China Fir Trees

Mo & Stubbins & Vani

Mo & Stubbins & Vani

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Hi! :)
I bought my guinea pigs some new hides without checking the type of wood they were made of. :doh:
Can guinea pigs eat wood from China Fir Trees?
 
Robin_ said:
I’m pretty sure china fir is safe for rodents. :)
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Thank you. :)
I wasn't really sure. I read a few articles stating that Fir Trees are not safe for piggies, but I believe that China Fir Trees are there own specific group (not associated with the general "fir group").
 
Hi! :)
I just wanted to know if anyone else knows if this wood is safe. :)
I bought a standard hide as well as a bendy bridge, but I am still concerned as to whether or not China Fir Tree wood is safe.
Any thoughts?
 
Swissgreys said:
DO they chew and ingest a lot?
Is it solid wood or one of the wood composites?
Both of these will make a difference to the safety to be honest.

Maybe if you post a link to the hide it would be easier for us to advise you.
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Thank you!
I actually haven't put in the hide yet. I wanted to be 100% sure that the wood was safe before having the piglets chew on it.
It is SUPER late here. :zzz:
I can't find a link that has all of the information! :)
Here is what the bag says:
This chew toy (the bendy bridge) is made from all-natural, china-fir trees which provide a durable and strong chewing surface that helps wear down growing teeth.
  • Provides healthy activity and shelter
  • Great for hamsters, gerbils, mice, rats, and other small animals
  • Made from all-natural, china-fir trees for productive chewing
 
Mo & Stubbins & Vani said:
Thank you!
I actually haven't put in the hide yet. I wanted to be 100% sure that the wood was safe before having the piglets chew on it.
It is SUPER late here. :zzz:
I can't find a link that has all of the information! :)
Here is what the bag says:
This chew toy (the bendy bridge) is made from all-natural, china-fir trees which provide a durable and strong chewing surface that helps wear down growing teeth.
  • Provides healthy activity and shelter
  • Great for hamsters, gerbils, mice, rats, and other small animals
  • Made from all-natural, china-fir trees for productive chewing
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Is it this one? I actually have two of these and have never had issues with either. :)
 
If it is in the form of a chew toy that they will likely gnaw on, is it for sure safe? I googled it and some places say fir is poisonous and others say it is completely fine, but I am not sure if China fir is different from regular fir.
 
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