Yes def need to mention the serious bit Susanne hun , the da bird wand is a popular toy (and so good that the babes tend to hunt it out when your not looking) but as with all fishing rod toys or string like items ya def need to put it away safely where little paws can't get to it. It's so easy to leave it down in the middle of play and the phone goes or something to distract you and that could be all they need to eat the string.
We have replacement feathers and accessories in stock now and you can see them and the prices on this thread
http://www.purrsinourhearts.co.uk/index.php?topic=6200.msg108078#msg108078The next lot of Da bird wand will be in stock in around 7 days.
Not only have we imported the da bird from USA cause ya can't get it in UK but i have also ordered other toys only sold in USA and they will be arriving 7 days too:-
A Turbo scratcher and a star Chaser. These are interactive toys that they can play with on their own.
You can see the turbo scratcher in action here and the star chaser is the same but has a lighted ball.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPBSAifv6Ao