Chapelwood birdhouse safe?

[alex991]

Found a really nice perfect sized bird house in P@H for a sand bath as it is deep and would keep it all in.

It is made of chapelwood, is this safe?

[ntg]

I think Chapelwood is the make... The wood will be treated for outdoor use so I don't know how safe it will be and so, wouldn't feel right giving you an answer on it.

[moletteuk]

Is it this? www.petsathome.com/shop/robin-nesting-box-by-chapelwood-34904

It's actually a great idea for a sand bath, but unfortunately the wood is treated so it's not safe for degus

[jenowuk]

You could always check out the chinchilla baths, which are safe:-

www.petsathome.com/shop/living-world-chinchilla-bath-house-by-hagen-34718

[alex991]

Oh thats a shame Yeah it is Molette.

Jeno - I did see that one but its way too big for a couple of degus :/ would look out of place, not very natural.

[moletteuk]

It's such a nice design idea, maybe you could make one if you are handy.

If not the ceramic chinchilla one in the shape of a salt pot is nice, if a bit pricey, or fishbowl style glass one is good.

[dyzired]

I use this for my sand bath. It's not the most natural looking things but it works very well. It has a plastic rim but they don't bother with it. I keep theirs in their cage all the time, and I use this wooden flexible ladder and hook it to the side and it helps them climb in and out (although its not very tall and have no problem jumping in and out)

[jenowuk]

Here's another chinchilla bath, which is a smaller size:-

www.monsterpetsupplies.co.uk/p-11110-savic-wellness-chinchilla-sand-bath.aspx?gclid=CMzS2f_DvbMCFXDLtAodXCMAqA

Or you could try a parrot/cockatiel bath, which you hang on the side of the cage. My old goos had this one and loved it. Only thing is, as it's not fully covered, you do end up replacing the sand more often!

www.monsterpetsupplies.co.uk/p-15650-ferplast-l101-bath.aspx?v=27246