lexx510
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I have access to eucalyptus trees at a nearby creek. Would it be safe to use eucalyptus tree branches to make a T stand? I live in Northern California, so these are North American eucalyptus trees.
Eucalyptus tree branches safe for GCC?
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Pedro
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I have also seen the eucalyptus tree on the toxic list & have no idea why because i use them all the time as well as weeping T Tree & Gums.
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Adz
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I live in Australia and read locally that all Australian Natives are safe for Conures. We have heaps of Cocaktoo's, Galah's, Rosella's and Lorikeets in the wild and the LOVE Eucalyptus (gum) trees. You see flocks on them chewing the nuts and leaves making a mes! 
From an Aussie website -
Australia is very lucky to have gum trees readily available (mostly in your own back yard) so birds can be supplied with branches, flowers, nuts & leaves they want all year round as well as making bird toys for them.
There are still some rumours going around that say eucalyptus is toxic to parrots or they can only have very limited leaves & branches but not flowers & nuts. This is untrue & I am not sure where this information keeps coming from. Eucalyptus branches, leaves, flowers & nuts should be readily available to your birds on a daily basis. there is no part of a Eucalypt that is toxic to parrots.
The leaves contain flavonoids & essential oil, rich in eucalyptol & cineole.
Eucalyptus combats bacteria, has anti fungal & anti viral powers as well as acting as an decongestant. It is also effective in respiratory treatments. The flavonoids lower blood sugar levels & eases aches & pains by increasing the blood flow.
There is occasionally some debate on whether Eucalyptus should be used as chew branches for Eclectus parrots. Eucalyptus is a hard wood & Eclectus cannot chew through them. This is said to discourage them from chewing. While this is actually true it doesn't mean you should discard Eucalyptus all together. Some eucalyptus are harder than others so try finding the softer one. Thinner branches & twigs of any Eucalyptus can easily be chewed. Tree stands are recommended to be made out of eucalyptus as they're strong & leaving the bark on eucalyptus means you parrot will have access to the oils when chewed which is a good health tonic for parrots. Eclectus thoroughly enjoy chewing eucalyptus leaves, flowers & nuts.
Eucalyptus is a readily available in Australia & branches should be made available to any parrot.
Crushing fresh gum leaves gives you the eucalyptus oils.
Dried or fresh crushed gum leaves or fresh can be used for nesting materials to keep away mites.
This is particularly popular for budgie breeders.
Hang gum tree branches full of leaves, nuts & flowers in your birds cage & on their stands. They will always benefit from having them & can never get too much.
From an Aussie website -
Australia is very lucky to have gum trees readily available (mostly in your own back yard) so birds can be supplied with branches, flowers, nuts & leaves they want all year round as well as making bird toys for them.
There are still some rumours going around that say eucalyptus is toxic to parrots or they can only have very limited leaves & branches but not flowers & nuts. This is untrue & I am not sure where this information keeps coming from. Eucalyptus branches, leaves, flowers & nuts should be readily available to your birds on a daily basis. there is no part of a Eucalypt that is toxic to parrots.
The leaves contain flavonoids & essential oil, rich in eucalyptol & cineole.
Eucalyptus combats bacteria, has anti fungal & anti viral powers as well as acting as an decongestant. It is also effective in respiratory treatments. The flavonoids lower blood sugar levels & eases aches & pains by increasing the blood flow.
There is occasionally some debate on whether Eucalyptus should be used as chew branches for Eclectus parrots. Eucalyptus is a hard wood & Eclectus cannot chew through them. This is said to discourage them from chewing. While this is actually true it doesn't mean you should discard Eucalyptus all together. Some eucalyptus are harder than others so try finding the softer one. Thinner branches & twigs of any Eucalyptus can easily be chewed. Tree stands are recommended to be made out of eucalyptus as they're strong & leaving the bark on eucalyptus means you parrot will have access to the oils when chewed which is a good health tonic for parrots. Eclectus thoroughly enjoy chewing eucalyptus leaves, flowers & nuts.
Eucalyptus is a readily available in Australia & branches should be made available to any parrot.
Crushing fresh gum leaves gives you the eucalyptus oils.
Dried or fresh crushed gum leaves or fresh can be used for nesting materials to keep away mites.
This is particularly popular for budgie breeders.
Hang gum tree branches full of leaves, nuts & flowers in your birds cage & on their stands. They will always benefit from having them & can never get too much.
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Pedro
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- 2 Budgies, 3 Cockatiels, 6 GCC'S, 2 Crimson Bellie Conures, 9 Sun Conures, 2 Major Mitchells, 12 Eclectus parrots of various ages, 2 BF Amazons, 2 Hahn's Macaw's, 1 Red Tail Black Too
Look as a rule of thumb, if in doubt leave it out & never give branches that are sappy. That said i have a few species of parrots including Green Cheeks & never have a problem with native trees. Like Amber i also live in Australia.
Go to your local garden center & ask what variety of Eucalyptus you have in your area then google to see if they are actually toxic to parrots. If however you see wild birds feed from the trees they should be OK.
I use bottlebrush, gums, T Trees & even some varieties of palm nuts for my birds to entertain themselves with.
Go to your local garden center & ask what variety of Eucalyptus you have in your area then google to see if they are actually toxic to parrots. If however you see wild birds feed from the trees they should be OK.
I use bottlebrush, gums, T Trees & even some varieties of palm nuts for my birds to entertain themselves with.
Adz
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I use Bottlebrush too Pedro, Loco loves the flowers!
Amber - Eucalyptus are native to Australia, they were introduced to the US during the 1850's goldrush.
Amber - Eucalyptus are native to Australia, they were introduced to the US during the 1850's goldrush.
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