Charlotte's walnut

[TLC]

Hi all,

Wanting to know whether it is okay to give my cockatoo Charlotte a walnut that my husband picked up off the ground. She's really only playing with it at the moment but I'm sure she will try to crack it before too long. I haven't washed it or anything (husband says he got it at the base of a tree at the church he works at; the worst it could have is some salt from the parking lot but it is an old nut and has been there for a while. Keep in mind though, that this is the same husband who Charlotte keeps biting! lol

 

[mythic55]

This is a joke right?
EDIT: I guess I dont know the story- so I will stay quiet.

 

[Kiwi & Co.]

You probably shouldn't let her keep playing with it because it might have harmful fungi and bacteria on it, especially if it has not been washed.

 

[Love My Zons]

Best off buying Human grade nuts from the store. I agree, what type of walnut it could be?

 

[iamwhoiam]

If that's been picked off the ground don't think I would give it to her to eat. My Goffin's loves almonds in the shell but I purchase them at the market when they are available.

 

[TLC]

Thanks for the helpful comments. Was busy working and was only thinking about pesticide so appreciate the comments.

 

[Shezbug]

Get her some new ones- this one is old and could have anything accumulated or growing on the shell or could have gone bad on the inside. She will enjoy the texture and she will love what she finds inside the walnut shells too but definitely take this found one straight off her and bin it.

I know your hubby was thinking he was doing a nice thing but much like a child picking up bits and pieces off the ground to investigate we do not want them playing with or eating this stuff as we have no idea what could be on it.

This is a joke right?
EDIT: I guess I dont know the story- so I will stay quiet.

No it was not a joke, she was asking for serious helpful information.

 

[TLC]

Get her some new ones- this one is old and could have anything accumulated or growing on the shell or could have gone bad on the inside. She will enjoy the texture and she will love what she finds inside the walnut shells too but definitely take this found one straight off her and bin it.

I know your hubby was thinking he was doing a nice thing but much like a child picking up bits and pieces off the ground to investigate we do not want them playing with or eating this stuff as we have no idea what could be on it.


No it was not a joke, she was asking for serious helpful information.

Get her some new ones- this one is old and could have anything accumulated or growing on the shell or could have gone bad on the inside. She will enjoy the texture and she will love what she finds inside the walnut shells too but definitely take this found one straight off her and bin it.


I know your hubby was thinking he was doing a nice thing but much like a child picking up bits and pieces off the ground to investigate we do not want them playing with or eating this stuff as we have no idea what could be on it.

Thanks. Done.

No it was not a joke, she was asking for serious helpful information.