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Post by debf54 on Jul 4, 2021 0:57:45 GMT -5
I'm getting my new baby in 2 days. He doesn't have a name yet. I waiting until I meet him. He's not quite weaned yet but I am experienced in hand feeding so we should be ok. I was wondering what wood would best to make toy out of. Is pine (like from the lumber yard)? I have soft maple trees in my yard that are always losing branches and wondered if they were ok. Thanks
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Post by cnyguy on Jul 4, 2021 20:02:01 GMT -5
I'm sure you're counting the hours until your new feathered friend comes home.  Most pine is listed as a safe wood, as long as any sap has dried up; that shouldn't be a problem with pine from a lumberyard. Maple is safe too. Any wood should be cleaned and disinfected before use, especially if it was collected from outdoors. Here's a detailed list of safe and unsafe types of wood: safe and unsafe wood
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Post by Caseysmom on Jul 5, 2021 7:55:55 GMT -5
That’s a great list resource. I believe my friend used to wash the branches thoroughly then bake them in the oven for a couple of hours at a low temperature like 200. I am not sure exactly but if you searched you could find instructions
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