"Omelet" > wrote in message
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> In article >,
> Sonoran Dude > wrote:
>
> > Start throwing your bird poop out into soil around the yard. The only
> > way to germinate chiltepin seed is to have it pass through a bird or
> > treated with chemicals.
> >
> > Soon you may have a little chiltepin farm going.
> >
> > My tepin bush is one I found on the other side of town and successfully
> > transplanted it to my backyard. They will be ready to pick around
November.
> >
> > Parrots love these little peppers too.
>
> I'd have to make a special effort, but that's not a bad idea!
>
> Freya is a Goffin's cockatoo and was a "stray". We've cared for her now
> since 1998 when she flew into my back yard and ate grain off the ground
> with my chickens.
>
> She was horribly destructive so we finally built her an aviary rather
> than trying to re-home her or worse, driving her insane by locking her
> in even the largest parrot cage on the market. :-(.
>
> So many people that keep these birds for "decoration" are so f-ing
> clueless! There is nothing sadder than an insane, neglected parrot that
> plucks itself bare out of boredom.
>
> That is not happening here!
>
> She is a very loving bird and is a very good friend, but a bit
> demanding. :-) But that's ok.
>
> Her "cage" is 8' long by 4' wide and 6' tall and lined with pine chips
> on the floor. It's walk in so I can go in there and spend lovey time
> with her.
>
> LOTS of mostly home made toys to keep her occupied.
>
> Fascinating bird...
>
> I've learned from her that many people are really not prepared to offer
> some parrots what they really need in the way of attention. They can be
> a real commitment...
>
> Anyway, I'm wandering. :-)
>
> I'm not sure, but I guess I could try planting some of her "deposits"
> from under her favorite roosting spots, but these can also be propagated
> from air layered or carefully cared for cuttings.
> --
> Peace, Om
>
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Nicholson

I'll never order parrot soup again after reading your post!

Wow!