For example, most birds will play fine with and enjoy destroying toys with foam shapes in them. But I have one cockatiel who actually EATS the foam, so we have to keep them away from her. Even the safest of toys can have materials or parts your bird might actually try to EAT, as opposed to just playing with or destroying. I recommend giving your bird a new toy in a place where you can watch the interaction for a while before just putting in in their cage.

Just because a toy is offered for sale in a store (even a 'bird' or pet store) doesn't mean it's safe, or safe for YOUR bird. I've seen certain painted mirrors for sale in stores, and have read that the paint on many of them is lead based. Some of the metals on some toys I have seen are loaded with zinc or lead as well.

Just a few things to beware of:
Bells, aside from possibly being made of an unsafe metal, can have small clappers that can be removed and ingested by some birds.
Rings or loops that your bird can actually stick thier heads in can cause serious problems. I adopted a cockatiel many years ago who had brain dmage from hanging himself on a set of interlocking rings just the perfect size for a little cockatiel head to get stuck in.
Frayed rope or long hanging strings can also entangle a bird.
Key Rings, Split Rings, Carabiners, etc. are often made of unsafe metals, and have also cause beak or nail problems.
Painted ItemsPaint of any sort is something no bird should ever be chewing on! Make sure your toys are colored with food safe coloring, even if it means the color won't last as long.

No matter how safe you believe a toy to be, inspect your toys frequently. What might have been safe when you first bought it might not be so safe after your bird has had his or her way with it for a while, especially toys designed with shreddables. Make sure your toys are size-appropriate for your bird. What might be safe for a big Macaw may not be for a cockatiel, and vice-versa.

We try very hard to make our toys safe yet fun, but remember, our toys are designed with cockatiels in mind. And, if you ahve any questions about any of our toys, or the materials they are made of, just email me, I'd be glad to answer any questions you have!

A few safety notes about the toys you will find here:
Perch Play Toys: Because of the size of the ring, these toys should NOT be used loose in a cage, but slipped over a perch that's firmly attached to the cage. They are NOT designed as foot toys or loose toys.
Cuddlers: I've never had any of my birds get entangled in any of the fleece strips hanging from Cuddlers, nor have I had any of them try to ingest any of the fleece, but KNOW YOUR BIRD... some birds play harder or differently.
"Shreddable" Toys: There's always a chance that your bird may actually EAT anything shreddable - paper, palm, paper lace, etc. If you find your bird actually eating or ingesting any part of ANY toy, you should remove that toy. Also, once the toy has been 'shredded' and all that is left is what the shreddable material was hanging from, it's best to remove the toy.
"Foam" Toys: As I said above, I do have a bird who can't resist EATING foam, so, again, observe your bird.