lovemyGreys Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Just wondered if your greys enjoyed them as much as mine ? .The fruit of the African oil palm which grows throughout tropical Africa.Also know as a fruit,It is actually the yellow flesh around the kernel that is important. Palm Nuts are a nutritious natural food for all African Grey Parrots. Freddie tucking in Alfie enjoying his I was unable to get a picture of Coco as she is still a little timid & i have to hold her palm nut for her <br><br>Post edited by: lovemyGreys, at: 2007/08/16 17:06 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I wish I could get my hands on some of those palm nuts, I do feed Josey a little of the palm oil every day, but the nut itself would be super. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted August 16, 2007 Author Share Posted August 16, 2007 Are you unable to get them ? That is such a shame, they enjoy them so much & it keeps them quiet for about 10 minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I'll have to do a search and see if they are available here in the US, I'm sure Josey would like to tear them up. I'm at work now but I will look when I get home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 I have done an extensive search of the web and cannot find one company in the US that imports and sells raw Palm Nuts. It looks like we can get the Oil, but for some unknown reason, a source seems to be lacking here. Does anyone know of a US company that imports and sells raw Palm Nuts??<br><br>Post edited by: danmcq, at: 2007/08/16 19:12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted August 17, 2007 Author Share Posted August 17, 2007 Dan, i did a quick search & found this company who can ship to you I dont use this company myself but he is well know in the UK. http://www.double-dutch.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=137 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Thank You !!! I have made that website a favorite!!! Looks like around a 110 US for 5kg, which is the minimum order...which is a lot of Palm Nuts :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted August 17, 2007 Author Share Posted August 17, 2007 :woohoo: That is alot Dan, You could try e-mailing Rob Harvey, He is the supplier i use, http://www.robharvey.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Thanks lovemygreys! I have emailed Rob. The prices he has posted are very reasonable. It's going to be the shipping costs that will drive it up, but I am willing to pay that :-) My Master Dayo states that cost is not a concern :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted August 17, 2007 Author Share Posted August 17, 2007 Dan is there anyone near to you that owns a grey & you could share the costs with ? Is there nothing we wouldn't do for our birds :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Actually, yes lovemygreys. I will get with the Breeder here and obtain a list of the persons that are purchasing the other 5 Grey Babies she has. Networking with people always benefits all and it is a great idea, Thanks!! :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lidia Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Those palm nuts sound excellent. Anyone in the middle east ought to be able to get them, or Hawaii, I would imagine. Yummy yummy yummy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 I know I want to get some if I can, I don't know how yummy they would be for humans, but the greys seem to enjoy them. I'll have to try Dan's idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lidia Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 What is it about them that the AGs like? I imagine it is because they are yummy, as many of the things Joshua likes are things I like (although he may be liking them because I like them). Anyone ever tasted a palm nut? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 From what I have found on the web, many of the Greys actually live in the Palms, which they return to in the evenings after being out foraging during the Day. The shredding of the Palm Seed is enjoyable, but more importantly, is the Oil contained in the fibrous substance surrounding the Pit itself which is normally discarded. There are some indications that the Palm Oil is perhaps a cure for household Grey Feather plucking. It has also been noted as an aphrodisiac that induces breeding. It seems many owners here in the US, purchase Palm Oil and add it to their food. It is a main staple of the Grey's that live near Palm tree rich lands. They also go out and pillage local Maze crops, much to the owners discontent. But, when facing a flock of hundreds of Wild Greys, what are you going to do? ;-)<br><br>Post edited by: danmcq, at: 2007/08/17 14:49 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 Dan, I am one who uses the palm oil, I put a little of it in Josey's morning oatmeal and baby food breakfast. She eats it right up and I give a little of it to my sun conure, she eats it up too. I don't know about the plucking but I think it helps the feathers some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Thanks Judy, While waiting to see what pans out in the way of obtaining fresh Palm Nuts, I am going to purchase the oil and give it as you do. :-) It seems many people give it to their Greys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 I try to use it, but Talon hates it, so I have to use it sparingly. It is very good for their feathers, keeps them healthy and shiny too! :cheer: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makena Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 I just googled palm nuts and came across this person's site who found a source in Florida. They buy them for their birds. I don't know anything about the company but it might be worth a shot. http://savethewave.com/connie/palmtoy.htm I can get them here in Hawaii... but it is illegal to ship to the mainland. I guess there is a problem with rats because they like to climb up the tree and eat them :ohmy: I haven't tried giving any to Makena yet... but after reading this post I am going to get it a try! Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Thanks, Makena, for the link for the palm nuts, I have been looking for them, I am going to check this out. I already give Josey the red palm oil but if I can get my hands on some of the nuts themselves, I think she may enjoy shredding them up and maybe eating some of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 HI Makena, The link seems to be a Palm Tree toy. Insearching their website for Palm Nuts, I could not find any for sale. Thanks for the link though! :-) Let us know how your Grey likes the Palm Nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted August 20, 2007 Author Share Posted August 20, 2007 Found this article which refers to the Queen palm nut, which is the nut Makena's post refers to Now Hear This! Oh, Those Tropical Nuts - Yum! The Queen Palm Nut Tree An Avi-Reference Page, creation of Bird Clubs of America - Dick Ivy, Editor Produces a small nut covered with a soft golden colored fruit twice a year, each tree in its own cycle, so fruit is available all year round. Some parrots in the Tropics choose it as a main diet. Native of Brazil (the Hyacinth Macaw loves them); it grows outside in Florida and Southern California. Who likes them? Macaws, Greys, Cockatoos, Amazons (acclimation for some), other birds. What's it like? Outer cover is sticky, sweet, fibrous, very nutritious and high in palm oil, Vitamin E, A and Beta carotene. Some parrots will chew for 20 min. on just one. The nut inside is small and hard. Most birds can't crack it. If the fruit and nut is hit with a heavy hammer or axe, the birds will eat the little nut inside the shell. Hammer gets sticky. The oil, it appears, is not fattening. If fruit is green, refrigerate it to keep it from drying out. Freeze what you can't use in 2 weeks, for later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted August 20, 2007 Author Share Posted August 20, 2007 Dan thats strange, i left clicked my mouse & scrolled down the page & the queen palm nuts where there ?!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Thanks for the post regarding the link lovemygreys. I went back to it and found the conatact info at the bottom of the page!! I called and left a message....I'll let the others know when I hear back from him. Thanks again Makena for finding this link. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I contacted Richard Sawyer. He is a very personable Man that owns a Queen Palm Orchard. He also owns a CAG and 2 Hyacinth Macaws. They all just love the Palm Nuts. He said it takes them about 20 minutes to eat one. So they need to work for it. :-) He goes out and picks the Orders fresh when he receives them. The trees bare fruit all year round. The minimum order is $100 for 50 pounds!! You must get a fedex account so you can provide him with your fedex number to ship them to you and then fedex will bill the shipping charges to you depending on which method you select. You simply send him a check and he pulls your order and ships it. I am going to see how many Grey owners I can rally up here to split the 50 pounds. I do not own a separate freezer to store that large of a quantity. You need to freeze what you will not use in a week so they will not start turning vinegary. He also said that you can smash the Nut once your Grey has stripped the flesh and give it back to them. It contains a Coconut type of center that they love. You may all want to do the same unless you own a freezer. His contact info is: Richard Sawyer P.O. Box 854 Naples, Florida 34106 (239) 248-2165 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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