Part suppliers in Australia?

[julesk]

Hi all,

Anyone know of any bird toy part suppliers in Australia? I know of myparrotshop.com and they are good, but I was thinking of checking some other stores for different DIY parts :)

Thank you!

[julesk]

Also, anyone know any retail stores where I could get untreated coton, jute or sisal rope? I want to make a climbing net, and will need a lot. I don't want to pay what the online bird stores in Oz charge for the stuff.

Was thinking of trying BCF. I just don't trust the staff to be able to tell me if it's treated. Hence the asking if anyone has found any untreated bird safe rope :)

Thanks!

[Rahni]

sisal twine can be purchased from Bunnings and other hardware stores. You may be able to get jute and cotton as well, I'm pretty sure I got some untreated cotton cord fairly easily, just can't remember where....
And as for any other toy parts, well good luck cuz I haven't found any! Nothing that isn't obscenely overpriced anyway! Best off making your own. I make my own toys. I saw a little jingly thing with beads and a bell for $17, and I made about 4 of the same for that price! Such a rip off.

[Abby]

I use a few online places. Prices are ok in my mind but the stuff is safe so I've given up and just go along now.

First up Parrot Rescue Centre. Profits from sales all go towards assisting run this much needed place.
Parrot Rescue Centre

My Parrot Shop is a little pricey but these guys know their stuff when it comes to supply safe and interesting toys. Caroline one of the owners has a series of articles going in the Parrot Society magazine on toys and safety atm. I know you've mentioned MPS but thought I'd put this stuff up for other Aussies looking too.
My Parrot Shop - Parrot Toys and Parrot Supplies in Australia

There's also an Ebay shop, can't remember the name off the top of my head but will look it up sometime today. I wasn't happy with the leather thread that I got from her, just didn't seem up to quality with PRC and MPS.

[julesk]

Thanks guys :)

I've now bought from both MPS and PRC. Both very fasy postage :D I can't believe how much I spend on that bird... lol About 70 dollars last week. Hopefully it'll last a while though :D

I went to bunnings, but it appears all their ropes are treated, which makes sense, as it's used for hardware purposes mostly. I did email one of the companies last week, asking if they treated their products, but no one ever replied, so I just bought some cotten rope for PRC :)

Bunnings however did have stainless steel screws! Yay! Am making a playgym.