Buying the type of rope that comes with bird toys?

[HotSauce]

You know the kind of white rope that is usually about an inch thick? Often comes in bird playsets. I would like to buy a few feet of this rope as my birds love it but they tear it apart pretty quickly.

 

[Spearmint]

I would highly advise against this. This is cotton, which can be unsafe. It can snag their nails, or if they swallow it can cause impactions. If your birds like that texture, try crinkle paper, corn paper, or raffia

 

[Zara]

I buy sea grass plaits for my birds to destroy which they enjoy, they are thick like the rope,

I also get a banana leaf one that looks similar but the texture is more similar to raffia.

 

[OrangIsld]

I personally use jute or sisal rope - seagrass is also an option. Dont use cotton, that causes impaction

 

[MommyBird]

There used to be a product called "Superior Rope" that I can't find much about. It is a short fiber cotton.
used to be sold here https://www.amazon.com/Superior-Cotton-Rope-Inch-Bulk/dp/B006PUVCPQ
still probably sold here, but small diameter Superior Cotton Rope, 1/4
anyone have other sources?
anyway my vet is not too worried about impaction caused by natural fibers like cotton, it is polyester that is the big problem.
I'm going to post a thread that links her articles.

 

[HotSauce]

Thank you all! I had no idea cotton rope could be harmful. These are good ideas and products I have seen for sale.

 

[MommyBird]

Just to close the loop, articles by my vet includes thoughts on cotton rope
vet articles on avocado, zinc, grit, fleece/polyester happy huts

 

[calibird]

There used to be a product called "Superior Rope" that I can't find much about. It is a short fiber cotton.
used to be sold here https://www.amazon.com/Superior-Cotton-Rope-Inch-Bulk/dp/B006PUVCPQ.
still probably sold here, but small diameter Superior Cotton Rope, 1/4
anyone have other sources?
anyway my vet is not too worried about impaction caused by natural fibers like cotton, it is polyester that is the big problem.
I'm going to post a thread that links her articles.

The lady that had this manufactured and also sold this specific cotton rope has passed away.

 

[MommyBird]

The lady that had this manufactured and also sold this specific cotton rope has passed away.

Thanks! I was hoping someone would know more.

 

[calibird]

There used to be a product called "Superior Rope" that I can't find much about. It is a short fiber cotton.
used to be sold here https://www.amazon.com/Superior-Cotton-Rope-Inch-Bulk/dp/B006PUVCPQ
still probably sold here, but small diameter Superior Cotton Rope, 1/4
anyone have other sources?
anyway my vet is not too worried about impaction caused by natural fibers like cotton, it is polyester that is the big problem.
I'm going to post a thread that links her articles.

I am happy to say that I have found a new supplier for short fiber all natural cotton rope. You can find the rope using the following link:

Super Cotton Rope, 1/4"

cabirdnerds.com

 

[Jan]

Way, way back in the beginning like in 2002, there use to be a place called Odyssey Productions, they sold wholesale to bird toy makers and they were the original supplier of the "Supreme Cotton Rope" as well as the original "Paulie Rope". Then they closed up and sold it to someone else. Not sure if it was sold off to Berger's Baby Birds but it was renamed "Superior Cotton Rope" as well as the Paulie Rope was renamed. Both these ropes were considered to be the safer bird ropes.

Ann - do you remember Odyssey Productions? I think they were in Texas.

A lot of bird toy makers have got away from using cotton ropes because it is kind of true that cotton ropes can cause problems to birds especially the stringy type cotton ropes.

 

[calibird]

Way, way back in the beginning like in 2002, there use to be a place called Odyssey Productions, they sold wholesale to bird toy makers and they were the original supplier of the "Supreme Cotton Rope" as well as the original "Paulie Rope". Then they closed up and sold it to someone else. Not sure if it was sold off to Berger's Baby Birds but it was renamed "Superior Cotton Rope" as well as the Paulie Rope was renamed. Both these ropes were considered to be the safer bird ropes.

Ann - do you remember Odyssey Productions? I think they were in Texas.

A lot of bird toy makers have got away from using cotton ropes because it is kind of true that cotton ropes can cause problems to birds especially the stringy type cotton ropes.

I remember Nalani Bird Toys selling the cotton and paulie rope. I dont remeber Odyssey as this was before my time owning California Bird Nerds. Bergers Baby Birds introduced their own deisgn on it and added some other colors.
The cotton rope that I carry the fibers pull apart. This is considered the best option for toy makers that prefer to use cotton rope.

 

[Toy]

I remember many bird toy/supply companies that are now gone. I remember when Odyssey came out with Paulie Rope. I bought 3 spools. Nalani, Odyssey, Berger's Baby Birds, Dr. Fosters & Smith, The Parrot Tower, JB Pet, Discount Bird Supply, etc. Plus many more companies are no more. I used to get several catalogs a month from many companies. Dr. Fosters & Smith bought out at least 3 companies & then Pet Co bought our Dr. Fosters & Smith. Nalani moved to Florida & not long after closed. Same with bird cage companies. California Cage & CA cage, Swelland's Aviaries, etc. It's sad we've lost so many good bird toy/supply companies.

 

[Jan]

LOL Toy - Yah I too remember all those places. I use to buy aviary supplies and such from California Cage Works and Swelland's. Do you remember UPCO? There was a place going somewhere down as you go towards San Diego and I can not recall the name of the place, they were more on wire mesh, cage rings, j-clips, crocks and such. We bought from them in the 1980-90's.

Nalani's was based in Florida. I know back in the day, they would have purchased the Supreme Rope from Odyssey to sell.

I agree so, so many businesses have gone out of biz.

 

[Madday1234]

I found a rope perch that is made from very safe material, I use it in my cockatiels cage.

 

[expressmailtome]

I remember Nalani Bird Toys selling the cotton and paulie rope. I dont remeber Odyssey as this was before my time owning California Bird Nerds. Bergers Baby Birds introduced their own deisgn on it and added some other colors.
The cotton rope that I carry the fibers pull apart. This is considered the best option for toy makers that prefer to use cotton rope.

Nalani toys is where I used to buy the rope from.

 

[Toy]

LOL Toy - Yah I too remember all those places. I use to buy aviary supplies and such from California Cage Works and Swelland's. Do you remember UPCO? There was a place going somewhere down as you go towards San Diego and I can not recall the name of the place, they were more on wire mesh, cage rings, j-clips, crocks and such. We bought from them in the 1980-90's.

Nalani's was based in Florida. I know back in the day, they would have purchased the Supreme Rope from Odyssey to sell.

I agree so, so many businesses have gone out of biz.

I used to buy some of my dog grooming supplies from UPCO. They are still in business.

 

[PetFoster]

Can I put in a personal (unpaid! I promise!) plug for CA Bird Nerds? I get almost ALL of my toy making supplies from this great company (who also posted on this thread). I like to use only natural items for my own birds, and for what I order, they have the best prices overall. My preference is working with their paper rope, but there are a number of different items you could use instead of the cotton rope. Sisal, sea grass, leather and paper are all great choices, and I have had different birds of varying species have fun picking apart all of them! (Haven't tried the coconut rope yet, but they have that as well!)

 

[calibird]

Can I put in a personal (unpaid! I promise!) plug for CA Bird Nerds? I get almost ALL of my toy making supplies from this great company (who also posted on this thread). I like to use only natural items for my own birds, and for what I order, they have the best prices overall. My preference is working with their paper rope, but there are a number of different items you could use instead of the cotton rope. Sisal, sea grass, leather and paper are all great choices, and I have had different birds of varying species have fun picking apart all of them! (Haven't tried the coconut rope yet, but they have that as well!)

Thank you so much