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Oranges
Jul 25, 2005 13:46:59 GMT 10
Post by Laraine on Jul 25, 2005 13:46:59 GMT 10
Has anyone fed their birds oranges. My bird book says they like them so yesterday I cut one in half and gave it to them. They were very funny to watch, they all came down for a bite and then vigorously wiped their beaks on their perches. They obviously don't like them.
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Oranges
Jul 25, 2005 14:15:33 GMT 10
Post by hillcresttiels on Jul 25, 2005 14:15:33 GMT 10
Hi Laraine they tend to go for it more in summer and I use it as a natural worming remedy citrus has a great capacity for controling worm infestation but I only give it to them once a fortnight. Lemons seem to be more of a favourite!  cheers Frank |
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Oranges
Jul 25, 2005 15:16:02 GMT 10
Post by ollie on Jul 25, 2005 15:16:02 GMT 10
Most of mine don't like oranges but love mandarins!
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Oranges
Jul 25, 2005 15:48:20 GMT 10
Post by jeremy on Jul 25, 2005 15:48:20 GMT 10
i've only ever had one bird that would eat an orange and that was a Superb Parrot, none of my other birds will touch the stuff
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Oranges
Jul 25, 2005 18:02:28 GMT 10
Post by AussieBirds on Jul 25, 2005 18:02:28 GMT 10
My Rainbow Lorikeet loves a bit of orange but i have found that the budgies don't touch it. I must admit I haven't tried it with the cockatiels but i used to have a pair of Alex's that would devour it and then look for more.
John
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Oranges
Jul 25, 2005 20:57:32 GMT 10
Post by coltfire on Jul 25, 2005 20:57:32 GMT 10
My Rainbow Lorikeet loves a bit of orange but i have found that the budgies don't touch it. I must admit I haven't tried it with the cockatiels but i used to have a pair of Alex's that would devour it and then look for more. John John be very careful giving your Lorrie orange's they do bring the colours out in them but due to the acid in them ,to many oranges will kill them. lorries can not get pass out the acid and it will sit in the stomach and rot them ,i found out the hard way and it was only from an autopsy i found out. cheers Steve |
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Oranges
Jul 25, 2005 21:15:47 GMT 10
Post by AussieBirds on Jul 25, 2005 21:15:47 GMT 10
Thanks for the heads up Steve.
John
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Oranges
Jul 26, 2005 3:27:59 GMT 10
Post by Mystical on Jul 26, 2005 3:27:59 GMT 10
lol i cant imagine giving my ringies lemons, makes my teeth stand on end thinking of it  lmao |
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Oranges
Jul 26, 2005 4:35:43 GMT 10
Post by pollyparrot on Jul 26, 2005 4:35:43 GMT 10
my alexs love oranges but the tiels hate them
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Oranges
Jul 26, 2005 8:32:14 GMT 10
Post by lovemytiels on Jul 26, 2005 8:32:14 GMT 10
My ringnecks & rosella's love oranges & mandarins. I only give it to them about once a week & only a small amount due to the acid content. My tiels don't like it though. Cheers Anna
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Oranges
Jul 26, 2005 8:37:49 GMT 10
Post by Laraine on Jul 26, 2005 8:37:49 GMT 10
So far the two halves that I put into their cages on Sunday are still sitting there untouched. Maybe its an acquired taste. Steve, I don't think I'll have a problem with the Rainbows, they hated it, which is probably just as well.
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cheers 
lmao