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sushi_78 · 02-15-2022, 12:02 AM

I looked on a degu Facebook group (degu groups are good sources of information on woods as degus gnaw so much) and found that alder is unsafe as it has cytotoxic effects. I also found that maple is considered unsafe but couldn't find the reason.

Woods that are safe to use for toys include kiln-dried pine, spruce, birch, basswood, poplar, apple, pear and hazel.

02-15-2022, 12:02 AM
sushi_78 Hamster Overlord Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: London Posts: 763	Re: Safe wood? I looked on a degu Facebook group (degu groups are good sources of information on woods as degus gnaw so much) and found that alder is unsafe as it has cytotoxic effects. I also found that maple is considered unsafe but couldn't find the reason. Woods that are safe to use for toys include kiln-dried pine, spruce, birch, basswood, poplar, apple, pear and hazel.