Wood Considered Safe for Birds
First Aid Instructions following Toxic Exposure
The following plants / trees are not safe, if they have been sprayed with toxic chemicals or insectides or are contaminated with environmental pollutants.
Before installing them in any cage, scrub all branches with a non-toxic disinfectant (such as diluted chlorine bleach), then rinse and dry well.
NOTE: There may be insects hiding within the branches. The best way to kill little unwanted critters is to bake the perches in the oven on 250F for an hour or so. This should kill any fungi, bugs, eggs, etc. that could be in or on the wood.
Even though the information is believed to be correct, Beauty of Birds will not be liable for any mistakes or omissions. Please consult with your vet.
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Sources: American Medical Association Handbook of Poisonous and Injurious Plants; Gallerstein, Gary A., DVM, The Complete Bird Owner's Handbook; Garry Gallerstein, Bird Owner's Home Health and Care Handbook; Greg and Linda Harrison, eds, Clinical Avian Medicine and Surgery; Gillian Willis; R. Dean Axelson, Caring for Your Pet Bird.
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