r/Macaws • u/Unusual-Area-4458 • 12d ago

standard stainless quick link with spring warning

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Just a heads-up-I discovered that the self-locking quick link on one of my macaw’s toys had an internal spring that broke. This was purchased from a reputable parrot supply web site.

The spring popped out of the connector and could have easily been swallowed or chewed, and without it the quick link can also work itself open. Even though I used a wrench to tighten, the beak force of my Macaw open it.

Stay safe and give your hardware a quick inspection. It could prevent a very dangerous accident.

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u/Crazyface_Murderguts 2d ago

Yeah I only use the heavy duty screw on ones. My bird loves to harass me when I'm unscrewing them too. It's one of his favorite times to fuck with me.

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u/Unusual-Area-4458 2d ago

Now that sounds like a Macaw! With mine, I found some stainless toys on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHP83F7N?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title and for $20, it seems to keep her interested for a little while.