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Post by Deleted on May 26, 2012 9:14:23 GMT
Help! Does anyone have any ideas as to how to stop budgies chewing the newspaper that lines the bottom of their cage. First one budgie started to do it and then another decided to try it and it's now making such a mess...they seem to get such a kick out of it. They're not eating it, just ripping it in to tiny pieces and throwing it out of the cage. They have plenty of toys to play with and fresh veg to eat and play with but the newspaper is just too tempting. Any ideas greatly appreciated. Thanks x  |
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Post by Hezz on May 26, 2012 11:10:24 GMT
Take it away for a few days. That is all I am able to suggest. I have a hen who randomly tries this on. Take away the temptation for a few days, put it back, try again and if they start again, leave it out for that many more days.
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Feb 29, 2012 21:44:11 GMT
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Post by Bird Junky on May 26, 2012 11:22:13 GMT
Hello, Don't use newspaper the ink could upset their tummies. Next time your in your local Chippie. Ask for 50p worth of wrapping paper, explain what you need it for & if your lucky like me you will get plenty. far more than the cost of the newspapers. Don't worry about them tearing it up it's a good game. Kids & budgies choose their own favourite toys & there not always the thing we like them to play with. Sand may be OK if you don't mind the mess. I suggest you look at the Taming & Training posts this will keep you & your birds occupied. Happy birds = happy owner. OK.. Yours B.J. |
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Post by Hezz on May 26, 2012 11:28:05 GMT
The ink "upsetting their tummies" is an old wives tale, Bj. If that were the case, budgies the world over would be getting around with "upset tummies".
50 to 100 years ago that may have been the case, not so now.
H2O, provide bark and plenty of it for your bird to chew. Much safer than trying to convert your birds from chewing paper.
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Post by Rachael Kellett on May 26, 2012 14:30:21 GMT
The ink used in newspapers is not toxic to budgies, it is completely safe. Why not make them some paper toys that they can destroy instead of the newspaper ;D Do you know how to make a paper spring? I used to make them all the time when I was a kid. Just clip it to the bars of the cage with a plastic peg and taa -daaa instant toy Plus easy to replace. |
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Post by Deleted on May 26, 2012 16:11:52 GMT
Do you know how to make a paper spring? I used to make them all the time when I was a kid. Just clip it to the bars of the cage with a plastic peg and taa -daaa instant toy Plus easy to replace. A paper spring?  Do you mean these?  If not could you post a picture of what a paper spring looks like please. Are toilet roll tubes safe to put in to their cage...would that help..it's tougher cardboard and would take longer to rip to pieces  Thanks everyone for your help..it's very much appreciated. x |
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Post by Rachael Kellett on May 26, 2012 21:05:17 GMT
Do you know how to make a paper spring? I used to make them all the time when I was a kid. Just clip it to the bars of the cage with a plastic peg and taa -daaa instant toy Plus easy to replace. A paper spring? Do you mean these? If not could you post a picture of what a paper spring looks like please. Are toilet roll tubes safe to put in to their cage...would that help..it's tougher cardboard and would take longer to rip to pieces Thanks everyone for your help..it's very much appreciated. x Nope thats not it, I will see if I can find a photo online Toilet tubes are okay as long as they don't have glue on them but the safest paper is the kind that chip shops wrap chips in, why not askyour local one if you could buy some sheets off them ;D |
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Post by Rachael Kellett on May 26, 2012 21:08:08 GMT
These are paper springs  |
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on May 26, 2012 21:26:01 GMT
These paper springs are very beautiful, lovely colors as well |
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2012 6:13:45 GMT
These are paper springs Thanks x |
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Feb 29, 2012 21:44:11 GMT
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Post by Bird Junky on May 28, 2012 10:30:11 GMT
Hello. None toxic does not mean suitable as part of a calorie
controlled diet. Anything chewed sucked or ingested to excess
has the potential to cause anything from a mild tummy upset
to death from an allergic reaction. As advisers, We have no
way of knowing how much ink is being absorbed, or paper
swallowed by this bird. So erring on the side of caution. I
offered my opinion.
Queries about tummy upsets are the questions most
asked on this & many other bird sites.
Some of you may remember a Mr B. Who in 1974 died
of Vitamin A poisoning. Due to an excess of Carrot juice.
See www Yours B.J.
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Post by Hezz on May 29, 2012 1:49:58 GMT
No-one mentioned feeding their budgies newspaper as part of their diet!  "They're not eating it, just ripping it in to tiny pieces and throwing it out of the cage." were the words used by their owner. I am not a big fan of allowing budgies to chew paper or paper toys. I am much happier to see them shredding bark and making a mess with that. I worry about a bird who may not just ball it up (the paper) but manage to swallow some. It is the physical aspect of the paper in their crop that I have a problem with. |
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Post by samwiseg on May 29, 2012 6:57:24 GMT
No-one mentioned feeding their budgies newspaper as part of their diet! "They're not eating it, just ripping it in to tiny pieces and throwing it out of the cage." were the words used by their owner. I am not a big fan of allowing budgies to chew paper or paper toys. I am much happier to see them shredding bark and making a mess with that. I worry about a bird who may not just ball it up (the paper) but manage to swallow some. It is the physical aspect of the paper in their crop that I have a problem with.Can understand that Hezz, plus a budgie doesn't just stick to chewing paper but likes trying out the furniture, curtains & blinds instead!!! ;D |
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Post by Rachael Kellett on May 29, 2012 9:06:45 GMT
I understand that too Maybe h2o should invest in some good shredder toys, scarletts parrot essentials has a fantastic range, I have bought from them many a time |
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Post by Hezz on May 30, 2012 2:09:13 GMT
No-one mentioned feeding their budgies newspaper as part of their diet! "They're not eating it, just ripping it in to tiny pieces and throwing it out of the cage." were the words used by their owner. I am not a big fan of allowing budgies to chew paper or paper toys. I am much happier to see them shredding bark and making a mess with that. I worry about a bird who may not just ball it up (the paper) but manage to swallow some. It is the physical aspect of the paper in their crop that I have a problem with.Can understand that Hezz, plus a budgie doesn't just stick to chewing paper but likes trying out the furniture, curtains & blinds instead!!! ;D Don't we all know it!!  |
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