Posted April 27, 200916 yr Just wondered if it was safe to give budgies Monkey nuts...the natural nuts that come in a shell...thought it would be something they could play with and eat...all advice appreciated. Thanks :glare:
April 27, 200916 yr I don't think the monkeys would be too happy about that..... . Seriously, what's a monkey nut? :glare:
April 27, 200916 yr Author These are Monkey nuts http://www.arkwildlife.co.uk/acatalog/Bird...ey_Nuts_34.html maybe you call them something different to us Edited April 27, 200916 yr by lisa
April 27, 200916 yr Monkey nut basically the unshelled version of the peanut. They are fine to feed to budgies. I provide them mainly in the shelled form for the fledgelings and on occasion for the adults in the main flights but I also put a small handful of unshelled ones in the main flights and one or three with fledgelings. It becomes a real play item. Edited April 27, 200916 yr by RIPbudgies
April 28, 200916 yr That's funny, we just call them unshelled peanuts. My Eclectus loves shelling them. I've never thought to give them to my budgies.
April 28, 200916 yr I would go with no or if you are going to feed them then make sure they are human grade Aspergillosis is a very difficult-to-treat disease that can affect parrots and other birds. Aspergillus species are a type of fungus found in the environment. Generally, birds with other underlying health problems are most susceptible to infection. However, certain foods or elements in the environment can increase the risk to even healthy birds. Unshelled peanuts: If you want to give your parrot unshelled peanuts, it is best to buy human-grade quality. The unshelled peanuts in avian seed mixes are often damaged and do not necessarily meet the standards required for human consumption. Poor quality unshelled peanuts are a known carrier of Aspergillus species. How Does Aspergillus Affect Birds? Sometimes the signs are subtle, but it often affects the respiratory system. If your amazon normally has a nice, clear voice, and it now seems raspy or not quite right, this can be a sign of respiratory problems. Decrease in speech and vocalizations should also be a warning sign. Difficulty breathing while simply sitting on the perch is a very serious sign and any bird exhibiting tail bobbing or wheezing should be seen by an avian veterinarian immediately. If you see any changes in vitality, behavior, voice, or sleeping/eating behavior, immediately take your bird to an avian vet for examination. Although Aspergillus cannot be spread from bird-to-bird, if one bird is infected it means your environment could be the culprit and other birds could become sick. Treatment My avian vet gets a very sad look on her face when you bring up Aspergillus. She can tell you that it is a very intractable disease to treat, and has high treatment failures. Lesions develop that can cause permanent, life-threatening damage. Because of this, prevention is the best medicine. Any bird with an underlying illness should be vigorously protected from conditions that could allow for the fungus to be present. Birds with immune deficiencies should not be fed unshelled peanuts or dried corn because they have a history of containing these toxins when stored improperly by the manufacturer or buyer. Source - http://www.parrotparrot.com/articles/aa080701.htm Edited April 28, 200916 yr by Angelic Vampyre
April 28, 200916 yr Unshelled peanuts: If you want to give your parrot unshelled peanuts, it is best to buy human-grade quality. The unshelled peanuts in avian seed mixes are often damaged and do not necessarily meet the standards required for human consumption. Poor quality unshelled peanuts are a known carrier of Aspergillus species. I always buy Ruby unshelled peanuts that are grown for human consumption.
April 28, 200916 yr Author Thanks for your replies ...I was thinking of stringing a few monkey nuts together and hanging them in the cage so they can play and eat...would always buy human grade nuts...thanks for your help. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Could someone please answer my other thread on Apple branches. http://forums.budgiebreeders.asn.au/index....showtopic=25638 Thankyou Edited April 28, 200916 yr by lisa
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