Suggestions?

[SquawksNibbles]

For a while I've been wanting to make my birds a simple foraging mat out of a grass mat. I saw this idea on a website a while ago and I honestly fell in love with the idea! With Budgies being ground foragers, I'm sure my two boys would love a toy like this.

So the idea is simple. Take a grass mat, attach it to a safe plastic tray, sprinkle seed and treats on it, getting the treats stuck in between the fake pieces of grass, give it to the birdies, and ta-da! Happy birds!

However, my dad and I have tried so many times to look for a grass mat, and we can't find any. So now I think we're going to have to order one. But I want to be super careful when choosing one, I want it to be safe. So does anyone know of any grass mats they've used for a similar toy that is safe?

 

[TikiMyn]

I have several grass mats and they are different Brands too. My birds don’t chew them, do you think yours would? If not, I think they Will all be fine This is a picture of my current ones on top of my closet:


Edit: I didn’t put them in my room right away, I remember they had a little bit of a ‘plastic’ smell to them. When I put them in my room they didn’t anymore, so you might have to wash them a few times to get that smell of.

 

[SquawksNibbles]

I have several grass mats and they are different Brands too. My birds don’t chew them, do you think yours would? If not, I think they Will all be fine This is a picture of my current ones on top of my closet:
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Edit: I didn’t put them in my room right away, I remember they had a little bit of a ‘plastic’ smell to them. When I put them in my room they didn’t anymore, so you might have to wash them a few times to get that smell of.

My birds are not big chewers so I don't think it'd be a problem. Thanks for the reply and warning on the plastic smell.

 

[TikiMyn]

My birds are not big chewers so I don't think it'd be a problem. Thanks for the reply and warning on the plastic smell.

Your welcome! Henkie and Fëanor really love it, I think Nico and Skittles Will too

 

[finchly]

@taxidermynerd has a grass mat, I believe.

 

[taxidermynerd]

@taxidermynerd has a grass mat, I believe.

Nope It sounds like a really good idea though!

 

[finchly]

Nope It sounds like a really good idea though!

Oh phooey I thought you’d know where to get it!

 

[Mizzely]

I have one too that I use for Bobber! I got mine here: https://www.windycityparrot.com/all...-tinkle-turf-for-dogs-small-piece-p-3598.html

I just put it on a perch or top of the cage though.