Mare (04-05-2016)
For sure, Michelle! . I just now read this so will take a pic tomorrow morning for you. Do you have a spice/coffee grinder? I have one specifically for the pellets with a big piece of tape on it and writing in big, bold felt pen, to remind people that this is NOT for coffee beans!
Yes ma'am I do have a coffee/spice grinder and also a mini food processor. Do you think I could grind some of the Harrison's food up and sprinkle it over his fruit and veggies in the morning?
Tony, I had no idea birds liked spicy foods....thank you for telling me about the pepper food
PlaxMacaws (04-06-2016)
Mine like fresh jalapeno peppers, I slice them in rings seeds and all top their food with like a garnish.
Mare (04-06-2016)
Mare (04-06-2016)
Am I right in thinking that parrots do not sense the hotness of chili peppers, they just love the taste?
"A busy beak is a happy beak" - David Strom
Mare (04-06-2016)
Mine like serrano and jalapeño peppers, too. I've heard that their tongues aren't sensitive to the heat, I have wondered how it feels if they rub their eye after eating one with their foot, though..
Michelle, here is a pic of the morning oatmeal with ground up pellets. The pic on the left is after it has cooled sufficiently, I then stir in enough water (not a lot) to give it a runny consistency. I add a little coconut oil and just a touch of brown sugar while it's still warm.
Last edited by Mare; 04-06-2016 at 02:30 PM.
Parrots' taste buds are found in the back of their throats and on their tongues and, like ours, can distinguish sweet, sour, bitter and salt. But whereas humans have about 9000 taste buds, parrots have only about 350. Since Parrots have less taste buds than humans they do not taste the hotness of peppers as we do. They are much less sensitive.
mdg1109 (04-07-2016), The Pinkertons (04-06-2016)
I have all the different flavor Nutriberries and the only one Nike will consistently eat are the El Paso. Those smell like peppers which is weird because she will not touch any fresh peppers or chilis
Thanks,
Bill
&
Thank you Dianne
"A busy beak is a happy beak" - David Strom
mdg1109 (04-07-2016), The Pinkertons (04-06-2016)