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Title: fruit tree cuttings
Post by: debster on July 15, 2007, 14:13:45

this is probably a strange request and not sure how the co ordination of it would would work but people like me who keep parrots and birds in general are always on the look out for branches and twigs from fruit trees (not treated with pesticides) for natural branches and chewy toys for our beloved pets. if anyone would be willing to donate some when they prune their trees i could offer them on the parrot forum i belong to i would ensure that whoever wants them collects them. its just that we try and keep things as natural as possible for our little and large birdies and i know they would be greatly appreciated ;D

Title: Re: fruit tree cuttings
Post by: saddad on July 15, 2007, 17:31:20

I'm in Derby and will be summer pruning all my fruit over the next month... if it stops raining!
;D

Title: Re: fruit tree cuttings
Post by: debster on July 15, 2007, 22:04:36

excellent I will put a thread on the parrot forum i use believe me if theres anyone in your area it will be snapped up ;D

Title: Re: fruit tree cuttings
Post by: debster on July 16, 2007, 13:46:28

there are requests from Birmingham and Edlington in Doncaster for fruit tree guttings if anyone lives there will have some and is willing to donate them :D

Title: Re: fruit tree cuttings
Post by: debster on July 16, 2007, 14:09:29

Leeds now too

Title: Re: fruit tree cuttings
Post by: emmy1978 on July 16, 2007, 14:47:42

Debster - have you tried Freecycle for stuff like that? ;D

Title: Re: fruit tree cuttings
Post by: debster on July 16, 2007, 15:24:15

I havent because i have a supply i was just trying to link people with a supply and demand for what effectively is garden waste. plus this way people could be sure no pesticides have been used but it is certainly a good thought

Title: Re: fruit tree cuttings
Post by: emmy1978 on July 16, 2007, 18:07:08

Right, i see what you mean now - sorry.

We went to see Shrek 3 with my little girls on Friday and to kill time before the film we went to the aviary in the gardens. The girls were overjoyed to meet a parrot that said 'Hello lovie' 'hello' and 'beg your pardon'. He was fantastic, they stood there for half an hour yelling hello at him and he very obligingly replied every time!!

Title: Re: fruit tree cuttings
Post by: marestail murderer on July 16, 2007, 19:12:09

keep parrots myself deb...............so i know that surplus fruit tree prunings would be a godsend to anyone who cant get any.
i use willow myself...............not as long lasting but the birds love stripping the bark!
just out of interest...........what forum are you using for the parrots?

Title: Re: fruit tree cuttings
Post by: debster on July 16, 2007, 20:29:52

http://www.parrot-link.co.uk/forum/index.php
do you use this one I am freddie on there

Title: Re: fruit tree cuttings
Post by: marestail murderer on July 16, 2007, 21:59:57

used that board ages ago debs...............not been on there for a good year................tried to relog in..............but i think its forgotten me!..........lol

Title: Re: fruit tree cuttings
Post by: debster on July 17, 2007, 08:59:54

it was updated lately and we all had to kind of re register good forum though

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