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Pinecones?
« on: July 09, 2012, 02:09:52 PM »
I read on another forum that pine cones are safe for chins and they love them?

true?

what must be done to them and what kind?

Thanks!             ;)
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Re: Pinecones?
« Reply #1 on: August 14, 2012, 05:32:39 PM »
Is anyone able to comment on this?
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Re: Pinecones?
« Reply #2 on: August 14, 2012, 06:54:35 PM »
I wish I could but I just don't know. Since different parts of the pine and different species of pine have different concentrations of oil in them I suspect it can be potentially harmful. That's the best I can answer.
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Re: Pinecones?
« Reply #3 on: August 15, 2012, 08:57:19 AM »
I agree.  I wouldn't risk it.
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Re: Pinecones?
« Reply #4 on: August 15, 2012, 12:25:49 PM »
Thanks for the advice, ill take it! ;)
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Re: Pinecones?
« Reply #5 on: August 15, 2012, 06:44:48 PM »
I have just started trying them and have given them to my 20 + chins several times. Yes the chins loved them. Make sure they have never been sprayed. ::nod::
I washed, rinsed, boiled and baked them in a slow oven.
I did wait until I heard others have used them with no problems. :blush2:
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Re: Pinecones?
« Reply #6 on: August 20, 2012, 04:17:35 PM »
You can buy them ( at a high price) from pet stores.
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