Rafia

[Vogel]

Hi! I just went to the dollar store to get some items to make toys for my fids. I was wondering if rafia is safe?

[iggysbirds]

Yes raffia is safe as long as you get a kind that is all natural. Some have been treated or sprayed with some substance. If in doubt try to contact the manufacturer. Also a hint when using it in toys, keep the pieces shorter. Some don't seem to break as easily and depending on the size of your bird they could get a nail or toe caught in it. Otherwise it works great. Our birds love shredding it in foraging toys.

Stephanie
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[Vogel]

Originally Posted by iggysbirds

Yes raffia is safe as long as you get a kind that is all natural. Some have been treated or sprayed with some substance. If in doubt try to contact the manufacturer. Also a hint when using it in toys, keep the pieces shorter. Some don't seem to break as easily and depending on the size of your bird they could get a nail or toe caught in it. Otherwise it works great. Our birds love shredding it in foraging toys.

Stephanie
Zen Cart!, The Art of E-commerce

Thanks! I will keep that in mind!