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Cheeta
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Joined: 06 Apr 2005
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Oh Kellie, that would have been great!! You actually reminded me that my mother in law actually has a tree in her backyard, though not very big yet... But the only thing is, she lives about 2 hours away... hehe.. I can't justify the drive there just for macadamia!! LOL |
Tuesday November 15, 2005 1:32 pm |
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Cathy
Kamikaze pilot
Joined: 02 Apr 2005
Posts: 6673
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LoL ksue! I'm so glad you're not going to tell us that, becuz that would make me very green with envy! |
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Tuesday November 15, 2005 1:49 pm |
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ksue
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Joined: 05 May 2005
Posts: 484
Location: Melbourne Australia |
LOL well i am glad i didnt tell you then......they are tough buggers to crack open we had a special crack in the concrete path we used to put them in and hit them with a hammer but it was worth all the effort  |
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Tuesday November 15, 2005 8:47 pm |
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Cathy
Kamikaze pilot
Joined: 02 Apr 2005
Posts: 6673
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Oh, I'm sure it was worth the effort! I bet it's made for some good memories to smile at too. Around here, Manu is our expert nut cracker  |
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Wednesday November 16, 2005 2:01 am |
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Parfie
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Joined: 14 Oct 2005
Posts: 387
Location: Prineville, Oregon, USA |
Yes it's been heard around the states for years about the mold in peanuts. I have given them to my birds for years, and they are all fine. It's very limited amounts, but it comes in their seed mix as well. I use Sleek & Sassy No Sunflower Garden Variety. They get about 1 a week? |
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Wednesday November 16, 2005 7:36 am |
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Fluffy Sue
Joined: 13 Jan 2005
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quote:
Originally posted by Cheeta
I had a look for the macadamia for Apollo, man, they cost like $35/kilo!
Yikes! That's expensive! But perhaps you can buy just 50 grams? That would do!  |
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Wednesday November 16, 2005 10:02 am |
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Fluffy Sue
Joined: 13 Jan 2005
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quote:
Originally posted by ksue
I am not going to tell you all that my grandmother had a tree in her backyard and we ate them till we were sick when children
Macadamias?   |
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Wednesday November 16, 2005 10:03 am |
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Fluffy Sue
Joined: 13 Jan 2005
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quote:
Originally posted by Parfie
Yes it's been heard around the states for years about the mold in peanuts. I have given them to my birds for years, and they are all fine. It's very limited amounts, but it comes in their seed mix as well. I use Sleek & Sassy No Sunflower Garden Variety. They get about 1 a week?
I see, I also haven't heard of birds dying, but I'm a bit cautious. Anyway, macadamias are far higher in nutrition??
Also, have you ever tried palmnuts? |
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Wednesday November 16, 2005 10:05 am |
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Cathy
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Joined: 02 Apr 2005
Posts: 6673
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I'll have to see if I can find palmnuts for Manu |
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Wednesday November 16, 2005 12:48 pm |
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Parfie
Fledgeling
Joined: 14 Oct 2005
Posts: 387
Location: Prineville, Oregon, USA |
Macaws are supposed to need the Macadamia's If I recall correctly. Pine Nuts are also good for them. Most bird supply places sell both pine and macadamias.....just WHOA are those nuts expensive.. I'm sure it's because it takes so much to 'shell them'. I can find them here Cathy in the grocery store - shelled.....in the nuts section in little tiny jars. You know where the baking nuts are. YIKES they hurt the pocketbook! |
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Wednesday November 16, 2005 9:39 pm |
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Cheeta
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Joined: 06 Apr 2005
Posts: 7972
Location: Australia |
yeah, macadamias aren't cheap around here either. Apollo will just waste most of it if i give some to him! he likes to grind them to power form and that's it! he's just so spoilt when it comes to nuts and treats. His daddy just give it to him by the handful!! Bleh.... |
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Thursday November 17, 2005 5:12 am |
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Fluffy Sue
Joined: 13 Jan 2005
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Yeah kings spoil a lot of their food he he he! Part of being king I guess LOL! But.. If you give them tiny tiny bits, they won't do it. At least not here..
WOw! SO his daddy is a loyal servant? |
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Thursday November 17, 2005 3:24 pm |
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Fluffy Sue
Joined: 13 Jan 2005
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Parfie.. I don't think they need the macadamia.. Not as in 'it's part of their diet' in the wild.
It's just a very very nutritious nut.. But also high in fat. Perhaps that's why they recommend it to macaws? |
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Thursday November 17, 2005 3:27 pm |
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Cheeta
Moderator
Joined: 06 Apr 2005
Posts: 7972
Location: Australia |
quote:
Originally posted by Fluffy Sue
Yeah kings spoil a lot of their food he he he! Part of being king I guess LOL! But.. If you give them tiny tiny bits, they won't do it. At least not here..
WOw! SO his daddy is a loyal servant?
Oh, I've tried all sorts, but the King, well the king just like to grind his food!! even his favourite sunflower seeds, he will grind them to powder!! bleh...
Yes his daddy is very much the the loyal royal servant for sure!! The king gets so spoilt by his daddy it is not funny!! So he's the good and loyal servant, and I'm the bad servant.. hehe... |
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Thursday November 17, 2005 4:45 pm |
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Cathy
Kamikaze pilot
Joined: 02 Apr 2005
Posts: 6673
Location: Omaha, NE USA |
No, I've never heard or read anywhere that it's essential for macaws to have mac. nuts. Obviously it's not vital, as Manu has never had any, I don't think, in the 2 yrs that he's been with me! However, I'm sure that like with a lot of other things, it's good for them to have them at times & not going to hurt anything if they do. |
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Thursday November 17, 2005 5:45 pm |
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