Bird Safe Wood

 This is one of the most asked questions. There are many things to consider for the wood that your Bird will use to keep it's beak in good shape.

I will always err on the side of safety, I am not certified of anything, it's your Bird and your rules so you can do as you please.

Things to think of first

Has the tree/bush your using branches from been sprayed for any reason in the last 15 years?

Has a systemic been used on your tree in the last 15 years?

Has an "air sprayed" anything" happened in your area in the last 15 years?

If you answered "Yes" to any of the above, then it's best not to use those branches no matter what they are and how good they would be for your Bird. There would be trace amounts of anything that was used on them.

Here is one of the things that I try to remember; I am about 100 times as big as Beau. this means that for every grain of salt I let him eat, it's like me eating 100 grains, or the 100:1 ratio's.

Look for a variety of different type, textured  and density. Different shapes and sizes all are important in considering either buying or making any toys.