wood

[javi]

Ok so when ya go to Lowes or Home Depot what wood do ya buy. I want to pick some up that can be easily destroyed. Do ya buy plywood or 2x4 and cut down?

 

[jerseybella]

Untreated pine. 2x4s would be fine

 

[GG.]

you want to be sure to get untreated wood

plywood or similar items are not recommended because of the glue used in their processing

 

[javi]

Ok so pine 2x4 it will be.

 

[Karighan]

Make sure to specify UNTREATED. Anything else will have chemicals on it.

 

[javi]

Yeah I knew that but was not sure what wood type people usually went for.

 

[GG.]

Yeah I knew that but was not sure what wood type people usually went for.

pine is always a good choice - it is soft and can be cut thin enough for even small beaks to enjoy it

 

[Renae]

I was going to get Ply but I was unsure, I instead ended up getting Balsa, easy to destroy and the birds love it.

 

[Lokums]

The absolute cheapest solid wood they got (i.e. no plywood). Which is usually untreated knotty pine.

 

[javi]

I know I can use my dad's tools but I may buy my own saws and stuff to cut them down.

 

[ashbirdlady]

What about base board? I think that is pine and cut down already? I have never checked to see if it is treated or not. Hmmmm.....I see shopping in my future maybe...or at least a fact finding mission

 

[JLcribber]

2x4's from home depot are made of kiln dried spruce or fir and not pine. Still perfectly fine.

 

[Chantilly Lace]

Untreated pine, poplar, and aspen are all safe and typically found there