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 by: Commander Kinsey - Thu, 5 Jan 2023 06:09 UTC

Is there such a thing as a computer keyboard with metal keys? I' am looking for a parrot proof keyboard as mine pulls off the plastic ones and chews them.

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 by: Ant - Thu, 5 Jan 2023 08:39 UTC

In alt.comp.os.windows-10 Commander Kinsey <CK1@nospam.com> wrote:
> Is there such a thing as a computer keyboard with metal keys? I' am looking for a parrot proof keyboard as mine pulls off the plastic ones and chews them.

Try asking in http://reddit.com/r/keyboards.
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 by: Commander Kinsey - Thu, 5 Jan 2023 08:56 UTC

On Thu, 05 Jan 2023 08:39:58 -0000, Ant <ant@zimage.comant> wrote:

> In alt.comp.os.windows-10 Commander Kinsey <CK1@nospam.com> wrote:
>> Is there such a thing as a computer keyboard with metal keys? I' am looking for a parrot proof keyboard as mine pulls off the plastic ones and chews them.
>
> Try asking in http://reddit.com/r/keyboards.

You gotta be kidding me. It's impossible to post anything in Reddit. The autocancelbot deletes it if you so much as put a comma out of place.

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Commander Kinsey <CK1@nospam.com> wrote:
> Is there such a thing as a computer keyboard with metal keys? I' am
> looking for a parrot proof keyboard as mine pulls off the plastic ones and chews them.

If only there were a system, an "engine" you could call it, to search the
vastness of the internet...

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Note: My limit for cross-posters is 3 newsgroups. You cross-posted to
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Actually the OS is irrelevant, so I could've pared down to just:

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Commander Kinsey <CK1@nospam.com> wrote:

> Is there such a thing as a computer keyboard with metal keys? I' am
> looking for a parrot proof keyboard as mine pulls off the plastic
> ones and chews them.

When you are at the keyboard, you are using it, not the parrot. Only
need to keep the keyboard protected when you are away, or you could cage
the bird. Some solutions:

- Get a hard plastic guard to lay atop the keyboard.
- Get some plexy at the hardware store, use a heat gunto bend one edge
on which you use self-stick velcro to affix to the keyboard.
- There are keyboard trays (to elevate the keyboard if you place atop)
into which you can slide the keyboard for storage.
- There are keyboard drawers that slide under the desk.
- There are monitor/laptop stands under which you could slide the
keyboard making it unreachable to the parrot.
- Lay a blanket atop or around the keyboard.
- Flip the keyboard upside down.
- Put the bird in the cage, and clean up the poop before you leave.

Warn your friends before they come over that you let your birds "go"
everywhere in your residence.

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 by: Bill - Thu, 5 Jan 2023 10:02 UTC

On 1/5/2023 1:09 AM, Commander Kinsey wrote:
> Is there such a thing as a computer keyboard with metal keys?  I' am
> looking for a parrot proof keyboard as mine pulls off the plastic ones
> and chews them.

Buy yourself a new keyboard and give him your old one? That way he can
browse on his own. : )

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 by: Paul - Thu, 5 Jan 2023 13:39 UTC

On 1/5/2023 1:09 AM, Commander Kinsey wrote:
> Is there such a thing as a computer keyboard with metal keys?  I' am looking for a parrot proof keyboard as mine pulls off the plastic ones and chews them.

The parrot is optional with this one.

You might have to sell your parrot, to afford it. Stainless.

https://www.dsi-keyboards.com/shop/keyboards/metal-keyboards/industrial-metal-kiosk-full-size-trackball-keyboard-with-backside-mounting-dkm-ft-1002-front/

https://www.dsi-keyboards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/KBM-DKM-FT-1002-FRONT_021.jpg

The problem with a lot of keyboards, is how long the legends last.
Those are not double-shot, because they're stainless. My current keyboard
is not double-shot, and on the A,S,E the legend is fading.

Paul

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 by: Carlos E.R. - Thu, 5 Jan 2023 13:44 UTC

On 2023-01-05 10:10, Chris wrote:
> Commander Kinsey <CK1@nospam.com> wrote:
>> Is there such a thing as a computer keyboard with metal keys? I' am
>> looking for a parrot proof keyboard as mine pulls off the plastic ones and chews them.
>
> If only there were a system, an "engine" you could call it, to search the
> vastness of the internet...

chatgpg? :-)

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Cheers, Carlos.

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 by: Carlos E.R. - Thu, 5 Jan 2023 13:46 UTC

On 2023-01-05 11:02, Bill wrote:
> On 1/5/2023 1:09 AM, Commander Kinsey wrote:
>> Is there such a thing as a computer keyboard with metal keys?  I' am
>> looking for a parrot proof keyboard as mine pulls off the plastic ones
>> and chews them.
>
> Buy yourself a new keyboard and give him your old one? That way he can
> browse on his own. : )

Maybe the bird hates the noise of the keyboard or the attention given to
it, and that's his way of complaining :-D

--
Cheers, Carlos.

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On 1/5/2023 5:02 AM, Bill wrote:
> On 1/5/2023 1:09 AM, Commander Kinsey wrote:
>> Is there such a thing as a computer keyboard with metal keys?  I' am looking for a parrot proof keyboard as mine pulls off the plastic ones and chews them.
>
> Buy yourself a new keyboard and give him your old one? That way he can browse on his own. : )

I would think, a pallet of keyboards is in order.

Or let it loose in a lumber yard.

https://www.parrots.org/lp/parrot-chew/

It's just another animal that needs to
wear down growing body parts.

Paul

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In article <op.1yabegbwmvhs6z@ryzen.home>, Commander Kinsey wrote...
>
> Is there such a thing as a computer keyboard with metal keys? I' am looking for a parrot proof keyboard as mine pulls off the plastic ones and chews them.

You might get some advice if you post in alt.rec.guns...

--

Phil, London

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On 05/01/2023 13:56, Paul wrote:
> On 1/5/2023 5:02 AM, Bill wrote:
>> On 1/5/2023 1:09 AM, Commander Kinsey wrote:
>>> Is there such a thing as a computer keyboard with metal keys?  I' am
>>> looking for a parrot proof keyboard as mine pulls off the plastic
>>> ones and chews them.
>>
>> Buy yourself a new keyboard and give him your old one? That way he can
>> browse on his own. : )
>
> I would think, a pallet of keyboards is in order.
>
> Or let it loose in a lumber yard.
>
>    https://www.parrots.org/lp/parrot-chew/
>
> It's just another animal that needs to
> wear down growing body parts.

Agreed!

A fun article. Commander Kinsey could, I'm sure, have written it himself!

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On Thu, 05 Jan 2023 10:15:20 -0000, J. J. Lodder <nospam@de-ster.demon.nl> wrote:

> Commander Kinsey <CK1@nospam.com> wrote:
>
>> Is there such a thing as a computer keyboard with metal keys?
>> I' am looking for a parrot proof keyboard as mine pulls off the plastic
>> ones and chews them.
>
> Useless. Parrot beaks are strong enough for mangling metal keys too.
> You need a keyboard cage,

Parrots do not bend metal surely? They can undo nuts (but not nylock ones) but I've never known them bend metal. It's an African Grey.

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On Thu, 05 Jan 2023 13:39:05 -0000, Paul <nospam@needed.invalid> wrote:

> On 1/5/2023 1:09 AM, Commander Kinsey wrote:
>> Is there such a thing as a computer keyboard with metal keys? I' am looking for a parrot proof keyboard as mine pulls off the plastic ones and chews them.
>
> The parrot is optional with this one.
>
> You might have to sell your parrot, to afford it. Stainless.

I could buy 4 or 5 of those with this parrot. They're endangered, shot up in price.

> https://www.dsi-keyboards.com/shop/keyboards/metal-keyboards/industrial-metal-kiosk-full-size-trackball-keyboard-with-backside-mounting-dkm-ft-1002-front/
>
> https://www.dsi-keyboards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/KBM-DKM-FT-1002-FRONT_021.jpg
>
> The problem with a lot of keyboards, is how long the legends last.
> Those are not double-shot, because they're stainless. My current keyboard
> is not double-shot, and on the A,S,E the legend is fading.

What is double shot?

The legends fail on my £3 keyboard, but by that time the key has usually been removed. At the moment I'm buying loads of the same model and swapping keys. Trouble is he goes for the bottom right, the larger keys on the numeric keypad, which have a different fitting to the rest, so I run out quickly. If I move the keyboard to a "hidden" place as I leave the desk, he doesn't go for it, but my memory is like a sieve and it onl takes 2 minutes for him to realise it's there to play with.

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On Thu, 05 Jan 2023 13:44:50 -0000, Carlos E.R. <robin_listas@es.invalid> wrote:

> On 2023-01-05 10:10, Chris wrote:
>> Commander Kinsey <CK1@nospam.com> wrote:
>>> Is there such a thing as a computer keyboard with metal keys? I' am
>>> looking for a parrot proof keyboard as mine pulls off the plastic ones and chews them.
>>
>> If only there were a system, an "engine" you could call it, to search the
>> vastness of the internet...
>
> chatgpg? :-)

I have already googled it.

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On Thu, 05 Jan 2023 14:06:23 -0000, Philip Herlihy <PhillipHerlihy@slashdevnull.invalid> wrote:

> In article <op.1yabegbwmvhs6z@ryzen.home>, Commander Kinsey wrote...
>>
>> Is there such a thing as a computer keyboard with metal keys? I' am looking for a parrot proof keyboard as mine pulls off the plastic ones and chews them.
>
> You might get some advice if you post in alt.rec.guns...

It's a £1700 bird and I'm trying to breed them. Even if I was a homicidal maniac, that would not be lucrative.

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On Thu, 05 Jan 2023 10:02:11 -0000, Bill <nonegiven@att.net> wrote:

> On 1/5/2023 1:09 AM, Commander Kinsey wrote:
>> Is there such a thing as a computer keyboard with metal keys? I' am
>> looking for a parrot proof keyboard as mine pulls off the plastic ones
>> and chews them.
>
> Buy yourself a new keyboard and give him your old one? That way he can
> browse on his own. : )

He can remove every key in 5 minutes, then proceed to chew each one 30 seconds at a time. All it takes is damage to the flimsy bit at the back that slots into the base and it's useless.

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On Thu, 05 Jan 2023 13:46:13 -0000, Carlos E.R. <robin_listas@es.invalid> wrote:

> On 2023-01-05 11:02, Bill wrote:
>> On 1/5/2023 1:09 AM, Commander Kinsey wrote:
>>> Is there such a thing as a computer keyboard with metal keys? I' am
>>> looking for a parrot proof keyboard as mine pulls off the plastic ones
>>> and chews them.
>>
>> Buy yourself a new keyboard and give him your old one? That way he can
>> browse on his own. : )
>
> Maybe the bird hates the noise of the keyboard or the attention given to
> it, and that's his way of complaining :-D

They aren't bothered. They like perching on my shoulder while I'm on the computer. As long as they get attention when they ask, and get fresh food, they're happy.

They're fascinated by my mobile phone though (although that sits where they aren't interested). They answer it when it rings.

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On Thu, 05 Jan 2023 13:56:05 -0000, Paul <nospam@needed.invalid> wrote:

> On 1/5/2023 5:02 AM, Bill wrote:
>> On 1/5/2023 1:09 AM, Commander Kinsey wrote:
>>> Is there such a thing as a computer keyboard with metal keys? I' am looking for a parrot proof keyboard as mine pulls off the plastic ones and chews them.
>>
>> Buy yourself a new keyboard and give him your old one? That way he can browse on his own. : )
>
> I would think, a pallet of keyboards is in order.
>
> Or let it loose in a lumber yard.
>
> https://www.parrots.org/lp/parrot-chew/
>
> It's just another animal that needs to
> wear down growing body parts.

However they do not care for the cost or inconvenience or danger of what they're chewing on.

Luckily cardboard boxes are a favourite, as they can chew their way in and play house.

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 by: Zaidy036 - Thu, 5 Jan 2023 14:48 UTC

On 1/5/2023 1:09 AM, Commander Kinsey wrote:
> Is there such a thing as a computer keyboard with metal keys?  I' am
> looking for a parrot proof keyboard as mine pulls off the plastic ones
> and chews them.
Parrot would probably remove metal ones. Place a container of plastic
ones next to keyboard and since easier to get at might use them.

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 by: John Hall - Thu, 5 Jan 2023 14:55 UTC

In message <tp6jtp$2r2ja$1@dont-email.me>, Paul <nospam@needed.invalid>
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>The problem with a lot of keyboards, is how long the legends last.
>Those are not double-shot, because they're stainless. My current keyboard
>is not double-shot, and on the A,S,E the legend is fading.

I have the same problem. It's annoying to have to buy a new keyboard
when the old one is working fine but I can no longer tell one key from
another. (And as I have become older my ability to touch-type has
steadily declined.)
--
John Hall "Do you have cornflakes in America?"
"Well, actually, they're American."
"So what brings you to Britain then if you have cornflakes already?"
Bill Bryson: "Notes from a Small Island"

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 by: Commander Kinsey - Thu, 5 Jan 2023 15:36 UTC

On Thu, 05 Jan 2023 14:48:22 -0000, Zaidy036 <Zaidy036@air.isp.spam> wrote:

> On 1/5/2023 1:09 AM, Commander Kinsey wrote:
>> Is there such a thing as a computer keyboard with metal keys? I' am
>> looking for a parrot proof keyboard as mine pulls off the plastic ones
>> and chews them.
> Parrot would probably remove metal ones. Place a container of plastic
> ones next to keyboard and since easier to get at might use them.

Distractions like that don't work. They like to dismantle.

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 by: Commander Kinsey - Thu, 5 Jan 2023 15:37 UTC

On Thu, 05 Jan 2023 14:55:52 -0000, John Hall <john_nospam@jhall.co.uk> wrote:

> In message <tp6jtp$2r2ja$1@dont-email.me>, Paul <nospam@needed.invalid>
> writes
>> The problem with a lot of keyboards, is how long the legends last.
>> Those are not double-shot, because they're stainless. My current keyboard
>> is not double-shot, and on the A,S,E the legend is fading.
>
> I have the same problem. It's annoying to have to buy a new keyboard
> when the old one is working fine but I can no longer tell one key from
> another. (And as I have become older my ability to touch-type has
> steadily declined.)

You can tippex/paint/white permanent marker the letters back on, then apply sellotape to stop that wearing off.

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In article <Hhl5naC4TutjFwdZ@jhall_nospamxx.co.uk>, John Hall
<john_nospam@jhall.co.uk> wrote:

> >The problem with a lot of keyboards, is how long the legends last.
> >Those are not double-shot, because they're stainless. My current keyboard
> >is not double-shot, and on the A,S,E the legend is fading.
>
> I have the same problem. It's annoying to have to buy a new keyboard
> when the old one is working fine but I can no longer tell one key from
> another. (And as I have become older my ability to touch-type has
> steadily declined.)

get a keyboard cover, ideally, a clear one before the markings wear off
(plus it prevents food and dirt from getting into it), or one with new
markings for a keyboard where they have worn down.

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 by: Chris Ridd - Thu, 5 Jan 2023 16:44 UTC

On 05/01/2023 14:20, Commander Kinsey wrote:
> On Thu, 05 Jan 2023 13:39:05 -0000, Paul <nospam@needed.invalid> wrote:
>
>> On 1/5/2023 1:09 AM, Commander Kinsey wrote:
>>> Is there such a thing as a computer keyboard with metal keys?  I' am
>>> looking for a parrot proof keyboard as mine pulls off the plastic
>>> ones and chews them.
>>
>> The parrot is optional with this one.
>>
>> You might have to sell your parrot, to afford it. Stainless.
>
> I could buy 4 or 5 of those with this parrot.  They're endangered, shot
> up in price.
>
>> https://www.dsi-keyboards.com/shop/keyboards/metal-keyboards/industrial-metal-kiosk-full-size-trackball-keyboard-with-backside-mounting-dkm-ft-1002-front/
>>
>>
>> https://www.dsi-keyboards.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/KBM-DKM-FT-1002-FRONT_021.jpg
>>
>> The problem with a lot of keyboards, is how long the legends last.
>> Those are not double-shot, because they're stainless. My current keyboard
>> is not double-shot, and on the A,S,E the legend is fading.
>
> What is double shot?

Produced with two materials - ie the white part of the letters is not
just printed on, it is a bit of white plastic moulded inside the black
bit of plastic.

--
Chris

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