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| Just Molly |
"John Hines" <jbhines@newsguy.com> wrote in message
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> My goffin Cosmo has taken a liking to caffeine free (decaf) diet cola.
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> Does anyone see a problem with this, as long as it is decaf? In other
> words, is that the only toxic part of the soda?
Yes, the gas. Parrots do not burp or fart and the gas can do damage to
them. On top of this, soda has vast amounts of sugar and other chemicals in.
NAsty stuff, drink it yourself if you must, but don't allow Cosmo to poison
himself with the stuff.
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| waitingforgodot@samuel.beckett |
On Fri, 2 Jul 2004 12:54:39 -0700, "Rick" <me@privacy.net> wrote:
><(((*> "John Hines" <jbhines@newsguy.com> wrote in message news:872be0tourrnuekpmb2b7u7cqjuo7ukf5n@4ax.com...
><(((*> > My goffin Cosmo has taken a liking to caffeine free (decaf) diet cola.
><(((*> >
><(((*> > Does anyone see a problem with this, as long as it is decaf? In other
><(((*> > words, is that the only toxic part of the soda?
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><(((*> As another post points out, birds cannot burp. The carbon
><(((*> dioxide in carbonated drinks winds up in the bloodstream of
><(((*> birds and can be lethal to them, even in small quantities.
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><(((*> Switch Cosmo to a no sugar added, non-carbonated fruit
><(((*> drink instead. For a treat we give our birds Dole (Paradise
><(((*> blend).
My bare-eyed cockatoo is allowed the occasional treat (once a
week or less) of organic apple juice or carrot juice.
I avoid anything made from concentrates.
Tara J. Ballance
Montreal, Canada
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| Alex Clayton |
"John Hines" <jbhines@newsguy.com> wrote in message
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> My goffin Cosmo has taken a liking to caffeine free (decaf) diet cola.
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> Does anyone see a problem with this, as long as it is decaf? In other
> words, is that the only toxic part of the soda?
As others have said I would switch it for juice. My BCC and Macaw both love
fruit juice. Any kind I have ever tried they enjoy, and the Vet had no
problem with them.
--
If at first you don't succeed blame someone else and seek counseling.
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| John Hines |
"Alex Clayton" <alexx1400@yahoo.com> wrote:
>"John Hines" <jbhines@newsguy.com> wrote in message
>news:872be0tourrnuekpmb2b7u7cqjuo7ukf5n@4ax.com...
>> My goffin Cosmo has taken a liking to caffeine free (decaf) diet cola.
>>
>> Does anyone see a problem with this, as long as it is decaf? In other
>> words, is that the only toxic part of the soda?
>
>As others have said I would switch it for juice. My BCC and Macaw both love
>fruit juice. Any kind I have ever tried they enjoy, and the Vet had no
>problem with them.
It is me that drinks the pop, Cosmo wants to share it. Has lots of fun
trying to get the dribbles out of the can.
Thanks all.
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| Alex Clayton |
"John Hines" <jbhines@newsguy.com> wrote in message
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> "Alex Clayton" <alexx1400@yahoo.com> wrote:
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> >"John Hines" <jbhines@newsguy.com> wrote in message
> >news:872be0tourrnuekpmb2b7u7cqjuo7ukf5n@4ax.com...
> >> My goffin Cosmo has taken a liking to caffeine free (decaf) diet cola.
> >>
> >> Does anyone see a problem with this, as long as it is decaf? In other
> >> words, is that the only toxic part of the soda?
> >
> >As others have said I would switch it for juice. My BCC and Macaw both
love
> >fruit juice. Any kind I have ever tried they enjoy, and the Vet had no
> >problem with them.
>
> It is me that drinks the pop, Cosmo wants to share it. Has lots of fun
> trying to get the dribbles out of the can.
>
> Thanks all.
LOL, That sounds familiar!! Both the Conure and Macaw want anything they see
me with. If it's a cup of coffee or a beer I always tell them "your doctor
said none for you". They don't seem to care and continue to try to get some
anyway. <G>
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"Everything in excess! To enjoy the flavor of life, take big bites.
Moderation is for monks."
[Lazarus Long]
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| John C |
"Alex Clayton" <alexx1400@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> "John Hines" <jbhines@newsguy.com> wrote in message
> >
> > It is me that drinks the pop, Cosmo wants to share it. Has lots of fun
> > trying to get the dribbles out of the can.
> >
> > Thanks all.
>
> LOL, That sounds familiar!! Both the Conure and Macaw want anything they
see
> me with. If it's a cup of coffee or a beer I always tell them "your doctor
> said none for you". They don't seem to care and continue to try to get
some
> anyway. <G>
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Yeah, same here. Mine would just go crazy for Miller lite if they could just
get their slick little beaks on the bottle.
Used to sit with the neighbors across the street with a Quaker on the
shoulder until the neighbor kept trying to give him beer. Bird would also
get 2nd hand smoke from them because they all smoke. Needless to say, when I
hang out with the neighbors now, no birdies join us.
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