Although it seems obvious when written out this way, you have a female bird. It is often difficult to determine the sex of your bird by looking at it.

Yes. The standard recommendation for ensuring that any wild game is safely cooked is to cook all types of meat thoroughly to at least 155-165 degrees Fahrenheit to kill disease organisms, parasites and viruses such as avian flu. It's not uncommon to see dead ducks or geese while in the field. Do not assume that any form of bird flu killed the ducks or geese, because these birds can die from many other causes.

We cannot accept responsibility for safely moving your plants. They may suffer from a lack of water and light as well as probable temperature changes while in the van. You may prefer to transport them in the family car or to ship them by plane.

For Local Moves (1 Day Start to Finish) - Generally it is not a problem to take a few houseplants with you. Although we do not guarantee or insure them. -For Long-Distance Moves - We do not accept any plants at all on the vehicle. Plants do not travel well, and some states do not allows plants to cross state lines.

Yes. Although chocolate contains oxalic acid (a chemical that binds calcium in many plants, such as spinach), Adora Calcium contains much more calcium than chocolate contains oxalate so there's plenty of free calcium left over. In addition, our formulation includes approximately 7% more calcium to ensure each disk contains at least 500 mg of absorbable calcium.

Over exposure to sun light often causes white and yellow potatoes to turn color. The green skin can be peeled off. It is fine to eat but some people may get an upset stomach. Some will, some won't. Some varieties are sold out before we can even open them on the Internet. We recommend pre-ordering your potato varieties, especially if they historically sell out quickly. We do not charge a customers order until we have product in stock to fill the order.

Sweet foods provide pleasure, and they also help improve food acceptance and palatability. And this is why sweetness can play a powerful role in determining what and how much people eat. But with the abundance of affordable food in many parts of the world today, people often eat too much food and consume too many calories. So, an important health goal is to include the pleasure of sweet foods without taking in too many calories.

Yes. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, there is no evidence that anyone has been infected with H5N1 influenza or other bird flu viruses by eating properly cooked poultry or poultry products (e.g., eggs) derived from infected birds. Cooking food thoroughly will kill bird flu virus and other infectious agents if they are present. No. Although fleas can transmit some diseases, such as bubonic plague, they are not part of the lifecycle of influenza viruses.

Chocolate, Alcohol, Avocado, Rhubarb and Caffeine are toxic to your birds. Never feed them to your bird. Some seeds and pits are also toxic, but seeds from melons are okay. Foods that are high in fat, salt and sugar are no-no's too. Birds are just like people, vitamins and minerals, along with trace elements are required for growth and maintenance of homeostasis (regulation of body). A balanced diet will provide the nutrition needed.

All our babies are weaned onto a very highly researched and advanced avian diet. We do not feed seeds. Although one of the weaning foods (TROPI MIX) has some seed in the mixture, though they are fully shelled, no waste or mess. The main base diet is HAGEN Tropican Granules, this formulated food is the absolute best diet on the market. It does cost more that some of the other cheapo brands but like we said we do not cut corners.

I feel like I'm going through soda withdrawls! Is there anything I can drink as a substitute for this? Thanks.

One thing we hear every trip is “the food was great! I never knew it was possible to eat so well on a wilderness trip.” We put a lot of work into supplying you with a variety of healthy and tasty meals and snacks. From the fresh vegetables to the real coffee, you will be impressed. Vegetarian or other preferred diets are not a problem. You can inform us of your diet preferences when you book.

There's a funny advertising campaign where eggs are being let out of prison. I'd say it's more like eggs are on parole. The recommendation for cholesterol intake is less than 300 mg per day. One egg has 200 mg, but keep in mind that other foods in your diet (meat, cheese, milk) have cholesterol. So you can't eat many eggs and still remain within the cholesterol recommendation. On the plus side, eggs are a good source of protein.

By now you've probably figured out that I'm not a fan of food additives and fake foods. Partly, because I'm not convinced they are safe and partly because I think they taste yucky. Plus, I have this crazy bias for fresh, real foods. However, the artificial sweeteners in foods have been approved by the FDA and are considered safe. Artificial sweeteners can help diabetics control blood sugar and in theory could help individuals manage their weight.

Absolutely! We love it when parents visit the school, and you're more than welcome to eat lunch with us. All you have to do is arrive just prior to lunchtime, report to the office, and obtain a visitor's badge. You can then wait near the cafeteria doors for your child's class to arrive.

Yes, but houseplants transported into Arizona must be free of insects and in a commercial potting mix rather than soil from your yard. Plants transported by a commercial mover should be placed near one of the trailer doors to facilitate inspection upon entering the state. Plants transported in a private vehicle will not be inspected. You do not need a certificate from your origin state department of agriculture to transport houseplants to AZ.

Yes, but plants should be free of insects and, if transported by a commercial mover, they should be placed near one of the trailer doors to facilitate inspection upon entering the state. Plants transported in a private vehicle will not be inspected. You do not need a certificate from your origin state department of agriculture to transit Arizona with houseplants.

Plants are a lot like humans. If your immune system is built up, there is a good chance you will not catch a cold. Plants also have an immune system. By feeding regularly with Eartheart 18-16-9, you can build strength and insects problems are less likely to occur. If you need more help, we suggest Eartheart Insect Spray. These products are made from a synthetic permethrin, thus are safe to all warm blooded creatures. This spray is very effective in "knocking out" insects.

Thailand is actually a very clean country. When Kasma orders street food, it is always from a stall that is clean and whose food handlers are clean. In addition the food is always cooked on the spot and served piping hot. (Check out Kasma's article on street food.)

High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is made from corn starch and contains two basic sugar molecules, fructose and glucose, in equal amounts. The advantage of HFCS is that it is inexpensive, blends easily into food and drinks, and tastes sweeter than table sugar so less can be used in manufacturing sweet food and drinks. Some scientists speculate that the rise in obesity has paralleled the rise in HFCS use in the United States.

There is a myth that pasta, bread, potatoes, and rice are fattening, but nothing could be further from the truth. Carbohydrate-rich foods are perfect for permanent weight control because they contain less than half the calories of fat, which means that replacing fatty foods with complex carbohydrates automatically cuts calories. It’s important to remember to eat healthy carbohydrates, such as whole grains, pasta, brown rice, and sweet potatoes.

Lots of vegetables appears to do no harm and may be beneficial on condition that the rest of the diet is adequate.

Grass eating by dogs and cats is considered normal by most veterinarians. Dogs in the wild do the same thing to supplement their diet with vegetation. I would only be concerned about access to grass that has been treated with herbicides, insecticides, or fertilizers that might cause illness. If chemicals have not been used on the grass, your pooch can graze away!

Fruits in their whole form will have a lower GI than fruit juices or pureed fruit. So there's no reason why you can't include whole berries in your diet. For practical reasons, you could use the GiP values for strawberries, but note that it is difficult to know the true GiP value for the reasons given above. Back to top

Fat substitutes seem like a dieter's dream... the taste and texture of fat, but with fewer calories. Some fat substitutes are made from carbohydrates (modified starches, dextrin, cellulose and gums) or protein (Simplese from skim milk). The substitutes are fully absorbed, but provide only 4 calories/gram instead of the 9 calories/gram in fats.

Yes, it is. The weather does not matter. Steamed ginseng accelerates the metabolic system. So if who feel hot after eating it just means the blood flow of your body is suddenly working good.

YKHC: Many birds have worms and function just fine. You probably have had birds like this in the past.