Boyd75
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What are soe woods that are safe for birds?
My mother has a crape mytle tree in her yard, is that bird safe?
and what are others?
My mother has a crape mytle tree in her yard, is that bird safe?
and what are others?
Allee
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Hi Boyd,
Yes, crepe myrtle is fine if you are sure it hasn't been sprayed with insecticides. There is another thread discussing methods to clean and sanitize the wood.
http://www.parrotforums.com/questions-answers/46344-do-you-give-your-birds-oak.html
You might want to check with your mom before amputating her crepe myrtle's branches to use for perches.
Yes, crepe myrtle is fine if you are sure it hasn't been sprayed with insecticides. There is another thread discussing methods to clean and sanitize the wood.
http://www.parrotforums.com/questions-answers/46344-do-you-give-your-birds-oak.html
You might want to check with your mom before amputating her crepe myrtle's branches to use for perches.
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Boyd75
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never expected to be learning a whole list of bird safe plants lol
Squawk and Howl ? Bird Safe House Plants
Squawk and Howl ? Bird Safe House Plants
Allee
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Ha ha! I had safe food and wood lists in my phone for months until I had them memorized.
I would sanitize it and bake it. That kills bugs, larva, bacteria and beasties. Others may come along and tell you it's fine to let him play in the tree but I'm a paranoid Mom so I can't tell you that. I worry about wildlife being on the trees and my birds catching something. Our parrots aren't equipped with immunities like their wild cousins.
How is Roman treating you?
I would sanitize it and bake it. That kills bugs, larva, bacteria and beasties. Others may come along and tell you it's fine to let him play in the tree but I'm a paranoid Mom so I can't tell you that. I worry about wildlife being on the trees and my birds catching something. Our parrots aren't equipped with immunities like their wild cousins.
How is Roman treating you?
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Boyd75
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And roman is great! I love him, Bought the birdtricks series and its really fun seeing how quickly he picks up on things. hes a sweety so far. ha
and he loves his foood. hes about 10 weeks old so i looking forward to manny more years =P lol
and he loves his foood. hes about 10 weeks old so i looking forward to manny more years =P lol
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Sterling1113
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I plan on power washing any branches I get(I live right across the street from a car wash) then leaving them out in the sun, and/or leaving them in a hot car for a few hours. (Anything over 180F kills everything to my knowledge)
Sterling1113
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I wasn't going to use soap, just the super-powered hose 
But regular dish soap isn't an issue as long as you rinse it well, and even an apple cider vinegar/water solution is fine too. Just make sure you rinse and dry it well.
But regular dish soap isn't an issue as long as you rinse it well, and even an apple cider vinegar/water solution is fine too. Just make sure you rinse and dry it well.Most Reactions
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