Charcoal

hfentj · Post by **hfentj** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 11:13 am

Charcoal question, would the charcoal that you can buy for fish be just as good for birds. I have read Gomers article on making my own and considered it until my husband chimed in. I'm scared I might be using wrong wood or something. Anyway any info would be appreciated. Heidi

B CAMP · Post by **B CAMP** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 11:28 am

I have used this and it last a long time not very expensive
http://www.ladygouldianfinch.com/product_charcoal.mgi

cntrymeadow · Post by **cntrymeadow** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 12:41 pm

I too wondered about that same thing..since we have fish and all...
But I didnt want to take the chance and it is cheap so I ordered from ladygouldianfinch to be safe!

poohbear · Post by **poohbear** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 1:01 pm

I think any charcoal should be ok...it's only wood after all.

twhyde · Post by **twhyde** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 11:25 pm

Charcoal is so inexpensive why take any chances - just use the stuff from one of the bird supply places...just my suggestion.

hfentj · Post by **hfentj** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 10:27 am

Thank you for all the information.

finch master · Post by **finch master** » Mon Jan 19, 2009 4:58 pm

i would only use charcoal made for birds and i always add a little to the eggfood for all my finches.
paul

hfentj · Post by **hfentj** » Mon Jan 19, 2009 8:45 pm

I have placed an order with LadyGouldianfinch, the charcoal will be here Wednesday. Thanks for all the input. Heidi