Stainless Steel

My husband wants to make a cage for my Quaker parrot using milled steel. What types of metal will harm my bird?

- Angela M.

Metals containing zinc, cadmium or lead should not be used in the construction of bird cages or other pet habitats, due to the potential risk for poisoning if the metal is chewed on—or if lead dust is inhaled in significant quantities. Milled stainless steel that does not contain these metals would not be expected to pose a risk to your Quaker parrot—you can tell your husband to begin construction!

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