*Be aware of dangerous bird toys!! (What happened to my parakeet)* DUW

[drafthorse39]

I purchased a Penn Plax parakeet swing for my parakeet. I had a horrifying experience and now I'm just trying to let bird owners know that these swings are VERY dangerous. The hooks used to hold these swings, pierced through my parakeets chin and wrapped around his lower mandible. Thankfully I found him before I went to bed. I found him hanging by the hook, totally worn out, trying to grip the metal frame of the swing. He definitely wouldn't have made it another hour, if that. He's been seen and is on antibiotics for his wound.



This is a public link to my birds pictures, It might be graphic for some
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2043673&id=1040017529&l=402c94e8b2

 

[TinaK]

wow that's pretty serious damage! I am amazed that your little friend is still with us. I hope he has a full recovery. Thanks for the warning. Even though yours may be an exceptional case, I'll definately be more careful when purchasing bird toys!

 

[M@M@2four]

Oh my goodness!! Thank God you found him!!! Poor thing!!! I would contact the manufacturor---that thing needs to be recalled!!!!!

 

[WoodlandWoman]

Poor boy! I'm glad you found him in time! I hope he he feels better soon and makes a full recovery.

 

[amyparrotflock]

What a poor boy, I'm so glad you caught that something wasn't right! I too hope he makes a full recovery, he looks so young!

I cross posted this to my FB page so my birdy friends can see and know about the danger.

 

[Chicky Tocks]

Wow! Good catch! I have a little Joey bird myself and I'd be very, very upset if something like that caused him to leave this world.

 

[drafthorse39]

Thanks for the well wishes guys! Kioi is doing great. I have some pictures of what it looks like now. and it looks a lot better. I'll be posting them as soon as I get them uploaded.

Amy, thank you for cross posting. I've been posting on what bird forums I could find. The manufacturer of this product, received an e-mail from me late last night and this is what I got back this morning,

"Dear Customer,
Thank you for your inquiry. We here at Penn Plax care about your problems and concerns. We are sorry his has happened, and we hope your bird it doing better. I will forward your email to our corporate office, who should contact you soon.
Thank you for contacting Penn Plax customer service.

Jackie McDermott
Penn Plax, Memphis
3370 Miac Cove
Memphis, TN 38118
866-625-2385"

I can't wait for the response from corporate

 

[jnkir7]

also paper towel cardboard rolls i had always given them for play toys i found mine had stuffed chewed paper in it like maybe she was trying to make a nest she got stuck, i found her the next day , she was dead i felt really bad ,

 

[Bantimna]

I also had the same experince with my parakeet, Lola. She died b/c of infection.

I hope yours comes right

 

[sgtmom52]

I lost a beautiful pale yellow parakeet several years ago to a toy that had cotton rope similar to this one. Several of the rope threads frayed and got tangled around her neck, I found her hanging in the cage.

You never think that toys you buy could be dangerous like that.