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Natural woods are an excellent source for perches. Their varying textures and shapes provide excellent exercise for your parrots. Their natural variation in thickness also provides a comfortable perching place for your parrot. The perch is also used as a chew toy for your parrot. This is another benefit of the natural perch and helps your bird to keep its beak trimmed. Some of the softer woods such as Poplar and Pine need to be replaced frequently. While the harder woods such as Ash and Beech last longer.
CAUTION: Use this list with caution. Several sources were used to compile this list and they don't always agree on what is SAFE and UNSAFE. This list should be used as a starting point to researching wood before giving it to your parrot. Always consult your veterinarian or local tree expert before letting your parrot chew on your tree.
Most natural woods are safe however some are unsafe and should be avoided. The tables below list the SAFE woods, UNSAFE woods and the QUESTIONABLE woods. This final category, QUESTIONABLE, lists those woods that don't clearly fall into either the SAFE or UNSAFE categories. This list was compiled from many sources and at any time where the "experts" (and I am not an expert) do not agree, the wood was placed in this third, QUESTIONABLE, category. Also be careful because some specific species are safe while others are not. An example is that most of the Walnut species are SAFE while the Black Walnut species is UNSAFE. In these cases, a "(*)" is added next to the species. Another example is Fir which some experts claim to be UNSAFE while other experts claim that some species such as the Douglas Fir is SAFE. In cases like this, "Fir" is listed in the UNSAFE with "(*)". I recommend that you avoid the QUESTIONABLY woods as there are plenty of SAFE woods to use.
If you are unsure of what tree you have then check out the What Tree Is It? web site.
Before using any tree, you should thoroughly clean the tree first. Most recommend a mix of bleach and water to wash the branches and then allow them to dry in the sun. Some people recommend that you bake the small branches in the over. I prefer not to place wood in my oven.
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Safe Woods- Various sources claim that the following woods are safe.
Unsafe Woods- Various sources claim that the following woods are not safe.
Questionable/Unknown Woods- The following may or may not be safe. Either sources do not agree or the woods have not been investigated.
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