Review on Paradise 7 Inch Cotton Preening Small by Meg Manzanares

My afro gray and sunny skin loves the cleaning doll toy. It takes you a while to destroy and it provides hours of fun. The only problem is that the hook and bell contain zinc which kills many pet parrots. On every doll I bought I replaced the hook with a stainless steel hook and cut off the bell. Always check metal with a magnet. If the magnet connects, the item is deadly to your parrot and should be replaced with a stainless steel version of the metal piece or cotton rope! Lots of parrots are dying from lead and zinc! Any avian vet will tell you about the tragic suffering and death of many beloved birds! Zinc is used in many toys due to its low cost. It is true that the magnet bonds with stainless steel. However, with lead and zinc based metals, the magnetic bond is much stronger than with stainless steel material. The iron is also magnetic but coated in non-toxic paint, making it safe for birds. Better safe than sorry, because the zinc and lead problem is a huge silent killer for poultry that many people are unaware of.