Hi! I have never used chilli pepper so I can't reply to your question but I read here about crushed chili pepper:
After a lot of thinking, digging for information on the net and books I decided to start this tread. My idea is to find, exchange and collect here as much information about herbs and other remedies for pigeons and birds in general. I noticed that in most cases of emergencies, people do not have...
www.pigeons.biz
"Crushed chili pepper
- Parasite control, in and out. Reduces levels of a compound that contributes to inflammation and pain. They think it may help prevent cancer and heal lung problems as well.
I just sprinkle some over the top of their food".
Give a look at the whole thread, you can find there many interesting and useful info about natural remedies
Here is another interesting link:
From this 17 pages presentation you will be able to learn how to keep your birds healthy with the help of 8 Natural products .I hope you will enjoy it.
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Hopefully someone else will be able to give you an answer about chili pepper water.