Lining cage with newspaper

[LovelySydney]

I am wondering if you can line a cage with newspaper that has COLORED ink on it. I read that this could be toxic??:confused:

[skthurley]

I have, but I've read you shouldn't

[jodeg]

I use newspaper, the colored pages too, BUT I have the grate in both cages, so they can't get to it.

[LovelySydney]

Oh i see, so if there is a grate preventing them from EATING it, then it should be fine? There is a large space from the grate to the newspaper so I highly doubt Oliver would be able to get to it. Thanks everyone!!

[chapala]

I have read that the colored inks used in newsprint are non-toxic and safe, and I do use colored (mostly b & w though) newspaper in my cages.

[Sally]

I use pretty paper towels. I put them on top of the grate to keep it all super clean. Chipper never gets on the bottom.

[LovelySydney]

Oh paper towels - I never thought of that, what a great idea Sally, thanks!

[StephGee]

If you have a grate separating, I wouldn't worry in the least. It would be fine. That said, I also use paper towels.

[Heef]

OOH OOH!
I know this one! I usually only have questions, but I know the answer!
A friend of mine works for a newspaper printer. The industry standard is soy based ink! Non-toxic. It's ok if the birdsies chew up colored news print.

[EvertonsMama]

I was curious about this too and your responce made me laugh Heef thanks for the info!

[ParrotletsRock]

My bird never goes to the bottom of the cage anyhow and never chews the paper at least not yet...lol