perches from trees around my house

[meandmybirds]

I was wondering what kind of trees are safe for conures and macaws, I have trees around my house, apples, dogwood ect. are those safe for them? do I have to boil it or anything? thanks

 

[JerseyWendy]

Here are a few links for you

Safe and Toxic Plants for Pet Birds List, poisonous and toxic plants for pet birds, safe herbs for pet birds, safe flowers for pet birds, safe garden plants for pet birds, safe garden flowers for pet birds, safe seeds to grow for pet birds, safe hous

Toxic and Safe Plants/Trees for Birds - Household Poisons

 

[MonicaMc]

Bird; Birds: Safe, Toxic Trees, Woods. Safe Tree Wood. Parrots. Parrot cages.


If the trees have not been sprayed for anything, you can give them fresh and still green, with plenty of leaves! It provides a great natural enrichment for them!

My cherry headed conure (RIP) loved "his" apple tree!

Here's an image of Noel trying to go after some leaves on a tree at the park

And Casey also enjoyed it

Fresh branches (apple or elm) have also been a hit with the other birds!

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If they have been sprayed and/or around a lot of exhaust fumes, then you'll probably want to clean them up with a bleach/water bath and bake in the oven (I've heard different degrees and times in there) until dry. Or better yet.... find trees that aren't around any busy streets out in the country!

 

[meandmybirds]

thank you guys so much, very helpful information! your pics are beautiful!! I live in the country and we never spray anything on our trees!! I will have to cut some, they are our trees, so I know they are safe!!

 

[Birdlover11]

Apple trees are the best for perches, just make sure that you cleaned properly

 

[henpecked]

You have the list of toxic plants and know about pesticides and pollution. The other worry is diseases/parasites from wild birds. you could give your bird worms or other issues from wild bird droppings on the branches you give your pet. I'd dry/cure fresh branches in the sun or in the oven (200-250F for 30 min, at least, or until they start to "burn"). Just use common sense , if you can grow "safe" foliage , that would be best. In your area i'd look for Hickory trees, great material IMO.

 

[meandmybirds]

I will do that!, thank you!