Re parrots etc I have recently been entrusted with the fostering of two parrots. Although I live in a highrise, I have a 17' south facing balcony which has a mesh border. For the uninitiated that makes it a wonderful flight cage. Lots of clean-up though. Three things that I cannot purchase (between seed, vegetables and fruit) are weeping willow branches, citrus branches and pine cones. Also dead Arbutus branches as they become so hard that (unlike furniture) even parrots cannot destroy them. Any suggestions as to where and time of year for any of the above would be most appreciated. Cheers Charles Keast
willow twigs should be availabe at most florist shops. pine cones can be had at most garden shops in december and some throughout the year. arbutus branches would be tough to find and I believe citrus branches may also be few and far between.
