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08-15-2006, 11:40 PM
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Papaya Seeds?
Is it ok to feed the seeds of the papaya to the birds? The list of safe foods from previous posts says do avoid fruit pits, but it didn't mention about seeds.
Thanks!
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08-16-2006, 12:03 AM
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Papaya seeds are wonderful for birds. Among the best of things you can offer. Check out the references on www.landofvos.com about their properties.
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08-16-2006, 12:08 AM
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Borrowed from the Land of Vos site by Carolyn Swicegood.
PAPAYA--Valued for its high content of papain, a powerful digestive enzyme, papaya is a juicy and colorful fruit relished by parrots. The peppery tasting seeds are enjoyed by many parrots even more than the flesh of the fruit. Papaya seeds are used in some cultures as an anti-parasitic agent. Papaya can be fed daily for the digestive aid of its beneficial enzymes, its high content of fiber, and for its ability to stimulate the appetite. Parrots in tropical climates have been observed feeding on all parts of this tropical fruit.
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08-16-2006, 12:13 AM
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I think I'll stop for a papaya on the way home. Didn't know that about the seeds.
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08-16-2006, 12:19 AM
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Awesome! Thanks! :) They are making a big mess now :)
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08-16-2006, 12:48 AM
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Scarlett eats all of the seeds before she starts in on the fruit flesh. She loves papaya.
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08-16-2006, 02:05 AM
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I think I'm gonna hafta get some papaya! I just love cleaning up birdy messes all over the place :-). Whatever it takes to keep them happy and healthy, eh?
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 Blue & Gold Macaw Bob, 7/15/2005 Severe Macaw Eddie , 2000 Greenwing Macaw Arthur, 12/15/2005 Scarlet Macaw Ceilidh, 6/15/2006 Hyacinth Macaw Mikey Blue, 7/06/2006 Camelot Macaw Kenobi, 4/08/07 Camelot Macaw Patrick, 3/11/07 Capri Macaw Bowie, 5/08/07 Scarlet Macaw Rowan, 5/26/07 Scarlet Macaw Stewie, 6/16/08 Sun Conure Petey McSweet, 1999 Jenday Conure Mango, 2004 In the end, only kindness matters.
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08-16-2006, 03:05 AM
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