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Post by SA Hunter on Oct 27, 2013 18:07:32 GMT 10
I had some mates across the road when I was a kid who were Maltese. They would scatter bird seed in their back yard, set up a large pull net with a long pull rope. They'd wait for the moggies/finches to land, then pull the rope, over come the net, birds caught.
They ate the moggies, and sold the finches to local pet shop to make a few extra $$. If I remember, they cleaned the birds, boned the meat, and made small meatballs cooked in oil. A long process, but, will have to try it one day.
Just a thought. Oh, moggies are sparrows if you are not sure of that terminology.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 27, 2013 19:40:41 GMT 10
Sure sounds like a good idea. Let the game come to you! haha
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Post by fox on Nov 10, 2013 11:52:49 GMT 10
my nan and use to tell me stories of how they use to eat galah all the time , even gave me the recipe ,
4 liters of water
1 galah
1 brick
place brick, water and galah in a large pot and boil furiously until brick is soft , throw away galah, eat brick
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Post by SA Hunter on Nov 11, 2013 21:59:34 GMT 10
LOL - used the same recipe when we were kids - galah was as tough as old boot leather, but we did eventually eat it. Tasted a bit better cooked over an open flame, peeled off the meat in strips, pounded it till soft, then chewed, and chewed, and chewed, then chewed some more.
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Post by SA Hunter on Apr 10, 2014 22:02:42 GMT 10
Pine trees - remove the outer bark, and with a knife scrape the inner bark (white in colour), it should come off in threads- then boil in water till soft, then eat - has the same texture/taste as pasta. Don't know how nutritional it is, but it will fill you up!!
Just another handy tip I came across one day!
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Post by sentinel on Apr 10, 2014 22:51:40 GMT 10
Many Australian plants are edible - some not. Make sure you know which are - there are heaps of information that's easy to follow - one good way for a beginner is to go to your local DVD shop and rent a copy of the Bush Tucker Man - Les Hiddins Major Leslie James (Les) Hiddins AM (born 13 August 1946 in Brisbane, Queensland), aka "The Bush Tucker Man" is a retired Australian Army soldier and war veteran, who is best known for his love and knowledge of the Australian bush In 1987 he was awarded a Defence Fellowship to research survival in northern Australia. He was the principal author of the Australian Army's military Survival manual (1987) and was awarded Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in 1987.[1] You can also source out your local library as up here they have a limited number of DVD's to borrow and a number of books on 'Bush Tucker'. I only eat plants I am 200% sure of. ........................................................................................................ What Pine Trees Are Poisonous? | Garden Guides www.gardenguides.com/107322-pine-trees-poisonous.htmlWhat Pine Trees Are Poisonous? Native Americans drink pine needle tea, which allegedly has curative properties and is believed to cure scurvy. Pine needles are also made into a tea and pickled in some Eastern European countries. Not all pine varieties are edible, however; the ponderosa pine and several others varieties of pine trees can cause illness and death in cattle and other animals.One evergreen conifer, the yew, contains a toxic substance that is potentially fatal if ingested by humans. Other types of pine can cause digestive problems in cats and dogs. Positively identify the variety of pine before planting or allowing animals to consume the plant. Ponderosa Pine The Agricultural Research Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture says the needles of the ponderosa pine, Pinus ponderosa, contain isocupressic acid, which can induce abortions during the first trimester of pregnancy in cattle. Both the dry and green needles contain isocupressic acid. The abortions generally occur during the late fall and early spring. The cows have weak contractions, excessive hemorrhage of the uterus and incomplete cervical dilation. If the abortion is near-term, the calves may survive but will be weak. After the abortion, cows may develop septicemia and fever and may die if not treated. The USDA recommends supplemental cattle feeding during cold, snowy weather to prevent cows from eating the needles of the ponderosa pine. The ponderosa pine is also called the blackjack pine, western yellow pine, yellow pine and bull pine. Other pine trees that contain isocupressic acid include the lodgepole pine (Pinus contorta), common juniper (Juniperus communis), and Monterey cypress (Cupressus macroparpa). These pine trees also may cause abortions in cattle. Yew Tree The yew, Taxus baccata, is an evergreen conifer that is similar to pine trees. The yew has long, narrow, shiny dark green leaves. It is common throughout forests and woods and is often used as an ornamental hedge. Eating any part of the yew tree can result in abdominal cramping, dizziness, dry mouth, rashes and discolored skin. A derivative of aniline, a compound derived from the yew tree, is used to make paclitaxel, a drug used to treat liver and urinary tract infections, rheumatism and cancer. Anti-tumor agents derived from the yew affect the blood muscles and causes edema, fatigue and changes in the skin. Do not consume homemade preparations of yew bark or needles--ingesting aniline is potentially fatal. Australian Pine The American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says the Australian pine, Araucana heterophylla, contains an unknown toxic substance that causes vomiting and depression in dogs and cats. The Australian pine is also called the Norfolk pine, house pine, and Norfolk Island pine. Read more: What Pine Trees Are Poisonous? | Garden Guides www.gardenguides.com/107322-pine-trees-poisonous.html#ixzz2yUD69rsJ |
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Post by SA Hunter on Apr 10, 2014 23:03:57 GMT 10
Thanks for the info - so, check first and pick the right pine tree!!
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Post by shinester on Apr 11, 2014 3:15:22 GMT 10
I've got a GREAT book on Australian bush foods HERE
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Post by sentinel on Apr 11, 2014 4:33:13 GMT 10
Yes - Tim Low is no slouch - he is also a very good reference point.
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Post by remnantprep on Apr 11, 2014 8:11:43 GMT 10
I've got a GREAT book on Australian bush foods HERE
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Post by SA Hunter on Dec 10, 2014 20:20:14 GMT 10
Sparrow PieSparrow pie 12 sparrow breasts...(Oh C'mon BOY...who would try to find any leg or wing meat on them birds?  ) 1 can mushroom stems/pcs DRAINED 1 can tomato soup 2 stalks diced celery 4 diced green onions...green and all 1/2 tsp dry sage Braise the bird breasts in bacon grease till golden all over, let cool and shred meat off bone with a fork. Mix everything together and spoon into 2 Unthawed frozen pie crusts in pie plates. Top with leftover mashed taters. (Or mix up instants.) Bake 35-45 min@325 till taters are golden.
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