Can i use pine wood to use for chews and what type of wood can i use

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- 03/14/2016 at 11:32 PM
  lovenova123
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  OK so i don’t have any chews but i do have cardboard but he does not chew it and i don’t have any money right now to buy some chews for him so would i be able to use pine wood or other types of wood to use as wood chews for now?
- 03/15/2016 at 12:07 AM
  BinkyBunny
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  As long as the wood is untreated (no fire stupidants, etc) – the pine wood is fine. Other untreated popular wood that is safe to chew include willow, birch, poplar. Best to get thick blocks — stay away from popsicle stick size as they are more likely to splinter (especially soft wood like pine).
- 03/15/2016 at 2:33 AM
  Bam
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  Apple sticks/twigs are also good for them. Mine get apple twigs fresh from the tree several times a week. Just make sure no pesticides have been used.
- 03/16/2016 at 9:41 AM
  lovenova123
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  thank you i didn’t know you can use apple twigs or birch etc.
- 03/16/2016 at 10:37 AM
  lovenova123
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  i have one more question do you have to do something to the wood if you cut a tree down
- 03/16/2016 at 4:25 PM
  Bam
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  That mostly depends on where you live. In cold climates apple and willow and other bunny-safe trees that have no pesticides on them can be served freshly cut. If you’re in a hotter climate it’s sometimes recommended that you rinse and then bake the twigs/branches in the oven on low heat for a couple of hours before you serve them.
  
  I live in a cold climate so my buns get twigs and branches directly off the trees. Apple is their favorite but they like willow too.
  
  If you cut down a whole tree you should cut it up and store the wood somewhere where rot and funghi won’t get to it, that way your bun will have good chewing wood for many years.
- 03/18/2016 at 9:07 AM
  lovenova123
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  thank you
- 04/10/2016 at 5:27 PM
  Beetiza
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  Aspen is also good, my rabbits love it
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