Are flamingos edible ?

[Mr_Cheesy]

Wasn't sure whether this belongs here or food and drink...

[MrLee-Gend]

Seems noone googled flamingo recipes then ?


Ooops im bad

[alfieblue]

Thank you madboutcats - but I'v had enough! Thought i was giving a good answer but the ridicule goes on. What's the point!!! Had enough and signing off. Let them get on with their fun! Good luck to them!!!! x

[Mr_Cheesy]

To everybody, I'm so sorry my question, which was intended as a serious enquiry, has caused so much trouble. I'm pretty new to Answerbank, and having such a wide base of knowledge available appeals to me immensely, but to have caused so much aggravation (especially to alfieblue) has made it really apparent that this may not be the forum for sharing knowledge that I thought it might be.

The reason I asked the question is that I was watching Amazon to Andes on UKDocumentary when I posted the question. I know that there are several species of flamingo and that the Romans did indeed view the tongue as a delicacy (these were presumably the flamingos seen in the Camargue region of southern France). However, many flamingo species have evolved to fit niche environments such as the Andean volcanic springs which are highly saline. I wondered if anybody knew for sure if this affected their edible/inedible status, and also if the low oxygen environment had affected the muscle composition ?

Thanks anyway guys

[China Doll]

Questions like this can often take a turn for the nasty, especially in animals and nature where people are passionate about their subject. I ridicule this to stop that happening. I dislike seeing good sections ruined so I occasionally attempt to contain the madness. I also don't think you were being ridiculed.

I do give sensible and concise answers in this section if it's a question I can answer. As I already stated, this is usually bug related and I wouldn't take the rise from a sensible question . However I will not take a question meant to stir seriously and will treat it in the same vein it's asked. If humour stopped this thread becoming argumentative then all the better and I won't be appologising for it. I believe if more people did this then we wouldn't have half the venom that floats around the site at times.

[whiffey]

Yes, alfieblue, the site is being destroyed by stupid ar$eholes. They imagine that everybody else is filling their pants with laughter at their massive wit, but most are wishing they would put the lid back on the bottle and go away and die. They however are too pigsh!te ignorant to see this.

[China Doll]

I will however appologise to Mr Cheesy for thinking this was an intended wind up. It would probably have been better in food actually in case you have any more strange eating queries :c)

[MrLee-Gend]

The language in this section really is terrible.Is this normal?
Im rather disgusted.Alfie i think youre doing the right thing the tones certainly been lowered now.

[alfieblue]

Thank you for your reply Mr_Cheesy. I very much appreciate it. I try my best to answer queries and I am sorry that things got out of hand. Please dont be put off by the site and this section. There are so many good people that can answer your questions. Its so informative - keep on asking. :o)

[weeal]

me too Joe

[alfieblue]

Mr_Cheesy - do me one favour! Look through past questions and answers (now i hav cooled down a bit i am thinking straight!).

You will see that there are many good people who ask genuine questions and get genuine answers. It is such an interesting section - please do not be put off. You will gain so much from everyone - I learn something new every day and I very much enjoy chatting to other nature lovers. Don't give up! Alfieblue :o)

[Mr_Cheesy]

Thanks for that , have cooled down myself now, I'll make sure I ask questions like that in the science forum (or Food & Drink) and ask questions about my two insane beagles, and possibly bugs in here !!

[alfieblue]

Bugs n insane beagles are great! Anything else you want to ask just go for it! I hav a loopy loo spaniel - everyone knows about him!!! We all chat and have lots of sensible answers to give and yes, we do sometimes add a touch of humour. We give encouragement, advice and have debates without the ridicule.

There is always something new and interesting to learn from this section - majority of users are wonderful..

Don't be put off by the minority!!

Having said that, I am calling it a day (for the mo), taking loopy loo pup for breath of fresh air and walk down the lane, will do me the world of good!!

Have a good evening and don;t be put off by tonights reponses to your question. :o)