Re: Safe cage paint and wood
Posted by Rick on 3/21/08

On 3/08/08, Elayna wrote:
> I have a very large wrought iron cage, that due to
storage,
> has slight rust on it now. My hope was to use it for an
> outdoor cage on nice days, but now, because of the rust,
> I'm not sure. What I am wondering is if I sandblast it
> down, is there a specific type of safe paint, or even some
> safe product that I can use to keep it from rusting? My
> birds health is my highest priority, so if there is a
risk,
> I'll just buy a new one and make this one a garden piece!
> Also, due to the rising cost of shipping, making my own
> toys, is getting quite expensive. My Macaw, chews through
> wood so fast and I never want her to go with out, she
> really doesn't like any other type of material. What is a
> safe type of wood that I could buy at a lumber or hardware
> store, that is also completely safe?
>
> Thank You


"KRYLON" spray paint is suppose to be pet safe.

I have also attached a link for you regarding "safe paints"
with birds.

http://www.eartheasy.com/article_birdsafepaints.htm

Rick

Posts on this thread, including this one

• Safe cage paint and wood, 3/08/08, by Elayna.
• Re: Safe cage paint and wood, 3/10/08, by Ditsy.
• Re: Safe cage paint and wood, 3/21/08, by Rick.
• Re: Safe cage paint and wood, 3/22/08, by Alesia.