Views on Toy Safety

We offer the highest quality, sturdily made toys, created with the safest materials available. Our toys are manufactured in a smoke-free environment.

Grey Feather Toys are 100% zinc and lead-free! They’re constructed with stainless steel, dye-free wood, 100% natural cotton rope, and vegetable-tanned leather, etc. Toy parts are sized appropriately for the individual toy.

At Grey Feather Toys, we “JUST SAY NO!” -- NO Zinc, NO Lead, NO Harmful Chemicals, NO Glues, NO Adhesives, NO Lacquers and NO Paints... NO EXCEPTIONS.

Any products and/or items we feel are unsafe will not be offered for sale in our online store.

All product prototypes are rigorously checked and tested by our own flock for safety and stimulation factors.

Due to our commitment to bird safety, we strive to obtain supplies from vendors who do not have birds. It is our top priority to ensure the safety of all birds, so Grey Feather Toys does not accept returns. We take pride in the fact all toys are newly hatched.

Store merchandise is carefully wrapped and placed in new packaging to prevent contamination and damage from inclement weather conditions en route to your home.

Store products are not exposed to bird marts or birds shows with birds on the grounds. This prevents the risk of contamination of incurable diseases.

Always practice safe toy habits:

• Toys should always be checked daily.
• We always recommend supervision when birds are playing with their toys.
• Birds are inquisitive by nature and love to undo quick links. Please ensure quick links are fastened securely (For the Houdini of birds, please fasten quick links with a set of pliers.) Clip back any rope fraying.
• Always exercise caution when introducing any new products to your feathered companion.
• It is a good practice to sit with your pet bird when introducing a new toy. It’s quality time that is well spent!
• If they are fearful or unsure of new toys, introduce the new item in gradual stages. Please see our Toy Introduction Article for helpful tips.
• Rotate your bird's toys every other week. Keep a wide variety of toys on hand to interchange. This provides variety in your bird’s environment and aids in helping your bird to readily accept change. Monitor your bird with any new toy; ensure they are chewing and not ingesting the toy parts! A parrot's job is to chew and destroy, it is instinctive for them. Destroyed toys should be removed immediately from the cage/play area. A safe bird is a happy bird! Remember, a demolished toy is a toy WELL DONE!
• Learn to recognize your bird’s preferences and purchase a toy suitable for your bird's individual needs. We offer a wide assortment of toy sizes. Some birds may be intimidated by larger toys, so consider purchasing a toy smaller in size to accommodate your bird’s habits. There are some special birds that are extraordinarily destructive. For these birds, select larger toys that are sized appropriately. Our toys are made with the intention of being destroyed! We’ve provided toys for hundreds of happy “destructo” beaks around the world! If you have an individual need, please feel free to contact us.