2007-08-12 06:26:00 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Birds
Only if it a apple tree branch the other trees are poisonous to cockatiels, budgies and zebra finches
2007-08-12 08:24:49 · answer #1 · answered by Silly-Junos 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Yes, you can use any fruit tree branches. Its best to scald them first just to be on the safe side, you can do this by soaking it in boiling water, I usually do this overnight. If there is any mold then remove the effected area, but otherwise your bird will love stripping the branch, its also good for their feet as the unevenness of the branch helps their circulation and apparently helps guard against arthritis
2007-08-16 02:28:27 · answer #2 · answered by shelly c 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, definitely. If they are unsprayed. Look at the site the previous emailer has suggested for safe woods to use. Some that spring to mind are willow, apple, magnolia, pomegranate, grapevine, pear, grevillea, eucalyptus, melaleuca, bottlebrush and acacia. Supplying branches will exercise his feet when he perches on the different sizes, and will also give him something to nibble or chew. Wash them well and dry well before using. You can also use branches with leaves and flowers/fruit from the willow, magnolia, grapevine, acacia, hibiscus, pomegranate, bottlebrush, eucalyptus, melaleuca and grevillea - some of these last ones are found in their native enviornment (I know these grow in Florida).
Never use plastic perches or perches which are all of the same size, or those covered in "sandpaper" type coverings or cement perches which pet shops claim are for their nails. They are hopeless and do more harm than good. The best thing is natural branches.
2007-08-12 07:53:33 · answer #3 · answered by sweetgreenpea 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
YES-If you do the follwing...
Clean it of anything that's sharp or may cause harm to your Cockatiel. (Including bugs, leaves, broken sharp twigs, etc.)
Make sure that the branches are reachable so that the cockatiel can jump from one to another.
Your cockatiel might be frieghtened at first because it has never seen anything like it, so just put it in/by its cage, walk away, and the cockatiel might get curious and start to play with it!
Have fun with your cockatiel!
2007-08-13 14:22:31 · answer #4 · answered by alz alz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have put branches and leaves from Maple trees in my tiel's cage, as long as it's not from a Red Maple and the leaves are not dried up.
When leaves start to dry, take the them off.
2007-08-12 11:01:33 · answer #5 · answered by Bama 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CAROL P has given you the correct answer.just give the branches a washing down with dissinfectant.the 3 people who gave Carol p the thumbs down dont have a clue
2007-08-14 17:13:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just make sure the branches haven't been sprayed with anything...I use branches from fruit trees, like apple, cherry and pear...I still wash them before putting them in with the birds...all birds love to chew on them...
2007-08-12 09:26:32 · answer #7 · answered by Kerilyn 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i used to bred cockatreils and i used cherry, pear and apple trees branches in the cage.
make sure that the branches have been spread with chemicals. before putting them in the cage wash them and let them dry.
never use laburnum, privet and Laural they are poisonous.
2007-08-13 07:22:16 · answer #8 · answered by DARLENE C 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, make sure that the branches are not toxic to your bird, I recomend fruit tree branches. Be sure to bake the branches in the oven to kill all the nasty little things that can and will harm your bird. 15 miniutes on 350 is good.
2007-08-12 10:09:31 · answer #9 · answered by Jen 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I know that birds should have branches to nibble on, You must find out which are safe. Most fruit tree branches are o.k. I use apple. Make sure that you scrub them clean first.
2007-08-12 06:38:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋