Can he have regular toys

[pacoparrot]

Most toys sold for parrots are colored. I read that eclectus can not have dyes. Is it okay to put some colored toys in his cage for him to play with? It is really hard to find natural toys around here. I mean he shouldn't be ingesting the dye on the toys...just touching it with his mouth right? Let me know what you think. I don't want to get him sick.

 

[pacoparrot]

Because I was always told that landofvos is a great website for eclectus information and they don't mention any toy limitations when they talk about toys. I did read in a few places that they can't have artificial dyes in their food but I feel like that's different than something that they aren't eating. It's just difficult trying to get him to amuse himself with toys and I can't really find anything except Popsicle sticks and sisal rope.

 

[Bokkapooh]

Have you ever considered buying online? Ton of toys and a huge variety, online.

And I dont think food dye on toys is harmful

 

[Birdiemarie]

I use toys that are colored with food coloring or dyed with child safe, non toxic paints.

 

[Kimberla]

Don't know if you have ever seen the puff balls that folks make with coffee filters? I use the unbleached natural filters and hide foot toys and treats wrapped in the coffee filter paper in the stack of filters. My guys love them. There are Youtube videos how to make them if you are interested.

 

[bicmeister]

my ekkie gets pretty much anything. i stick mostly with our vendors and have never had trouble with dyes. same can be said about reputable nonAA vendors. try experimenting with thinly sliced pine! most vendors carry that natural/dyed

 

[Sadieladie1994]

The food is ingested and digested which makes dye go into the tissue and blood stream. Toys are chewed and minimal if any color is ingested. Ekkie intestinal system is longer than most other parrots giving time to absorb more and that seems to be more the problem with dye in food...length of time to be absorbed.

 

[Milo]

I use a lot of toys from parroteelia, which are amazing. I get dyed toys for Rosco but Delta can do undyed things too. You should check out her custom toys, she'll make them exactly how you want them. I don't think I'll ever buy anything else for Rosco.