Bird safe wood

[TeresaAnn]

Hi all just interested in what woods are good to make toys from? I did a google search some sites say one thing and the other says something else.

[GoDiego]

I've just been given loads of Eucalyptus branches to make some toys and a new playgym. Although this wood is quite heavy, it's nice and knarly which I like.

 

What wood would you be able to get hold off?

[TeresaAnn]

Well, I have maple trees everywhere in my yard. I saw on one site maple was ok then on another that it wasn't.

[Jayd]

This list is ok....Read the Maple warning!!....http://www.mdvaden.com/bird_page.shtml

Edited September 17, 2010 by Jayd

[GoDiego]

I think the actual wood from Maple trees is non-toxic, the problem with Red Maple is the bark can contain a bacteria which is not good for our feathered friends. I've read that as long as the bark is stripped and the wood is treated well then it should be ok.

[Jayd]

In choosing live wood, or wood from your yard, you must be careful of: exhaust fumes, pesticide's,[they saturate the wood] insects and there eggs, other bird droppings, urine etc.....

[Malikah]

Is a fig and a ficus the same thing?

[Jayd]

Yes, but there's different types......Thanks, good question...Jayd