Posted September 1, 2007 All wood should be taken from areas that have not been sprayed with chemicals. They should also be away from busy roads where car-exhausts won't have affected them. Thoroughly wash (in hot salted water) and allow to fully dry before giving it to the chins. If necessary, dry the wood in a warm oven. If your chin is not used to eating/chewing wood - give a tiny amount at first - and gradually increase it over a period of weeks. Be aware that some woods turn a chinchillas pee bright orange. This is nothing to worry about. The following are all regarded as safe - but if in doubt - don't feed it!! Apple, pear, medlar and hawthorn. Rose and bramble prunings are enjoyed (watch out - they may be too prickly for some chins) Elm Mulberry Poplar Aspen Ash Birch Lime (not the citrus wood - but the common UK Limetree) Sycamore Willow - with the exception of white willow. Hazel Pine wood is safe (kiln dried - not fresh pine) Thoroughly washed and dried "old" pinecones can also be given. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
