safe tree branches?

[Gloria]

I have read that since greys love to chew , fruit tree branches can be provided. My question, I have researched and have not found the mulberry plant in either the toxic or safe list. Does anyone know whether it is safe or not. I have a big mulberry tree in my yard and I want to offer it to my grey. Does anyone know?thanks, Gloria

[spookyhurst]

According to the following site, mulberry is safe. We used to have a lot of mulberry bushes where we used to live, and the wild birds loved to hang out in them. We had purple poop all over the place :sick:.

 

http://www.mdvaden.com/bird_page.shtml<br><br>Post edited by: spookyhurst, at: 2007/07/14 05:30

[Gloria]

Thank you so much! the web site was so helpful. This was so helpful. Gotto go cut some branches and sanitize them for Kofi.

[Guest Lidia]

Great link Spooky, thanks! It's going to be very useful to a lot of people here in the flock!

As soon as I can karma someone (just karma'd Tari), I will karma you

 

!B)<br><br>Post edited by: Lidia, at: 2007/07/14 11:52

[Guest Lidia]

Gloria wrote:

Gotto go cut some branches and sanitize them for Kofi.

 

Love the name! Did you name your grey for Kofi Annan?

:woohoo:

[Gloria]

Hi, yes I did name him after Kofi Annan. I wanted something that reflected his heritage. Kofi means born on a Friday in the language (I can't remember) and I ended up picking him up on a Friday.

[Tricky]

What other kinds of branches are safe? How can they be sterilized?

[Guest Lidia]

Tricky wrote:

What other kinds of branches are safe? How can they be sterilized?

 

Tricky,

Spooky posted a link below that gives you all the information you're looking for.

[Gloria]

I prefer to sterilize the branches by placing them in the oven. About 300 degrees for 30 min. Keep close eye on them to avoid a possible fire.