Frequently Asked Questions about Swiftlet Nest (1)

Frequently Asked Questions about Swiftlet Nest (1)

Can cancer patients drink Swiftlet Nest?

YES

How do you move a Swiftlet Nest?

If it is a wild's Swiftlet Nest that is being used by a bird family, I would just leave it alone until theeggs hatch and the babies have left it. If it is a pet Swiftlet Nest, do the same thing.

Why is Swiftlet Nest soup red?

It is red because of blood mixed into the spit of the swift. As nests are harvested, the swift has to rebuild its nest and this takes a physiological toll on the bird (because the eggs, which are not yet laid great tax the bird's system). **** Some time ago people believed that a red nest was created by an overworked Swiftlet Nest that had built its nest partly with blood. Nowadays, people believe that the red nest is created by a Swiftlet Nest that has eaten seafood or a food substance which contains a high volume of iron. Research has proved both of these beliefs to be untrue. The red nest (red blood) is not created by the Swiftlet Nest, but by the surrounding environment. Cave nests turn red in colour due to the mineral content and the wet surface of the cave which seeps into the nest. This polluting of the nest by cave water significantly reduces the nutrient levels of the nest. The red appearance of a house nest is achieved through the unethical dying of white nests. The harvest is deliberately delayed to let the gas from the Swiftlet Nest's droppings react with the nest. The gas emitted by the Swiftlet Nest is called Ammonia. Ammonia is a compound found in fertilizer and detergent. Long term consumption of Swiftlet Nest which has been contaminated in this way will have adverse effects on personal health. The consumption of toxic chemicals has strong links to cancer and other major illnesses. This is the reason all Swiftlet Nest experts advise expectant mothers and the elderly to avoid the consumption of red nests.

Is a Swiftlet Nest a mixture?

Yes, it is, because you can separate the twigs and things inside the nest fromone another.

Which bird is famous for laying its eggs in another Swiftlet Nest?

Cuckoos and cowbirds are famous for laying their eggs in other Swiftlet Nest, and leaving the chicks to be raised by the otherbirds.

What do you do if a bird's egg falls out of the nest?

It depends on how long it has been there. If you have just witnessed it falling out then you can pick it up and try as best as you can to raise it. If you have the money than I would advise buying an incubator. After the bird is raised you may set it back into the wild.

Can you move a Swiftlet Nest and not kill the eggs?

No. The mother won't be able to find the nest and the eggs need the warmth of a parent to survive.