Which one??

[birdiemom]

I need to nail this down....Nickel is OK for our fids toys etc??
I know zinc is not.
Which one attracts magnets...nickel or zinc??
We all need to know this!
Thanks guys

[nar1122]

I think anything that is magnetic is not safe... :confused::confused:

[Mustang99]

http://www.birdsnways.com/wisdom/ww14eii.htm This may help...definitely stay away from zinc, do the magnet test to ensure toys are safe and also know the material of the cage...

http://www.birdsjustwannahavefun.com/info/safety_metal.htm
here's another site
Nick -- this would be something for the articles section you referenced earlier today.

[AndreaFahy]

I don't like nickel either though, it is known to cause major allergy problems in humans - perhaps is another reeason so many parrots pluck & mutilate??

Nickel allergy in humans:

http://dermnetnz.org/dermatitis/nickel-allergy.html

[BeakerLuvsBunsen]

I bought this toy recently:
http://www.mybirdstore.com/product.cgi?product=222078&group=221531

the listing description says stainless steel but my fridge magnet sticks to it

they also stick to the clamp hooks on most of the toys and
the cage bars--- They are getting a new cage soon--
http://www.mybirdstore.com/product.cgi?product=227931&group=227916

lots more room for toys!!

[Sally]

Nice cage and toy!!!