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Where to get balsa wood?

elkinsj

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Where can I get large amounts of balsa wood? I noticed there are sellers on etsy in the US but I can never find where to get it in bulk. as my parrot only like balsa and sola but preferably balsa and no other woods she likes. I get my sola from the coconut king for a very reasonable price but idk where to get balsa from. Hobby and craft stores are reasonable and I am wanting large quantities or long boards. I am a woodworker. Not looking to sell it, and my bird prefers undyed and doesn’t mind if it is in fun shapes or not.
 
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I love little monsters bird toys! I have bought so many balsa toys for them to be destroyed a day or two later! I wouldn’t be buying wood to sell, I just want it for my parrot to attach to her cage. She has been angry as myself and my mother been working more and she loves balsa so much!
 

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do you buy from them?
I live in uk but 100% if they delivered to uk it’s shut at min but you can buy in bulk and make your own toys its really good price
Ive ordered from lil monsters and seriously nuts they are amazing
 

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Something like this would be my recommendation for bulk:

 

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If you're looking for soft scraps, I set aside broken or mishapen pieces and then bag them up. They sell quickly though so get on the waiting list!

 

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Something like this would be my recommendation for bulk:

I'm in Colorado with them and I have been there in person. Need to go again but been too busy to take most of the day (Plus nasty weather keeps happening and it's a horrible drive).
Shipping is so expensive though.
 

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Is it bird safe?
I would never recommend anything I wouldn't use for my own birds.

I've personally bought from them before.

They do sell blocks and sticks too if you don't want the scrap option.

I'm in Colorado with them and I have been there in person. Need to go again but been too busy to take most of the day (Plus nasty weather keeps happening and it's a horrible drive).
Shipping is so expensive though.
Shipping is expensive in general, and prices keep going up. Anything over a couple of pounds or over 12" in any direction goes up dramatically.
 

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Balsa Boards

I bought these sometime back and
never got around to cutting and color them.

3/4" x 3/8" thick x 48" long - 22 pcs
1/2" x 3/8" thick x 48" long - 22 pcs
Total in box is 44 pcs in all.


Box size to ship is 4"x4"x48" and weight is 4 lbs. 14oz.
Approximate cost to ship across the U.S. is approximately $30 +/-
Ship separately from other items. I am in California

1 box available for the bulk price. $70. + Shipping.
If interested I will bill you through PayPal.
 

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I apologize for the delay in response. I do carry over 30 different balsa pieces. Alot of them are available in Natural and Assorted Colors. The balsa can be found here:
 

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Specialized Balsa Wood, LLC

Got a MASSIVE box of balsa wood scrap sheets for just over $100. Like a CRAPTON. You can get smaller amounts, though I've only gotten bulk. Only downside is that you need to call them, they don't have an easy online cart LOL! Lots of options though!
 
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