Debbie Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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