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Need response soon please...
« on: September 07, 2012, 01:27:07 PM »

I have read in multiple places that birch is unsafe, but also in multiple others that IS safe. So is it or isn't it??? They sell it on. Tjs supplies...
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« Reply #1 on: September 07, 2012, 02:57:07 PM »

I don't think any wood is exactly free from toxins. In this case you might want to get someone to comment that has experience using birch with chinchillas. Considering birch shows up on lists of wood that is known to be hazardous to wood workers and published in a scientific journal I'm a little skeptical.

http://www.woodbin.com/ref/etc/wood_toxicity_table.htm
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« Reply #2 on: September 08, 2012, 08:54:11 PM »

some birch is safe, while others arent
http://www.happyhealthychinchilla.com/chinchilla-safe-and-unsafe-wood-varieties/

that list also mentions willow.

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« Reply #3 on: September 12, 2012, 07:50:23 PM »

Thanks!
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