Cutting pine blocks
Just the way your parrot wants them cut.
Doing your own pine blocks will save you money and will give your parrot a never ending supply of blocks, which is just what your parrot wants.
If you have not tried this before, here are the instructions on how to get started.
You will need: a saw, some fine sand paper, a work bench (if you don’t have a work bench, a clamp and an old table will do).
For the ladies I recommend a fine blade, pull saw. I find this kind of saw a lot better to use. For the guys I am sure you can manage any saw :-) so you can use whatever saw you have, but please make sure it’s clean.
If you go to B&Q and ask for untreated pine, you will be directed to the section for all untreated pine timber.
The best size to buy is 44mm x 44mm or 44mm x 70mm, and this comes in packs of 3 or 4 , or you can just buy a single piece.
The length of the wood is 7 foot, so you won't be getting it home on the bus :-)
If you have a car and no roof rack, take a saw with you to cut it down so you can get it in your car. Some B&Q stores do have a cutting service and will cut the pieces in half for you.
making pine slices!! Birds love them!!
I make these from the size 44mm x 44mm, and I cut it into thin slices, about 1cm for the small birds and 2cm for the larger birds.
Like in the picture below.