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Some good reasons why birds should be supervised when playing with toys. Take every measure of precaution when it comes to toy safety, don't underestimate a bird's chewing capabilities.

• Be sure items are bird safe and is recommended for birds. Check toys regularly for hazards.
  
  
• Watch for all toy items that have been chewed on that the bird somehow can not get caught or hurt on it.
  
  
• Make sure if your bird wears leg band, that the leg band can not get caught on some part of the toy.
  
  
• Never give your bird Styrofoam of any kind to chew on as a toy, it can kill them if ingested. Many things can kill a bird if object are ingested, but Styrofoam is a definite no-no.
  
  
• If given paper towel or toilet paper rolls to a bird, watch carefully especially with small birds such as Love Birds or Budgies as they have been known to get stuck in them if the tube should stand up on end and can die due to suffocation if not known that they were in the paper roll. Cut the length of the roll so that it is short so they can keep their footing when playing with the tube.
  
  
• Hanging toys should be hung so that it can't come off with the weight of the bird if its hanging from the toy.
  
  
• Most birds do not eat wood pieces but still watch them carefully to make sure what it is they do with the pieces.
   
  
• Preferably do not use wire to secure toys to the cage, many times birds get the wire loose enough then get the leg band caught in it and can't get away. Remember, if a bird can't get its foot or leg loose, they panic and will chew their foot off to free themselves.
  
  
• Always put yourself in the position of 'What if I were bird, what would be a hazard to myself?' There are many times that you will put something in position and think it is safe, but only later to find out that it's not safe at all.
  
  
• If a toy looks like it may not be safe then remove it and replace it with another toy, or perhaps some of the pieces on it can be used towards another toy that you can make. 
  
  
• Don't flavor wood pieces when making toys, it is not a good idea. Birds may want to eat it if it tastes good to them.
  
  
• The safest metal to use when it comes to hardware is "Stainless Steel". It does not rust or corrode if taken proper care of.
  Nickel Plated is known to be safe too but can rust eventually. Zinc Plated is frowned upon in the bird toy industry, although there are some people who will still use it or sell it on bird related items.
  
  
• Split key rings that are used to hang the toy are dangerous, if the bird splits apart the ring they can get their tongue or toe caught between where it splits. Split key rings should not be used on any bird toys. Wooden Clothes pins that have the wire spring on them are dangerous, too. For a clothespin alternative use the wooden peg type. Certain fabrics that fray easily, the strands will entangle the bird.
  
  
• When looping ropes, wire or anything else that requires a loop, make it small enough so the bird can not get its head stuck in the loop and hang itself.
  
  
• Screws - a bird can get its leg band caught on the head of the screw and may not be able to free itself, this is common in an aviary. Perches and such things that are screwed together as the bird chews on the wood exposing the screw shaft, it can be a hazard as it can poke or jab them or they can fall or fly into it. Replace the wood when this happens or remove the exposed screw.
  
  
• A bird should be given the appropriate size toy for the size of the bird species that it is. Some birds do not like a toy if too big or too small for their size. If its too big they may get hurt on it or they may not even play with it. Please use common sense when it comes to birds and their toys.
   
  
• 'S' hooks may or may not be safe to use, when closing 'S' hooks or 'O' rings on a toy be sure that they are closed very tightly, this will prevent leg bands, a leg, toe nail or beak from getting caught in the opening. You should do a periodic check on any type of hardware or other toy parts that contain openings. For large birds if the gauge of the ring is not heavy enough the large birds can open or bend the rings.
  
  
• I cannot emphasize enough to you about the safety of ropes. Keep ropes short, if ropes get untied you either need to knot the rope again or cut the excess off. Stringy ropes are great for birds getting tangled in.  With rope toys watch for excessive fraying if the length is too long, cut or re-tie knots in rope. A bird can get a foot or body entanglement in the rope and may not be able to free itself without your help. Leather lace and paper ropes are good for stringing on your toy parts.
  
  
• Plastics should not be brittle type plastics that you give to birds as they can shatter. You have to be able to tell the difference between, hard, soft, brittle plastics. We do not sell any types of brittle type plastic items.
  
  
• Remember, safety comes from being monitored, nothing in this world is one hundred percent safe.