Question about wood

[Terry57]

My hubby picked up a couple of these toys that are meant for rodents because they were on clearance, and I cannot tell what kind of wood they are. I am afraid to use them for toy parts in case it is a non safe wood. Can anyone tell by looking at it? It doesn't say anywhere what kind of wood, just that is is safe for rodents.

http://ca-en.hagen.com/Small-Animal/Accessories/Cage-Acces.-Natural-Wood/61409

Thanks for any help anybody can give

 

[JerseyWendy]

Looking at the photo in the link, I'd say there are several different types of wood there. I have no clue what types though, sorry.

I also read that non toxic glue was used for assembly, and that sent off alarm bells.

 

[Terry57]

That's what I was worried about. Maybe we could use them for the small birds who don't chew as a bridge? Do you think it would still be unsafe?

 

[JerseyWendy]

Personally, no, I wouldn't. I'd just be too afraid something unsafe "could" be ingested.

 

[BirdyMomma]

I would be too worried.

 

[Terry57]

Hmmm...so does this mean I need to buy a rodent?lolol
I think I will actually just donate them to the animal shelter. They have guinea pigs and rabbits there who may enjoy it
Thank you for all your help!

 

[MomtoPercy]

Have you thought of contacting the supplier to ask for detailed info? I did that recently with a local supplier and when I explained the reason for my concern, they went out of their way to find exact manufacturing specs for me.

 

[Terry57]

I hadn't thought of that, Michelle Thanks for the idea!

 

[hacatta]

i use that one to,easy to work with,i use the wood for toys.
Which from looking is like that one.
They do not use glue on it,i believe it is a general text they just use by all their rodent toys.

 

[Terry57]

Thanks hacatta! I just emailed Hagen to make sure of what they use. Will post when they get back to me

 

[Terry57]

I finally got my answer back, and they use Fir for wood and EVA Melt Adhesive for glue. So I am donating these to the Humane Society for their rodents just to be safe