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Post by Liz on Jul 10, 2007 20:29:06 GMT
I know that several bird breeders use eucalyptus branches and leaves in their aviary's and the birds supposedly love it.  However, I've also read accounts of birds dying from eating eucalyptus.  Are only some parts of eucalyptus trees safe, or are there toxic and safe varieties? Can anybody shed some light on this? Has anyone used eucalyptus before? |
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Post by alexandra on Jul 11, 2007 7:00:02 GMT
hi i'm not completely sure i have bought a packet of Australian seed for cockatiels and it has dried eucalyptus in it so that must be safe. i think Karen or Sal might know  |
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Post by judy on Jul 11, 2007 7:24:20 GMT
not sure on this one either, I will google it and find out for you
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Post by silvercloud on Jul 13, 2007 10:31:19 GMT
Eucalyptus is safe for birds. The parrots and cockatoos here in oz eat the flowers and nuts and love a good chew on the branches with no ill effect. I use all of the above with my birds and have never had a problem. Some birds such as the red capped parrot (that's what my Elmo is) can only be found where certain species of eucalypts are found as they are essential for their diet and survival.
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Post by chickabee on Jul 14, 2007 0:57:49 GMT
I have large eucalyptus branches in my aviary and I have small branches in my cages indoors, on the odd occasion when the trees are in flower or I can get hold of branches with the nuts on them, my birds find them very enjoyable. I have seen places that sell chew bells and toys that are made from a selection of gum nuts and native tree nuts and branches only obtained in Australia, not sure what you can located were you are. I guess us aussie are a bit lucky having gum trees in our back yards.
As for reading about birds dying from eating the eucalyptus, guess you need to know where the eucalyptus products were obtained and if they had any toxins on them, I'm very particular where I get mine from, for example not from public areas as the local councils spray for weed eradication.
hope this helps, ask more questions if you need
Cheers
Deb
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Post by Liz on Jul 14, 2007 2:51:44 GMT
Thanks guys! |
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Post by Scully on Jul 17, 2007 18:52:41 GMT
funny this came up, i have just bought plant for my birds. Be awhile before they can enjoy it. What type of eucalptus is best, there is about 4 different ones we can get over here. i was hoping i bought the right one |
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Post by silvercloud on Jul 18, 2007 7:35:36 GMT
Which species can you get there? They should all be fine.
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Post by Admin on Jul 18, 2007 11:04:06 GMT
i dont know which one i bought, but i got some for my birdies last year and they sent me to conventry till i took it out  stroppy little feathers!  lol |
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Post by Scully on Jul 22, 2007 18:55:35 GMT
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Post by silvercloud on Jul 23, 2007 6:56:37 GMT
Oh cool, looks very pretty.
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However, I've also read accounts of birds dying from eating eucalyptus. 
Are only some parts of eucalyptus trees safe, or are there toxic and safe varieties? Can anybody shed some light on this? Has anyone used eucalyptus before? 
stroppy little feathers! 
lol