I was wondering if I could use copper wire for the wire used inside the rope on a home made boing? Is it harmful to birds, the copper? KeeWee apriciates your answers. The faster you tell me, the faster he can get a new toy!!! JK!

I would say, no copper, absolutely not! It is a heavy metal- I wouldn't want to be taking any chances that your dear baby could/would/might somehow get to it. I'm not a real fan of anything that is not SS, though I do get donations that have things like nickel bells and stuff that I will use in non distructive birds and watch CLOSELY!

Here is an idea that I have been meaning to get around trying. A kids (the 2 legged variety) plastic slinky toy. My thought, was to cut off a right amount and make a sisal boing out of it. I am not sure what the metal ones are made of, I am almost sure its not ss! But, I haven't found the time to head into toys r us yet!

If you decide to try it and it works, let me know please!

Hope that helps!



J

Here it is!!! It has three layers of tightly strung yarn over ther the rope and copper. He will NOT chew the yarn (he isn't exaclty that kind of bird). NO copper is exposed. He LOVES it!!! It only took two hours of: stringing yarn over a 3 foot peice of copper and cotten rope, tying the ends off so no copper was exsposed, and taking pics! I'm so happy he likes it, most of the other things I've made he hates. I hope you all like it!

BTW- I can't get the pics to upload for some reason right now (of course), but as soon as I can I will!

Here are the pics!!! Hope you like it!!! If anyone want instructions to it just tell me. I'm going to make another on tonight and I'm going to take pics of each step. I'll post them if you want.

The only safe metal is stainless steel ..if you are positive he cant/wont get to it I guess its fine...

http://www.multiscope.com/hotspot/metals.htm

No, I didn't use copper, I got some Stainless Steel wire. Everyone is saying bad thngs about my boing, who actually likes it? BTW-I know you guys are just trying to help.

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm I don`t see anyone saying bad things about your boing , I think its great ..you just asked about copper wire so thought I would share a liink on metals ..if you guy doesn`t chew the rope anything would be fine BUT my boys do chew so I only get boings with S.S..

I think it is very cute! I'm really glad you got ss wire, I know some birdies don't or won't ever chew, but I am so glad you went the extra step that most people would not and got the ss *just in case* the impossible ever happened!

I think it would be a great idea to share the instructions for everyone here- I really think its much prettier then any storebought one I have ever seen!



J

It looks great, and KeeWee obviously loves it!

Awww! Thanks guys! I would be happy to share some instructions! I'll get them up within the next few days. And he does LOVE it!

This is a great item!!! You are so smart to come up with a way to make one. I can't wait for the instructions! Thanks, God bless you.

Yes it is very pretty too. *Also awaiting instructions!*