I don't think so.  People have had teeth replaced with gold for the longest
time with no ill effects that I am aware of.

"msterspy"  wrote in message
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> I have a collection of gold pocket watches (gold filled actually) and
> of the things that our parakeet likes to do is bite on the watch case
> or stem. He also likes to peck at his reflection in the case cover. Is
> there any danger in chewing on gold? He can't really break of any
> metal but I was wondering if there are other reasons why it wouldn't
> be  good for him.   He also likes to bite gold chain necklaces.
>
> MS




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