More bird rescue toy questions

[Sweet Louise]

Still making toys for a local rescue...but the Macaws just snipped the leather like it was paper. Rescue owner gave me a big bag of chain. It needs to be cut to size and I have no idea of what tool to use. Suggestions would be appreciated. I would also appreciate suggestions on what to put on the bottom to keep the wood from sliding off. I tried some stainless steel rings, but they were hard to separate and impossible to close neatly-it left a sharp edge.

I also was able to score several pounds of bulk pine, and it dyed up nicely (thank you for the suggestion on how to safely dye wood for birds). I am looking for bulk balsa, any suggestions? I want to help the birds stay entertained/enriched, but all the balsa I have found so far has been very expensive.

Thank you

 

[Toy]

For metal chain you need bolt cutters. I use quick links tightened with pliers on the bottom of the chain. Unless you can weld the SS rings on the chain there's not too many options.

 

[Jan]

How heavy is the chain? Like I can cut 2mm chain with my one cutters but 3mm and 4mm I use my Ryobi Bolt Cutter, its battery operated, it is a wonderful tool to have. So yah chain is about the only thing that is more worthy for Macaw force.

 

[MR. Mango]

You could try using plastic wiffle balls to put on the bottom of the chains

 

[Sweet Louise]

Bolt cutters worked great!
Thank you