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bendoslendo · 01-30-2010, 06:27 PM

Hello all! We will be celebrating the birthday of a friend's parrot soon. When I asked what is a good parrot gift my friend said he likes sticks.

Well because of my hobby, I happen to have some nice sticks! I plan to dry out some cannabis stem/branches and maybe tie them together. Is there anything I have to do to the stems first? I really dont want to get my friends beloved pet sick!

Also, any tips on preparing stems/branches for our feathered friends?

P.D.S · 01-30-2010, 06:41 PM

yeah dont give birds those stems they are harmful, Pot is harmful/deadly to birds and parrots in particular. get some manzanita (sp?) or other hard non acidic woods for your friends bird. The bird will not only be happy to have a new toy but will stay healthy. Also you shouldn't smoke round the bird they will die quickly from second hand smoke. if you have any other questions id be glad to help

bendoslendo · 01-30-2010, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by P.D.S

yeah dont give birds those stems they are harmful, Pot is harmful/deadly to birds and parrots in particular. get some manzanita (sp?) or other hard non acidic woods for your friends bird. The bird will not only be happy to have a new toy but will stay healthy. Also you shouldn't smoke round the bird they will die quickly from second hand smoke. if you have any other questions id be glad to help

Wow man, thanks so much! I'm real glad I posted here before killing my friends bird! He's turning 27 and I'd hate to be the reason there was no 28th. I guess I'll find some boring bird toys at the pet shop

Ickis · 02-23-2010, 04:58 AM

My friends African Grey is 20 years old and has sat on his shoulder for a lot of joint and bong sessions over the last 19 years or so. Well sometimes he would be climbing on my friends bicycle while we played cards or D & D. That bird inhaled too.

GrnMtnGrwr · 02-23-2010, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by P.D.S

yeah dont give birds those stems they are harmful, Pot is harmful/deadly to birds and parrots in particular.

Really?

NiteTiger · 02-23-2010, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by P.D.S

yeah dont give birds those stems they are harmful, Pot is harmful/deadly to birds and parrots in particular.

Can you cite your source please? Since cannabis is non-toxic for every other creature I've encountered, I'm stunned I've never heard about this, and would like to read more.

Especially since hemp seed is used in birdseed all over the world, and considered a very healthy seed due to it's high fatty acid content, I'm amazed the stems would be so toxic!

Bumble Buddy · 02-23-2010, 07:36 AM

Something to watch out for is fumes from Teflon pans that have been heated up too high, possibly very toxic to birds. Also watch out for things like ceiling fans. And yes, they like branches a lot, you can mount some criss-cross in the cage so that the bird can climb all around, I've also seen manzanita wood used for perches though I don't know why that was so. Some wood they will chew right up but thats ok too cause they like it.

I've seen all sorts of parrots and other birds rooting through large quantities of pot, mostly bales of Mexi-Brick

, with no problems, they love the seeds and devour them with gusto. A determined bird can really shred a bale

. I've also seen birds around pot smoke, probably not good for 'em but they never seemed to mind, and some that seemed to like it even...

? Crazy birds, I love 'em.

02-23-2010, 07:43 AM

lots of play and foraging toys too

gdbud · 02-23-2010, 07:48 AM

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Can you cite your source please? Since cannabis is non-toxic for every other creature I've encountered, I'm stunned I've never heard about this, and would like to read more.

Especially since hemp seed is used in birdseed all over the world, and considered a very healthy seed due to it's high fatty acid content, I'm amazed the stems would be so toxic!

As a bird I'm interested as well!

P.D.S · 02-23-2010, 05:52 PM

Look it up, do i really need to tell you that my significant other is an ornithologist and she over sees the diet and nutrition of the birds in an entire zoo. Also nitetiger i said the plant is harmful not the seeds

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P.D.S Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 370	yeah dont give birds those stems they are harmful, Pot is harmful/deadly to birds and parrots in particular. get some manzanita (sp?) or other hard non acidic woods for your friends bird. The bird will not only be happy to have a new toy but will stay healthy. Also you shouldn't smoke round the bird they will die quickly from second hand smoke. if you have any other questions id be glad to help __________________ Quote: Originally Posted by whodi nice PDS.. keep the updates coming.. i'll probably pull my willy out soon and watch it grow.
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02-23-2010, 07:36 AM	#7
Bumble Buddy Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 499	Something to watch out for is fumes from Teflon pans that have been heated up too high, possibly very toxic to birds. Also watch out for things like ceiling fans. And yes, they like branches a lot, you can mount some criss-cross in the cage so that the bird can climb all around, I've also seen manzanita wood used for perches though I don't know why that was so. Some wood they will chew right up but thats ok too cause they like it. I've seen all sorts of parrots and other birds rooting through large quantities of pot, mostly bales of Mexi-Brick , with no problems, they love the seeds and devour them with gusto. A determined bird can really shred a bale . I've also seen birds around pot smoke, probably not good for 'em but they never seemed to mind, and some that seemed to like it even... ? Crazy birds, I love 'em.
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02-23-2010, 05:52 PM	#10
P.D.S Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 370	Look it up, do i really need to tell you that my significant other is an ornithologist and she over sees the diet and nutrition of the birds in an entire zoo. Also nitetiger i said the plant is harmful not the seeds __________________ Quote: Originally Posted by whodi nice PDS.. keep the updates coming.. i'll probably pull my willy out soon and watch it grow.
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02-23-2010, 04:58 AM	#4
Ickis Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,040	My friends African Grey is 20 years old and has sat on his shoulder for a lot of joint and bong sessions over the last 19 years or so. Well sometimes he would be climbing on my friends bicycle while we played cards or D & D. That bird inhaled too.
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02-23-2010, 07:43 AM	#8
ellipsis Guest Posts: n/a	lots of play and foraging toys too
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