Hi all,i was reading in the FAQ section regarding safe plants/branches but as i am not sure what this is called i dont if it is safe or not. I looks like a sort of eucalypt/gum.I was going to use it as a perch for booga. If so do i strip the leaves and nuts off or can she eat these?? and what is the best way to clean it??? thanks

I cannot be 100% sure BUT that looks exactly like some branches my husband put in my aviary once and poisoned a lot of my birds.

I cannot be 100% sure BUT that looks exactly like some branches my husband put in my aviary once and poisoned a lot of my birds.

 

 

oh okay..i wont use it just in case..the list includes citrus so i am assuming lemon tree branches are okay??? we have a large lemon tree on our block..i dont have chlorine bleach to clean them with is there another alternative???

thanks in advance kaz for your help

Maybe wash your safer branches with vinegar.

I use all fruit branches too .... Just be careful as some lemon varieties have thorns on the branches

thanks guys

There is a website and I used to have it book marked and I know I added it to this site so you may want to do a search that talks all about safe branches, the best thing is to always know what you are picking and make sure it has not been sprayed. I bake my branches (if they fit) in the oven on 250F (low) for 20 minutes and supervision that is what many sites say to do to kill the nasties.