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This topic has 24sd replies, 10 voices, and was last updated 7 years, 6 months ago by sarahthegemini.

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- 04/25/2017 at 11:09 AM
  sarahthegemini
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  Thinking these might be fun for the buns, all it says is natural wood. Are there any woods that aren’t safe for rabbits?
- 04/25/2017 at 11:47 AM
  Luna
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  There are some woods that are toxic, but I don’t think any of the ones I can think of would be used to make those blocks: certain fruit tree branches, non-kiln dried pine, plywood, and I can’t remember if oak is ok or not or if it’s just red oak that is not ok.
- 04/25/2017 at 11:49 AM
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  Just had a google and the same product came up on Tesco.com and in the item description it says beechwood. I’m sure I’ve seen somewhere that this is unsafe. Although others might be able to say otherwise on that. They do look good though. I’ve thought about letting my two play with my children’s old wooden blocks but they are coloured and I think it’s too risky if they chew those types
- 04/25/2017 at 12:04 PM
  sarahthegemini
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  Thanks for the input guys, hopefully we’ll get some more opinions. Eddyw, I looked at colourful blocks too but thought these might be safer.
  
  I want to get them plastic lego blocks too (big ones, for little kids) to knock down
- 04/25/2017 at 12:05 PM
  Vienna Blue in France
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  Beech is ok i think….l Az ??!!
- 04/25/2017 at 1:00 PM
  ThorBunny
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  This site says that beech wood is unsafe for rabbits:
  
  http://bunnyproof.com/what-types-of-wood-can-rabbits-chew-on
  
  Although I’m sure this is referring to fresh beech wood, if they are using this for children’s toys it may be treated in some way (like oven dried) that might get rid of toxins?
- 04/25/2017 at 1:30 PM
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  https://www.thespruce.com/safe-woods-and-plants-for-rabbits-1239351
  
  This is a site I saw today about safe/unsafe woods. Also just come across someone who has posted this same one in the forum today too
- 04/25/2017 at 1:33 PM
  sarahthegemini
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  I’ve emailed the seller to query whether the wood has been treated. Hopefully hear back soon!
- 04/25/2017 at 2:33 PM
  Azerane
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  If beechwood is on the toxic list, I wouldn’t be using them. Look for something made of pine, or just get a length of pine from the hardware store and cut some blocks off of it to different sizes
- 04/25/2017 at 4:01 PM
  sarahthegemini
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  Okey dokey, I’ll avoid unless the seller tells me the wood is pine. Thanks everyone
- 04/26/2017 at 7:05 AM
  Vienna Blue in France
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  OK – so I got confused…..
  
  Az told me (in my willow post from a while back, which I’ve just gone back and checked) that BIRCH is safe for bunnies….
  
  You’ve got to give me soooome credit for memory – It begins with the same letter and has 5 letters in it !
  
  So BIRCH IS ok !!!! NOT beech. My mistake. Apologies for any confusion.
- 04/27/2017 at 2:13 AM
  jerseygirl
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  I thought beech was safe also. On the medirabbit site, it shows a pic of rabbits eating beech leaves and twigs they were given. Then lists safe trees and shrubs and doesn’t list beech.
  btw, I stumbled on a beech/birch joke just now and was all set to copy it here…until I read the punchline. Lol. Maybe not PG enough for the BB forum.
- 04/27/2017 at 3:37 AM
  sarahthegemini
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  Well jersey] now i’m intrigued…
- 04/27/2017 at 6:09 AM
  Q8bunny
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  Giant LEGOs!
  
  What a great idea!
- 04/27/2017 at 6:35 AM
  sarahthegemini
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  The seller got back to me but didn’t actually specify the wood altho they said it isn’t treated and it’s safe for children so assume it’s okay for buns. I’m going to leave it tho as I can’t be sure. Such a shame!
- 04/27/2017 at 6:37 AM
  sarahthegemini
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  Posted By Q8bunny on 4/27/2017 6:09 AM
  Giant LEGOs!
  
  What a great idea!
  
  I’m sure they’ll be a big hit!
- 04/27/2017 at 6:49 AM
  Bam
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  It looks like beech. I’ve given my buns fresh beech leaves in early spring, when they’re soft and very light green and humans can eat them. I’ve seen wild rabbits nibble on beech saplings in the spring.
- 04/27/2017 at 6:52 AM
  Vienna Blue in France
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  Chewie loooooves a bit of BEACH !!
- 05/05/2017 at 5:20 AM
  sarahthegemini
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  I’m patiently waiting for the bunny’s lego blocks to arrive And a new rattle
- 05/05/2017 at 6:58 AM
  Bam
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  And we are patiently waiting for pix of the little ones and their new toys
- 05/09/2017 at 3:22 PM
  sarahthegemini
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  I’ll try and get a picture tomorrow when the lighting is better So far tho they are not quite sure what to do with the lego
- 05/16/2017 at 2:23 PM
  sarahthegemini
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  Not the best pic but here’s Peanut investigating the lego abomination that I built
  
  Edit: Not sure why it’s sideways
- 05/16/2017 at 2:37 PM
  vanessa
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  Maybe your camera was sideways 😉 lol
- 05/16/2017 at 2:39 PM
  vanessa
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  Here ya go 😉
- 05/16/2017 at 2:45 PM
  sarahthegemini
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  Thank you Vanessa
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