Litterboy Cat Toys are Compatible with the Popular Wand toys that utilize a String or Metal Wire with the swivel connector if you have question about connecting please ask !! (Rods are available separately) Birds are made of Deer Hair and Feathers with attached to an internal leather core - no metal. Loop at the nose of the bird serves as the beak as well as the connection to the wand. Its securely fashioned to the leather strip inside the body. As with ALL cat toys, please supervise play and put away when not in use.