Are willow buds safe?

[Khizz]

I have a bunch of kitty willow branches (with the furry buds on them) lying around. I saw that it's safe for tiels, does that include the fluffy buds as well? Cos I was considering putting it in their cage and my 2 will most certainly try eating them haha

EDIT: the real name got censored, hopefully you know what I mean haha

 

[expressmailtome]

If it makes it any easier, she is asking about Salix discolor.

 

[saroj12]

If it makes it any easier, she is asking about Salix discolor.

Lol! I found that funny Matthew! I don’t know the answer though

 

[Mizzely]

They should be

Bird; Birds: Safe, Toxic Trees, Woods. Safe Tree Wood. Parrots. Parrot cages.

I know the local birds use it for nesting material!

 

[Hawk12237]

They should be

Bird; Birds: Safe, Toxic Trees, Woods. Safe Tree Wood. Parrots. Parrot cages.

I know the local birds use it for nesting material!

I was just going to say same thing. Wild birds use willow for nesting. So I don't see a problem. We have a huge one in our back yard, birds of all kinds use it. Especially, Orioles.

 

[Khizz]

Thanks everyone! I was laughing at the correction as well I was very aware that the name my vary in different countries haahah

I'll put some in their cage for a fun Sunday activity

 

[Khizz]

Update: I put a small one in the cage and they spent the first hour huddled in the cage as if I had just placed a hawk in there with them I had to take it out in the end!

My mum used to tell me the fluffy buds would grow into little lambs and other animals, wondering if the birds heard this story too?