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From: linco@eng.umd.edu (Sam C. Lin)
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Subject: INDOOR: Goffin's Delectables (was Re: INDOOR: Wing clipping)
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Date: 18 Feb 91 22:34:29 GMT
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In article <27BEAA61.5224@intercon.com> ooblick@intercon.com (Mikki Barry) writes:
>In article <1991Feb15.233832.9126@eng.umd.edu> linco@eng.umd.edu (Sam C. Lin) writes:
>
>>Considering birds on a case-by-case basis is *not* a simplistic
>>attitude.  A simplistic attitude is to assume that all birds are too
>>agree that clipping is called for in some circumstances.
>
>I was referring to the contention that birds flying away is "a load of
>cow turds".  THAT is what I consider to be a simplistic attitude.
>Even the tamest of birds can be startled into making for the highest
>tree.

OK, accidents can happen whether a bird's wings are clipped or not.
My apologies if I was being too opinionated.  I just find it
frustrating that many bird magazines, books, and people often try to imply
that I am irresponsible for not clipping all of my birds' wings.  I
think there are valid arguments to be made on either side, and that
the owner's own judgement is the best guide.

To change the subject, do any Goffin's owners out there have any tips
about tasty foods?  My Goffin's is proving to be a much pickier eater
than the Umbrella I had years ago.  So far, he only likes millet,
sunflower, dried corn, and shriveled up, day old celery.  The dried
corn seems to be fracturing his beak, so I have tried giving him fresh
corn, but he seems to hate anything that is soft and wet.  All of the
other veggies, fruits (fresh or dry), and nuts that I have tried are
rejected by him.  Any ideas?  Thanks in advance.

Sam Lin
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