09/17/2026
Opinions are mixed about using hot peppers as a parasite deterrent in birds, but, I have never had a worm/parasite issue with my flock and they eat hot peppers like candies. The one bird that ever had a parasite issue, was my spoiled Kermie, and she would only eat veggies if they were yellow or white, which were all very mild/sweet. She just had a weird color thing, she went after all the yellow and white flowers too, but ignored the others.