Coconut Fiber

sarah999 · Jul 5, 2010

I just bought a bird toy for my chinchilla made of cotton rope, dyed pine shapes and coconut fiber...is this safe to give her? I remember seeing that coconut straw is safe and rope as well...is the fiber safe too??? Thanks!

Stackie · Jul 5, 2010

Cotton rope is not safe for chinchillas. I only use untreated sisal rope for toys.

From what I understand coconut fiber is safe.

ahappycamper · Jul 5, 2010

Not sure about the "fiber" but I heard that coconut rope is safe. In fact, you will see it sold on a lot of sites around here with toys specialized for chins.

sheltiefan · Jul 5, 2010

I see coconut rope is safe. Iv seen bird toys with half a coconut shell. Is the shell safe with the coconut hair on it?

addictedtochins · Jul 5, 2010

I see coconut fiber for sale at the garden stores but I wouldn't use that. I'm sure it's been treated or something.

Maia · Jul 6, 2010

I'm glad sisal rope is ok, I gave my boy a mat made of it, and took it away after he began demolishing it. Good to know.

Laurie · Jul 6, 2010

Coconut fiber is safe for chins, but you have to make sure it is untreated. My chins love to chew on broken coconut shells!

addictedtochins · Jul 6, 2010

Some sisal rope is safe, but the stuff you get at hardware stores and similar places I believe has been treated with (car type) oil for lubrication so the rope friction in the factory doesn't cause a fire. Not safe for chewing.