Hi from a OB newbie.

[OrchidAmi]

Bird droppings are definitely a natural for orchids unless they are too concentrated. Putting an orchid plant under a bird cage wouldn't be such a great idea . I suspect most folks here have a lot of common sense about such things. Another good fertilizer that can be used are the droppings of deer and rabbits and goats if you have access to them. They come already pelleted. A "tea'"can be made with the pelleted droppings and then diluted and added to your watering. These have a relatively low N level so won't burn the plants. Always start out with the very weak mixture just to be on the safe side.

Does anyone here practice vermiculture?????

OrchidAmi