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I just bought some pretty potent stuff to keep my african grey parrot
from eating the wordwork of my house.  I believe it's similar to that
bitter apple spray they sell for dogs, but it's supposed to be much more
bitter.  Since birds are so sensitive, if this stuff is bird safe, I'd
think it's safe for about anything.  You can get it online at Fosters
and Smith, and it's about $6 for a bottle.  You'd probably be able to
dilute it a bit and load up a squirt gun.

In fact, I sprayed down the woodwork one day and got it all over my
hands and face and then got a papercut a bit later and put my finger in
my mouth.  Despite my gagging and rinsing, I didn't get the taste out
for about an hour. 

Animals in the wild use nasty tasting things to ward off predators, and
I think by using something that was unpleasant rather than painful would
avoid any rage-type reactions.

Elly

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