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Post by deguconvert on Aug 17, 2017 23:38:30 GMT
That has been my understanding. I'll ask a question. What do they smell like once they have been baked? Is the pine scent, stronger, less present, unchanged? Another question. What do they do with the pine cone? Do they strip it to get to the seed? Chew the needle/spine/thingys that make up the cone? How long have you been giving them? Have you noticed any wheezing, goopy eyes, or anything that would tell you they are reacting to something adversely?
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Post by bouncy on Aug 19, 2017 8:53:05 GMT
Don't panic! Maravilla has said already near the start of this thread that she gives hers pine cones, opened and closed, without problems.
May be worth me going through the the German sites and updating our lists?
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Post by deguconvert on Aug 19, 2017 17:37:01 GMT
Thank you, Bouncy. That would be great and much appreciated. If you undertake to do this, do it at your leisure.  |
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Post by misscatafer on Aug 22, 2017 21:39:36 GMT
Sorry I have not replied in so long! I think the pine smell is stronger.... But it may be the sap which comes out on the foil. They tend to chew on them and get the seeds out. I have never noticed any reaction... Think I have been giving them pine cones for around 6/7 months without issue but should I stop?
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Post by deguconvert on Aug 23, 2017 0:44:03 GMT
Not at all!! If they are doing well, and you see no adverse reactions, don't stop! It's a treat they enjoy and you are doing the roasting thing and such. I see no need to worry. Sorry to bring on the anxiety, love!
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Post by misscatafer on Aug 23, 2017 8:18:09 GMT
No no not at all, I was worried I had misread something, that is good then, they do like gnawing on them!
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Post by randomname on Aug 23, 2017 8:35:19 GMT
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Post by moletteuk on Aug 31, 2017 10:49:41 GMT
I've removed the comment in the original post about softwood bark, needles and pinecones as that seems to be out of date. clover all uk willow and birch species are safe, oak and cork are also safe. Any new developments are only likely to add more things to the safe list. The discrepancy you may find between our list and others is due to the theoretical risk of inhalation of dust for some species and possible risk of volatile phenols for softwoods, possible risk of tannins with oak etc. As anecdotal evidence builds up we are discovering that most of these theoretical risks are not an issue in real world scenarios. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2018 18:36:15 GMT
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Post by bouncy on Jun 3, 2018 23:56:45 GMT
I'm fairly certain they are OK. Bamboo is quite bitter to them, so they won't chew it like normal (means it'll last!)
Mine certainly have had the last three, and still live to tell the tale.
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Post by ntg on Jun 4, 2018 9:17:07 GMT
The top looks like sand blasted grapevine which is safe.
Liana, I'm not sure about. I know it's a type of vine from South America but my only inkling is that it should be safe as I can see cases of it being used for bird perches and the bird world are even more cautious than we are about safe woods.
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Post by moletteuk on Jun 4, 2018 15:45:24 GMT
White acacia and java are OK, they are using lianas in Germany, so that looks OK too. I would remove the lichens and mosses. I do wish they would give scientific names for species.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 4, 2018 19:47:12 GMT
Awesome!!! So cheap and the pieces that have come are awesome! I definitely recommend that those who don’t have trees at their disposal give it a go!
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Newborn Degu
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Post by mizz on Feb 15, 2019 19:36:20 GMT
Hi getting 2 Degus in Monday fostering for blue cross rescue got hugs cage and lots of toys, hammocks etc. I just want to check normal bamboo garden canes are ok and also cheapest place to get grapevine branch thanks. I have rabbits Ais gonna use hay/shredded paper for bedding and Terrecoa pots for giddy holes etc
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Post by moletteuk on Feb 15, 2019 20:15:12 GMT
It looks like garden bamboo canes are fumigated so if you air them first and they aren't for eating or much chewing, I think they should be OK, but it depends what you want them for. I've never bought grapevine, if you do a forum search I think others have bought it. If possible I would recommend fresh, natural branches with buds and leaves from our safe wood list because degus love to chew and eat those.
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Post by bouncy on Feb 16, 2019 17:50:31 GMT
Although we all know there are exceptions, I've read that bamboo tastes quite bitter to them, so they tend not to chew/eat it. When mine have had fresh bamboo from my mum, they only eat the leaves.
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Post by deguden on Jul 28, 2020 7:34:16 GMT
Hello everyone, I recently collected some twigs from a local apple tree. I have cleaned them but was wondering whether I should dry them before giving them to my goo's.
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Post by moletteuk on Jul 28, 2020 9:04:02 GMT
Yes, give them a couple of hours to dry first so they don't get crud stuck all over as soon as you put them in.
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lindie
Foraging Degu
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Post by lindie on Aug 24, 2021 14:56:52 GMT
Is teak wood safe?
I found some teak wood ledges in a petshop online which look really cool.
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Post by deguconvert on Aug 24, 2021 21:29:15 GMT
No, I don't believe Teak is safe. The resin in it is not safe for degus.
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