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Poison??? Grape Vine Perch
Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2013 12:14 pm
by Sitting Duck
Hi All
This is my first post. I am in the process of biulding an aviary. I will post that info seperately.
Anyway, I found some beautiful grape vines from a local vinyard which I would like to add as a perch. They are old and dry. I know they have probably been sprayed with pesticides in the past. I have wire brushed them and rinsed them well. They have been sitting in the sun for a long time. Is there anyway there is still some residual pesticides that would affect the finches, (once I get some 
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Re: Poison??? Grape Vine Perch
Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2013 12:54 pm
by debbie276
Might depend on which type of pesticide. I probably would get others that weren't sprayed just to be safe.
Re: Poison??? Grape Vine Perch
Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2013 2:23 pm
by Sally
Why not check with the vineyard to see if and/or what they might have sprayed on the vines? Many places today follow organic practices. Personally, a friend collected a huge number of grapevines from a local vineyard, and I have used them without problem. Washing them well should make them OK to use.
Re: Poison??? Grape Vine Perch
Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2013 2:59 pm
by debbie276
I totally agree with Sally, best to check with the vineyard. Not only do they spray for pests but they also spray for fugal diseases throughout the year.
Best to check
Re: Poison??? Grape Vine Perch
Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2013 4:50 pm
by DanteD716
I love grapevine perches, and luckily can harvest my own in my yard. I agree with the ohers - check with he vineyard. You could also soak them in a bleach/water solution, and then sun dry, or even bake.
Re: Poison??? Grape Vine Perch
Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2013 10:29 pm
by Sitting Duck
Thanks all. Great advise. My aviary is 80% complete. There is a birdmart in Paso Roble CA on Sept 29th. I hope to learn a lot there and purchase my first birds.
Re: Poison??? Grape Vine Perch
Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2013 11:01 pm
by DanteD716
Sitting Duck wrote:
Thanks all. Great advise. My aviary is 80% complete. There is a birdmart in Paso Roble CA on Sept 29th. I hope to learn a lot there and purchase my first birds.
Keep us posted! There is alot on the site to learn, and we can answer your questions. Check out the finch info center (link is to the top left of the screen) is has tons of info. Would love to see pictures of the aviary!