Woods.....

[unknown]

I've read and read on this subject and everyone states something differnet.
Can someone please tell me if, how and why kiln dried Spruce wood is TOXIC
to a chinchilla?

It much alike with pine so seriously, if my chinchilla chews on some dried
Spruce is it going to die or what is the worst that would happen....if
anything at all!! I've read it would be fine to use in replace of
pine....and I believe I've exposed my chinchilla to a block that was kiln
dried Spuce and so far he is healthy and fine as ever..

Thanks for any info.

[Nic]

Kiln dried is fine (Pine and Spruce). The problem is that fresh pine
contains phenol oils (I assume spruce also has these). So basically with
Pine and Spruce I would ensure no fresh wood is given, only kiln dried wood.

Safe woods include Apple, Pear, Willow, Kiln Dried Pine, Manzanita, and
Hazelnut.
Unsafe Woods include Juniper, Cedar, Walnut, Fresh Pine, Plum, Cherry, and
wood from a citrus fruit tree.
Some say these others are ok but others have said they are not:- Birch,
Lime, Ash, Oak

Hope that helps
Nic
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Post by unknown
I've read and read on this subject and everyone states something differnet.
Can someone please tell me if, how and why kiln dried Spruce wood is TOXIC
to a chinchilla?
It much alike with pine so seriously, if my chinchilla chews on some dried
Spruce is it going to die or what is the worst that would happen....if
anything at all!! I've read it would be fine to use in replace of
pine....and I believe I've exposed my chinchilla to a block that was kiln
dried Spuce and so far he is healthy and fine as ever..
Thanks for any info.

[Betti Cogswell]

I am not sure it is, kiln dried aromatic woods are pretty safe, those of
the pine/spruce group. it is when they are not dried they are not safe,
and it is not toxicity it is the respiratory effects of the aromatic
woods, which has been studied in other small animals.

Post by unknown
I've read and read on this subject and everyone states something differnet.
Can someone please tell me if, how and why kiln dried Spruce wood is TOXIC
to a chinchilla?
It much alike with pine so seriously, if my chinchilla chews on some dried
Spruce is it going to die or what is the worst that would happen....if
anything at all!! I've read it would be fine to use in replace of
pine....and I believe I've exposed my chinchilla to a block that was kiln
dried Spuce and so far he is healthy and fine as ever..
Thanks for any info.

[unknown]

Thanks for confirming that.....I was a bit worried that it would harm my
chin's.
I know its dried wood so it won't be a problem. Really....thanks.

[unknown]

Would anyone know if "wicker" material, Non-finished, is bad for a chin to
chew? I have an old basket and my chin likes to sit in it...but is it bad if
he chews it? Thanks again

[Drew Carter]

Post by unknown
Would anyone know if "wicker" material, Non-finished, is bad for a chin to
chew? I have an old basket and my chin likes to sit in it...but is it bad if
he chews it? Thanks again

I don't see why not. As long as it's not finished, I can think of no reason
for a chin to have a chew. :)
Drew

[Nic]

I would consider wicker to be safe for chins to chew provided no stains or
varnishes have been used on it :^)
Nic
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http://www.chinchillacymru.co.uk -hosting Nibbles Online Pet Supplies

Post by unknown
Would anyone know if "wicker" material, Non-finished, is bad for a chin to
chew? I have an old basket and my chin likes to sit in it...but is it bad if
he chews it? Thanks again