Grapes...

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A few years ago I read on the internet that Chilean grapes had been responsible for killing pet birds that had been fed them.
This they say was due to certain insecticides/pesticides which were sprayed on the crops.
I have been reluctant to give grapes to my budgies for fear of them being contaminated, whether Chilean or otherwise.

Can anyone tell me if there is really a threat from insecticides/pesticides on grapes and is washing them enough to remove any residue or is peeling them safer.
Your advice is greatly appreciated.
Thanks x

[barrieshutt]

Most European countrys have rigid rules on what must and must not be used but move out of Europe and anything goes................................I was on holiday abroad and decided to go up into the mountains two hours away from the holiday resort , as an ex butcher i was interested to see a local farmer butching a cow , this was done on the dirty muddy field , when i asked if the meat was to be sold in the village he said no it was for the resort i was staying at...................i went off steaks for the next two weeks

[jacqui]

Can anyone help? Jasper, my 4 year old budgie has been acting weird lately - he keeps thrashing about on the bottom of his cage - as soon as I get him out and talk to him he is fine - is he attention seeking?

[BudgiesBuddy]

Dec 18, 2011 21:49:24 GMT jacqui said:

Can anyone help? Jasper, my 4 year old budgie has been acting weird lately - he keeps thrashing about on the bottom of his cage - as soon as I get him out and talk to him he is fine - is he attention seeking?

Hi Jacqui and welcome to forum

I think it would be better if you start a new thread with the issue mentioned in the heading of the thread so the members can share their experience with you.

Anyhow, if Jasper is not sick then you don't need to worry about.