Would Hazel be good as an Orchid Mount?

[Subrosa]

Originally Posted by PaphMadMan

I remember the only wood my cockatoo didn't render into sawdust was a hickory branch I baked in the oven to harden. Of course, he was smart enough to know that his favorite cage-top perch might not be replaced if it was destroyed too fast. He took great delight in terrorizing the cats, and I still have scars from the times he chose to suddenly join the mammals sleeping on the couch, and doing his cockatoo laugh as the cats shredded me trying get away from him. I miss that damn bird.

I have owned myself or worked with just about every animal commonly, and even uncommonly kept as a pet, and other than primates no animal is as capable of forming a deep, complex emotional bond with humans as parrots do. I've lost a couple birds over the years, and I miss every one of them dearly.

[Leafmite]

Good luck with your hazel mount. The great thing about using Hazel is it is a renewable resource (if you have ever seen the way Hazel grows....).

[Triffid]

Originally Posted by Leafmite

Good luck with your hazel mount. The great thing about using Hazel is it is a renewable resource (if you have ever seen the way Hazel grows....).

Thanks Oh I know, it's a wonderfully useful plant also. Where I grew up it was extremely common.
Currently checking the UK Laws for gathering, as laws regarding conservation and nature are becoming, necessarily so, more strict. Currently can't find any indication that gathering Hazel is illegal, unless it's on private property and you don't have permission or it's on a nature reserve (as far as I can tell). Yet there may be conditions where the plant must remain untouched, such as if is harbouring Lichen or Moss which is under threat.
Found this: http://www.bsbi.org.uk/Code_of_Conduct.pdf


PaphMadMan,
Sorry to hear you had to let go of your feathered friend, but glad to know he's doing alright.

Subrosa & PaphMadMan,
Must say thank you for sharing regarding these remarkable birds.

[PaphMadMan]

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[Subrosa]

Originally Posted by PaphMadMan

I've lost pets of several types to deaths over the years, that is inevitable, but luckily the cockatoo I mentioned here transitioned to being a breeder when my situation changed and I could no longer keep him. Last I knew he and his mate were still going strong and contributing to the gene pool. He'd be nearly 30 years old now.

That's good to hear about your 'too! He should have a long life ahead of him!