Are these okay?

[Ainsleys_mommy]

Would these be safe?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-Pk-Of-Pin...160?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item564a077ce0

 

[LakeCondo]

If they're what they say they are, yes. If they're actually treated [to burn easily in a fireplace for example], then no. The seller may or may not be the original owner & not know.

 

[Ainsleys_mommy]

What if I got pine cones off of my tree outside? How would I treat them? Are there pine cones from certain types of pine trees that may be toxic?

 

[Ainsleys_mommy]

What if I got pine cones off of my tree outside? How would I treat them? Are there pine cones from certain types of pine trees that may be toxic?

 

[saidinjester]

My rabbit loves pine cones! I collect them from our yard and let them sit on the porch in the sun until they're totally dried out. You can also do this in a low oven (google drying pine cones in oven and you'll find directions). Then I give them to him, no other treatment needed! =)

 

[MiniLopHop]

Great idea! I'm going to collect some too. I can see how they would be really popular.

 

[Ainsleys_mommy]

Are they safe for hamsters? What about the sap on them?

 

[melbaby80]

Hmm I am going to have to forage through the woods over here since I am surrounded by pine trees.

 

[LakeCondo]

Pine cones either have no pine resin or so little it does no harm.

 

[Nela]

Yeah, I would prefer to collect them and dry them myself rather than buy them and trust someone else to have done the work properly really.

 

[LakeCondo]

I mainly was concerned because the package pictured didn't say what they were for.

 

[Scarlett]

As seeing this, I'm going to scope the woods for pine cones now. :toast:

 

[Noirberrie]

I will collect some pine cones myself too

thanks

 

[Nancy McClelland]

We stay with apple or willow branches--ours love them when they are green.