Scorched perches

[VivG]

Hi there, I’m new here so not sure I’m in the right place but here goes. I bought quite a few perches for my budgies cage online a while back and wanted to make sure they were perfectly clean and free from nasties. After disinfecting them I put them in the oven to dry out and stupidly left them too long. I smelt that they were overheating and yes, they were a little blackened. They aren’t burnt through and are solid but still have a burnt smell and I’m wondering if they’re safe to use!! They are lovely shapes and there’s a lot of them so weren’t cheap but if they’re not safe then I’ll just have to buy more, my birds are my priority. TIA.

 

[Emma&pico]

@Mizzely might be able to help you

Maybe pictures will help know how burned they are

 

[Mizzely]

I honestly don't know. Maybe leave them to air out for a while and see if the smell disappates? Burnt substances can be carcinogenic, but I don't know how much of a risk that is here.

 

[VivG]

@Mizzely might be able to help you

Maybe pictures will help know how burned they are

Hi there, I’m new here so not sure I’m in the right place but here goes. I bought quite a few perches for my budgies cage online a while back and wanted to make sure they were perfectly clean and free from nasties. After disinfecting them I put them in the oven to dry out and stupidly left them too long. I smelt that they were overheating and yes, they were a little blackened. They aren’t burnt through and are solid but still have a burnt smell and I’m wondering if they’re safe to use!! They are lovely shapes and there’s a lot of them so weren’t cheap but if they’re not safe then I’ll just have to buy more, my birds are my priority. TIA.

 

[VivG]

Here’s a pic of a couple of the branches with the one on top being probably the most blackened. Sorry the photo isn’t clearer. I will put the branches outside to see if that get rid of the smell when/if we get any sun…the uk isn’t renowned for it.

 

[mori100]

i dont know for sure if they are unsafe but if you rub them and black stuff comes off then maybe they are unsafe? I only know that soot is bad to inhale and can cause lung problems for people.

 

[VivG]

Yes, I must admit I’ve thought that myself. I don’t want to take any chances so to be on the safe side I’ll just throw them and start again. Thanks all.

 

[Scorpi0]

They dont look too bad. I would sand off the outer layer and wipe it down with a wet towel. I think it should be good.

 

[VivG]

Thank you everyone but I’ve thrown them, I wasn’t prepared to take chances with my birds.

 

[UserAZ]

Well, at least they will find their way back to nature. Could have sharpened them and used for roasting marshmallows. A stick is a stick for that purpose.