coconut allowed?

[pheobus]

I was eating some coconut biscuits this afternoon and my jealous bird of course wanted to share with her!

I let her just pinch at it because I was not sure if she was allowed to have any.

She was thrilled ! she loved it ! this moment she is sitting next to me and she is squeeking and flapping her wings to attract my attention to give her more.Should I?They are meant for people and have sugar.. :04:

 

[darkchi]

yes coconut is fine for them... just make sure it isnt the overly sugared kind

 

[indigo]

ok, those sound really yummy pheobus. i want one lol

 

[indigo]

also, I make these pumpkin and zucchini cookies (I know, they sound gross but they are actually kinda good). I sweeten them with honey and add spices and yummy stuff. Here is an idea of what I put in them:

half a can of pumpkin
half a zucchini grated really finely
pancake / waffle mix to make it thickened
an egg
a blob of butter
some milk if needed to make cookieable
cinnamon, nutmeg and similar spices - a little sprinkle each
a tiny pinch of salt
some honey
(I never measure, I just go by what looks right)

I mix it all up; its a fluffy orange-tinged cookie dough. I grease a pan, a thin thin coat of butter usually, and drop the batter in tiny bits (it puffs up a bit). I usually get about 24 on a normal to large pan. I bake only about 10 - 15 minutes at 300 - 325 degrees. Adding a bit of fruit like pineapple or berries or something would make these sweeter. They aren't that sweet, but with the fruit / berries it is sweeter. My birds, dog, and us people like them. Adding some seeds or whatever and egg shell would be good for the fiddies too though, just make sure to label those ones

I will post this in the recipes section (if there is one) as well. If there isnt one then I will post it in the diet / nutrition section.

 

[pheobus]

Thanks guys!

I have no intention to give her much, just a little bite...

I was mostly afraid it was not toxic like chocolate etc(biscuit was cocoa free!)

I am sending you a couple indigo! I'd like to share if you were closer!
They are really yummy by the way...

 

[indigo]

I'll bet they are .... lucky fid!

 

[Peta]

Bucc loves coconut cookies, but I have to ration him, cos he's a sugar junkie, and believe me he get really hyper if he gets too much. A sugared hyper fid is a real pain in the................. well you can guess.

Anyway, a little bit of human food wont hurt them, well apart from Chocolate and Avocado.

 

[Deanna]

Phoeb -- do you have even a morsel left for me to try??

Moj really likes molasses cookies ... they aren't overly sugary but have a good molassesy-tart to them.

 

[darkchi]

apart from Chocolate and Avocado

dont forget the onions are also a no no

 

[Deanna]

dont forget the onions are also a no no

Chi, is it only raw onions that are not good? Are cooked onions ok?

 

[Peta]

Yeah raw onions, and for some reasons when I'm cutting them up, thats the one thing Bucc goes crazy trying to get. He's a strange one.

In saying that tho' I don't give Bucc cooked ones either. (maybe thats why he wants them so much)

 

[pheobus]

Wow onions?

I didn't know, well I didn't intend to try them ever but thanks for telling us who didn't have onions in the forbidden list...

 

[pheobus]

And Peta please don't call my friend a strange one!(Bucc )

He is a very normal clever funny birdy that's why he is my favourite...

(told you I love him, haven't I?)



(I know I already have.... )

p.s. Please tell him I send him a kiss ....

 

[darkchi]

Yeah i am always telling bucc stories...

I cant wait until my little porker starts talking in context :36:

 

[Peta]

I'm sorry Pheobus,

I tell ya something tho', that birds gonna get me divorced, When Andi walks through the door, hes started saying "Where's Bob" (I don't even know a Bob, and I have no idea where he's got that one from.)

Chi when she does start talking in context, then keep her and your man well away from each other.

 

[pheobus]

:18::18::18::18::18::18::18:

(((((( Bucc )))))) :60: You are such a funny birdie ! You made my day once again! Thanks pal!

 

[indigo]

I tell ya something tho', that birds gonna get me divorced, When Andi walks through the door, hes started saying "Where's Bob" (I don't even know a Bob, and I have no idea where he's got that one from.)

That is WAY too funny!

 

[TexDot33]

... I tell ya something tho', that birds gonna get me divorced, When Andi walks through the door, hes started saying "Where's Bob" (I don't even know a Bob, and I have no idea where he's got that one from.)

:18::18: Now that, right there, is funny! :18::18:

How did you explain that one the first time it happened?

 

[indigo]

Have you asked him who Bob is Peta??

 

[Peta]

No matter how I explained it, it just sounded like an excuse, I just have to hope that he doesn't say it when my cell phone goes off. I really will be in trouble then. Its a real good job that Andi knows me very well.

I get quite a ribbing from the Kids tho.