Budgerigars like nothing better than to get into the leaves.

 

 

 

 

No only does it give them something to do, it's good for them. There are many Vitamins, Minerals and trace elements that are found in Gum Leaves, Bark and and Branches.

 

Any variety is good but be sure to wash it to get rid of any Wild bird droppings and inscets that will infest your Aviaries.

Edited March 22, 200817 yr by KAZ

Looks like they are having a ball

I like the way you attach it to the wall - very cool :hap:

Edited March 22, 200817 yr by **Liv**

I have some PVC Saddles for Electrical Conduit screwed to the wall. The branches slide in and out. No problems.

Best to introduce it to the birds slowly. The wild budgie has evolved with the tree for hundreds of thousands of years. They are very hardy and can survive in extremes.

There domestic mutated cousins I believe are not as hardy and can over do it.

There is no doubt that it is beneficial.

 

The benefits of Eucalyptus tree

 

Trace elements and lysine (the breeding protein) are found in the bark and leaves and breeding hens will shred these materials in an effort to take in these essential nutrients. Methionine (an essential sulphurous amino acid) is found in Eucalyptus leaves and is important in the prevention of beak and claw disorders as well as contributing to healthy feather development. Vitamin C in the form of ascorbic acid is also found in Eucalyptus leaves and, perhaps above all, they provide your pet bird with the Dietary Fiber that is lacking in commercially manufactured supplements.Contained in the oil in the leaves are medicinal properties that stimulate the immune system and promote a strong natural resistance to disease. The addition of Eucalyptus leaves to the diet can also put a stop to upper respiratory infections before they get out of hand. They’re bacteriocidal too and act against internal (gut) parasites so they keep your pet healthy

Thats great information Throwback. One interesting point. Vitamin C is one of only a few vitamins that Budgies don't need. Though I do feed mine on Oranges and they love it.

My Birds Love their Gum Leaves I have sooo Many trees here and it is a treat for them once a fortnight : )

Edited March 22, 200817 yr by KAZ
fixed spelling GIM to GUM

Gah this is frustrating. My own gum tree is way too tall for me to pick branches off! I must go for a wander and try to find a tree that no one owns (neighbours might be a little annoyed if I start ripping branches off their tree). I've been using the branches that fall off the tree as perches (after a good scrub of course) but the leaves were no good.

I'm sure it won't look too strange...

Doesn't take them long.