Non toxic tree stumps

Willowsmum

Mama Doe

• May 24, 2014

• #1

I can't find any answers via google ! :lol:

I need to know what tree stumps are safe because I really want to carry on creating a natural environment for my bunnies but I worry so much that I will give them something toxic

Anybody got a list of non toxic trees safe for bunnies?:wave:

 

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Jackaroonie

Mama Doe

• May 24, 2014

• #2

I have no idea but would love to know where to get stumps

 

Willowsmum

Mama Doe

• May 24, 2014

• #3

jackaroonie1997 said:

I have no idea but would love to know where to get stumps

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Yeh me too!


I thought I might put an ad on gumtree and freecycle etc in hopes a tree surgeon will answer! :thumb: but I thought it would be better if I asked specifically for a type of tree stump? :wave:

 

Dustyrabbit

Warren Veteran

• May 24, 2014

• #4

Apple would be a safe bet.

 

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nessar

Warren Veteran

• May 24, 2014

• #5

Dustyrabbit said:

Apple would be a safe bet.

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:thumb: or pear.

I'd avoid willow, as I imagine that the salicins (spelling?) will be more highly concentrated in the tree trunk.

Not sure on any others, sorry.

 

elmoandfern

Mama Doe

• May 24, 2014

• #6

i would go with apple or pear too, or hazel? thats safe isnt it?

 

Willowsmum

Mama Doe

• May 24, 2014

• #7

What about the "common" ones like silver birch...? I was thinking of ones that are more likely to be cut down??

 

Zoobec

Moderator

Staff member

• May 25, 2014

• #8

Hawthorn and birch is safe, I assume this means silver birch is safe too. I have lots of sycamore logs, and when I searched I found conflicting information as to whether it was safe or not.

 

MightyMax

Banned

• May 25, 2014

• #9

I have used apple and pear logs a lot for my rabbits. Hazel is also good, but I've never had any.

 

William

Wise Old Thumper

• May 25, 2014

• #10

I think oak is safe. At least, my bunnies have never had adverse effects from my live oak stump (think it's Live anyway). Originally the stump was just for me because I thought it looked cool but then later on when I had bunnies free ranging my bedroom they'd sit on top of the stump and such.

 

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nessar

Warren Veteran

• May 25, 2014

• #11

William said:

I think oak is safe. At least, my bunnies have never had adverse effects from my live oak stump (think it's Live anyway). Originally the stump was just for me because I thought it looked cool but then later on when I had bunnies free ranging my bedroom they'd sit on top of the stump and such.

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Oak foliage and acorns are dangerous, but I don't know about the bark.

 

Willowsmum

Mama Doe

• May 25, 2014

• #12

Thanks everyone :wave:

I think I'll start by putting an advert on gumtree and stuff......I hope someone will reply, I only need a few logs/stumps! I just think it's the best thing for bunnies be jumping on and over I've been itching to get some for ages :thumb: I can't wait to them using them

 

William

Wise Old Thumper

• May 25, 2014

• #13

nessar said:

Oak foliage and acorns are dangerous, but I don't know about the bark.

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Yeah I have some oaks in my yard so I'm always careful my buns don't eat any leaves. I'm not sure if they've chewed the bark on the stump before. Probably not, they're not into chewing things. So I wouldn't give oak logs to any bun that's a chewer in case it is toxic.