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Flowerfairy136
Farmgirl in Training
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Mary
Vicksburg
Mississippi
USA
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 Posted - Oct 23 2012 : 11:14:48 PM
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I got a cockatoo a few months ago and since then I've had to stop using all the candles i love because the chemicles in them can be bad for him. I've learned I can have beewax candles, but after buying one and burning it a while it just isn't the same... It doesn't have any smell! I'm really missing my scented candles... Especially now that it's fall and my mom and I have a kinda sorta tradition of burning pumpkin spice candles at this time of year (our favorite flavor). Does anyone know of any beeswax candles that are naturally scented or what I could use to make my own that would be safe for my bird?
Farmgirl Sister #4195
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Oct 24 2012 : 04:51:06 AM
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Mary,
I recently purchased some beeswax to melt into tarts for my tart warmer. I plan on adding Sweet Annie, Cinnamon, Rosehips, Cloves and Star Anise (all dried) to them. I'm not sure what scents are safe for birds, just a thought :)
By His Grace, For His Glory
~Sharon
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Edited by - Calicogirl on Oct 24 2012 04:59:03 AM |
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Flowerfairy136
Farmgirl in Training
27 Posts
Mary
Vicksburg
Mississippi
USA
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Posted - Oct 24 2012 : 09:30:33 AM
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That's a good idea. I think that would be ok around him, it's pretty much synthetic fragrances made of chemicals and who knows what that are bad for him. The same stuff that's bad for us, birds are just more susceptible to it. Are they ground up or anything when you put them in, or do you just put them In whole?
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - Oct 24 2012 : 10:47:53 AM
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I haven't made them yet but purchased a silicone mini tart mold. I didn't plan on using ground spices, but whole to fit the tarts. Hope this makes sense.:)
By His Grace, For His Glory
~Sharon
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Edited by - Calicogirl on Oct 24 2012 9:22:41 PM |
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Nanniekim
True Blue Farmgirl
206 Posts
Kim
Arizona
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Posted - Oct 24 2012 : 2:37:08 PM
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Just add to a pan of water -
Cinnamon sticks, cloves, alspice berries, orange or lemon peel
Simmer on your stove and your home will be filled the most wonderful smells of Autumn! You can add all of the items mentioned or just add what you have. It helps to add moisture back in the air when we have our furnaces or fireplaces in use. Just add water when it gets low and it will last for a long time. I've also used ground spices in a pinch!
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Flowerfairy136
Farmgirl in Training
27 Posts
Mary
Vicksburg
Mississippi
USA
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Posted - Oct 24 2012 : 4:05:31 PM
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Thank you both for your ideas, I can't wait to try them!
Farmgirl Sister #4195
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
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Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Posted - Oct 25 2012 : 06:37:37 AM
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I was going to suggest the same exact thing Kim did! :)
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
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rphelps4
True Blue Farmgirl
620 Posts
roxanna
westport
indiana
USA
620 Posts |
Posted - Oct 25 2012 : 06:40:48 AM
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| Check out Yummy Life.com they have some neat ideas for natural scents. Roxanna |
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YakLady
True Blue Farmgirl
652 Posts
Natalie
Montana
USA
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Posted - Oct 25 2012 : 11:59:39 AM
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We diffuse doterra essential oils because they have no synthetic components, and actually have natural healing properties :)
~Hen 4316~ Just a farmgirl in Western Montana.
Starting a family and raising Tibetan Yaks, Highland cattle, Laying hens, Muscovy ducks, Silver Fox rabbits, and a few dogs. |
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