bind papers together. They are not expensive so I will order them and then give my review lol.
Thanks again

 

[SailBoat]

Interesting item. Appears to be three (3) metal stamped pieces and hand assembled. The price point makes it difficult for it to have been made from Stainless Steel. So, it is likely a coated mild steel product. Take a long and close look at it, especially the edges, targeting edges that could easily be picked-off by a strong beak.

Look forward to your review!

FYI: China has a wide manufacturing base that can make Space and Air Craft quality at one end and true junk at the other. The junk side that involves lots of hand assembly is moving to other Country's with even lower wages. In addition, China's manufacturing base is becoming ever more connected to supplying their own demand.

 

[Aquila]

I swear I've seen these in stores before but I can't remember where!

What about a millet tray like this one?
Smart Millet Tray

 

[plumsmum2005]

There are quite a few different options for Millet if you have a small bird. Unlikely that they would fair well with a U2.

Thought this interesting - welcome your thoughts Polly`s Cactus Snack Millet Log

 

[wrench13]

Everything is made in China. Just go to any mall, and try to find something that is NOT made in China. And if it was made in China, it was made the very cheapest, cost cutting, short-cut-est, change stuff while no one is looking way. Believe it. I am there 2-3X a year , deep into the manufacturing armpit of Guangdong.