Parrots NEED toys to keep them stimulated and entertained. They can be gymnasts, heavy chewers, snuggly or just playful. However there can be hidden dangers with toys. Here is a link to think about, which lists some of the possible dangers. www.chopperstoys.com/CatalogArticlesToySafety.html

• Make sure all loose threads are removed.
• make sure all metal parts are made of stainless steel only. Zinc is poisonous to birds and special care must be taken. Don't trust all bird toys either, as not all are made of stainless steel. Magnets won't stick to stainless steel but they will stick to zinc. www.chopperstoys.com/CatalogArticlesZincToxicity.html
• Wooden toys should be made of parrot safe woods. Here is a list of both safe and toxic woods. Please remember that pesticides are also poisonous so none of the woods should have been sprayed or should be thoroughly cleaned before use. (If possible, bake and/or boil the wood before use.) www.plannedparrothood.com/plants.html
• A great place for information about cages and toy safety www.birdsafe.com