jimmycoop2005 Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 I was going to collect some real branches for perches in Cosmo's cage. I started picking a few up then started to worry that some might not be that good for him. Is there any type of tree to stay away from or the best tree branch? Judy you can help me out my fellow Virginian, since you know the trees around the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 Ok Jimmy, some safe trees would be apple, ash, birch, crabapple, dogwood, elm, magnolia, peach, pear, poplar, spruce and willows. Some unsafe or toxic would be cherry, locust, oak, red maple and yew. This is what I found so far, I know there are more safe and unsafe but this will get you started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmycoop2005 Posted December 3, 2007 Author Share Posted December 3, 2007 Alright thank you so much.Shew we mainly have cherry and oak in our yard I'm glad I threw those down. Thanks for the help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMustee Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 http://www.mdvaden.com/bird_page.shtml http://www.plannedparrothood.com/plants.html Here are two good sites for safe/toxic wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 Thanks for the links, BMustee, I just took the information out of a grey book I had on hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 Just to add, give any branches collected from outdoors a good scrub with hot water to get any nasties off & if possible make sure they have not been sprayed with any pesticides etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMustee Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 No problem...I needed to pull those up anyways because I was going to make pamphlets for people to take home that bought parrots at the pet store I work at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMustee Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 Geesh...double post.<br><br>Post edited by: BMustee, at: 2007/12/03 18:53 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 :laugh: Good for you trying to educate people at the pet store Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMustee Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 I have had a few people come in and say "I give :: blanck :: to my parrot and he loves it." but it's something toxic and shouldn't be given to them...I figured I could give people the lists to try and save a few birds. Like I was saying before, some people don't do any research into bird health. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest briansmum Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 as tracy said give them a good scrub, but i read it's also good to leave them soaking overnight in clean water, and then let them dry thouroughly before putting in the cage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmycoop2005 Posted December 4, 2007 Author Share Posted December 4, 2007 wiil do thanks everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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