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Chinchillas => Health => Topic started by: Adoptivma on August 31, 2007, 03:26:48 PM

Title: Are Pinecones Safe?
Post by: Adoptivma on August 31, 2007, 03:26:48 PM

I recieved an order of Organic Apple Twigs.  The vendor sells a variety of stuff for Chins & Rabbits.  Well, she packed some pinecones in with the order of Apple Twigs, but before I give any to my chins, I wanted to check with you all to find out if they're safe or not.  They're dry & woody.

Title: Re: Are Pinecones Safe?
Post by: ChinchillAZ on August 31, 2007, 06:53:05 PM

Pine cones do not contain the essential oils in the same ratio that pine wood does. Therefore, pinecones from untreated trees can be given to chins after they are scrubbed and baked. It is recommended that the seeds be removed first.

Title: Re: Are Pinecones Safe?
Post by: Adoptivma on September 03, 2007, 07:27:28 PM

I checked with the lady who sent the pinecones.  She said they are organic.  They aren't scrubbed or baked in an oven, but left to bake in the sun and do not contain seeds and they are very dry.  Would that still be too risky to give them to my chins?  They are very dry

Title: Re: Are Pinecones Safe?
Post by: ChinchillAZ on September 03, 2007, 07:35:13 PM

I would suggest scrubbing and baking it first.