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Our 3D Bird is about 6 1/2 inches long and 6 1/2 inches wide with a tail and wings that plug into the body. EXCELLENT for Conures, Cockatiels or Eclectus that like soft wood! Vegetable tanned leather is included for hanging up.
About Balsa Wood For those not familiar with Balsa wood: Balsa is a very soft, pithy wood with a stringy grain. It is grown in plantations, mostly in Ecuador. Although classified as a Hardwood, it's soft nature means it grows extremely fast. It's been used in the manufacture of Skis and Surf boards for years. Balsa is so soft that it shreds more than splinters. When balsa is chewed up, the small pieces are not sharp or needle like as with other types of hardwood species. Balsa is listed in wood industry guidelines as Non Toxic. Guidelines for Balsa Toy Introduction to small pets: 1. If your pet is known to ingest parts of chewed up toys then it may be best to refrain from introduction. Although balsa gets even softer when wet, it's still not food. ANY TOY that may be possibly ingested should be introduced with a watchful eye. 2. Keep in mind that Most birds merely chew up woods and allow the "refuse" to fall to the bottom of the cage. Their instinct is to create nesting materials or soft bedding. Birds evolved in the jungle with lots of trees. They KNOW what to do with them. 3. Chewing is an instinct that promotes good beak health as well. Birds that are deprived of chewing materials may experience overgrown or malformed beaks. 4. Balsa is one of very few woods that are chewable by Smaller birds. It's a simple fact that harder wood is used in many toys to increase their useful life. Harder woods, even pine, are difficult if not impossible for the little guys to destroy. While this is good for pet owners it is a bit "at odds" with the birds needs.
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