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Expert: - 3/12/2007


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I have a female parakeet 1year old. She chews on everything which I know is normal for keets, I wanted to know if there are any woods that she should not chew on. Maybe ones that will splinter and hurt her.

Thanks,

Dee

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Hi, Dee.  Thanks for posting!

Yes, parrots love to chew on things!  Have you tried different types of toys that are safe for chewing?  I don't know much about the types of wood that would splinter, but I would recommend you think about buying wood and/or wooden toys made especially for birds.  Check out my favorite parrot supply house for examples:

www.drsfostersmith.com

They sell wood you can make your own bird toys from, which would be ideal for your keet to chew on.

Chrys

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I`ve been raising/breeding/handfeeding/selling parrots for over 20 years (parakeets/budgies, cockatiels, 6 subspecies of conures, parrotlets, amazons, lovebirds, etc.). I've been published in "Budgies" and "Cockatiels" offered by Bow Tie Productions, and have written avian articles for publication in England. I can provide advice in raising healthy birds, handfeeding/weaning babies, some health problems, nail/beak/wing clipping, general husbandry, etc. I also have experience with racing/showing homing pigeons. I cannot diagnose specific illness over this website. If you suspect your bird is ill or if you have an emergency, contact a certified avian veterinarian or emergency pet clinic ASAP.

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Over 20 years breeding/raising/handfeeding/selling 15 different species of parrots.

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American Federation of Aviculture, completed Level I course, Fundamentals of Aviculture. Keeping/breeding parrots and other birds for over 20 years.

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