Would These Be Safe?

For questions about finch enclosures (cages & aviaries).
Post Reply
User avatar
Stygimoloch
Pip
Pip
Posts: 21
Joined: Sun Jun 09, 2013 2:17 pm
Location: Cheshire, UK

Would These Be Safe?

Post by Stygimoloch » Wed Jun 12, 2013 8:04 am

I have a few different sizes of these laying around from when my snakes were smaller;
http://www.exo-terra.com/en/products/jungle_vines.php

I'm thinking they'd make interesting perches - I cant seem to find out exactly what they are made of, but since they are safe to use in water and with other animals, I'm assuming they aren't toxic.

What do you guys think?

User avatar
Bhatta
Flirty Bird
Flirty Bird
Posts: 234
Joined: Sat Apr 20, 2013 10:13 am
Location: Kolkata, India
Contact:

Re: Would These Be Safe?

Post by Bhatta » Wed Jun 12, 2013 8:58 am

EXOTERRA is a renowned company. You can rely on them.
Bhatta
____________________________________
Hobbyist finch breeder, especially Gouldians

User avatar
nelloyello11
Weaning
Weaning
Posts: 1901
Joined: Sun Feb 13, 2011 11:50 pm
Location: Buffalo, NY

Re: Would These Be Safe?

Post by nelloyello11 » Wed Jun 12, 2013 9:03 am

I've looked at these before too. I believe, though I'm not certain, that someone on this forum has used these for birds. I don't see why they wouldn't be safe...
Nelissa
Image
1 NG (Peter), 2 SF/FF (Astrid & Nina) and 2 BC (Desmond & Penelope) Zebra finches
2 Owl Finches (Hedwig & Fawkes)
Painted turtle (Keeker)

debbie276
Bird Brain
Bird Brain
Posts: 14789
Joined: Fri Aug 28, 2009 7:30 am
Location: WV

Re: Would These Be Safe?

Post by debbie276 » Wed Jun 12, 2013 9:51 am

That should work perfectly and add a nice variety for the birds to perch on. :D
Debbie
long time breeder of lady gouldians:
Green
SF Pastel (SF Yellow)
Pastel (Yellow)
Blue
SF Pastel Blue (SF Yellow Blue)
Pastel Blue (Yellow Blue)

GREAT articles on avian lighting:
https://mickaboo.org/confluence/downloa ... ummary.pdf
http://www.naturallighting.com/cart/sto ... sc_page=56

ranchnanny
Weaning
Weaning
Posts: 1560
Joined: Sun Apr 03, 2011 12:47 pm
Location: Terrebonne, Oregon

Re: Would These Be Safe?

Post by ranchnanny » Wed Jun 12, 2013 10:25 am

I bought some last week and separated them and they are great. My canaries don't seem to mind them.....
Sherry

Canary
4 Parakeets
3 Schnauzers Archie Joey Tucker

Nerien

Re: Would These Be Safe?

Post by Nerien » Wed Jun 12, 2013 10:37 am

Can you call or email the company and find out if they are completely safe for small birds? They may not want to tell you what they are made of (trade secrets), but they should know if there is any potential harm.

User avatar
finchmix22
Mod Extraordinaire
Mod Extraordinaire
Posts: 6258
Joined: Fri Dec 10, 2010 3:25 pm
Location: DFW TX

Re: Would These Be Safe?

Post by finchmix22 » Wed Jun 12, 2013 3:26 pm

The only thought I had is if finches could chew on them and pull off pieces? If not, they're probably fine.
DEBORAH

Image

User avatar
Musetta
2 Eggs Laid
2 Eggs Laid
Posts: 705
Joined: Fri Apr 26, 2013 6:21 pm
Location: Maryland

Re: Would These Be Safe?

Post by Musetta » Wed Jun 12, 2013 4:44 pm

Good idea, I think! Now I feel like I simply must acquire a jungle vine! I used to have several of them when I kept hermit crabs...and I have been looking for something other than a dowel rod that will stretch the length or width of the cage.
Rachel

Proud Keeper of...
four gouldians, Cactus, Cucumber, Clementine and Currant
two orange-cheeked waxbills, Carrot and Cattail
two red-cheeked cordon bleus, Crimson and Cobalt
one crested canary, Capuchin

Image

User avatar
cindy
Bird Brain
Bird Brain
Posts: 18754
Joined: Wed Jul 22, 2009 8:33 pm
Location: west central Florida

Re: Would These Be Safe?

Post by cindy » Wed Jun 12, 2013 5:14 pm

They are a bit soft, we used them for our Crested Geckos when we bred them, just watch that your birds do not get nails caught in them...trimming the nails can prevent this. Just checked the section we have stored, it is a bendable wire with a thin soft foam like cover to it.

They are washable to.

Zebra, Gouldians, Java, CBM Shaft tail & Grasskeets


~ My Facebook groups ~

*Finchaholics ~ finches, hookbills, softbills & canaries are welcome here!
discussions regarding species, housing, breeding, preventatives, treatments

*Birdaholics ~ Avian Classified Ads Only

User avatar
Stygimoloch
Pip
Pip
Posts: 21
Joined: Sun Jun 09, 2013 2:17 pm
Location: Cheshire, UK

Re: Would These Be Safe?

Post by Stygimoloch » Wed Jun 12, 2013 5:37 pm

Brilliant, thank you all :)

User avatar
Anneka
Callow Courter
Callow Courter
Posts: 195
Joined: Thu May 24, 2007 3:26 am
Location: USA

Re: Would These Be Safe?

Post by Anneka » Wed Jun 12, 2013 10:10 pm

I have those in my finches' cage and even had them in budgies' cage.
They do add a nice variety to their cages.

Post Reply