toucanldy{at}aol.com (Toucanldy) wrote:

> >From: Linda Ambrose irixazul{at}videotron.ca
>
> >Do you have a suggestion as to what I could replace the newspaper with?
> >I've heard certain types of chips are dangerous and not advisable to put
> >into birds' cages because of the oils &/or scents.  Would corn cob be a
> >good alternative?
>
> Newspaper is the safest. Corn cob can grow mold, when wet.
>
>
> Regards

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That's what I've always believed about using newspaper.  I've used it
for decades with no ill effects.  The only downside is the "nesting"
thing, although I personally have never felt it to be a real problem for
my birds.  Thanks, Toucanldy.
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Linda


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