Splinters?

[tamfromtn]

Just one question. I put a piece of scrap wood in my tiels cage. He has been chewing on it and I wonder if he could get splinters from it? I'm not sure of the type, it's about 3/4" thick.
Tammy&crew

[ROYJOY]

splinters happen, we all get them, but remember birds evolved in trees and trees are made of wood. as soon as i give a wooden toy to my macaw or my conure, it becomes splinters. they just chew um up and spit um out.

[tamfromtn]

I know that sounded like a stupid question, but i couldn't help myself. Thank you....

[ROYJOY]

No questions are stupid here. im sure there are folks out there with the same question, but were afraid to ask.

[Jannabellsmom]

I've wondered the same thing. But my tiel seems fine making and chewing up splinters!

[KDK241]

I have to agree but Sophie has choked on a splinter of wood before. FREAKED ME OUT! She started vomiting and bobbing her head but after a minute she must have worked it out and was ok. That being said, she still chews on wood and has never had any other problems with it. I think it was just a freak thing. I would make sure that the wood is bird safe and not treated with anything though. There are quite a few types of wood that are toxic to birds and if it is treated you bird could get really sick.