the DO NOT feed list?

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the DO NOT feed list?

Post by PsyBirdy » Thu May 02, 2013 10:50 am

I've hear that you are not supopsed to give birds Avocados or tomatoes.

Is this true?

Is there any other fruites/veggies we should avoid?
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Re: the DO NOT feed list?

Post by Toddmin » Thu May 02, 2013 11:08 am

I know you should not give them avocados. From what I have read, not all avocados are poisonous to birds, but I wouldn't take any chances!

I think tomatoes should be OK, since I see outside birds eating tomatoes from gardens!
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Re: the DO NOT feed list?

Post by Sally » Thu May 02, 2013 11:58 am

The Finch Information Center has an entire article on safe and unsafe foods. Many foods that we currently feed may be on the safe list, but still need to be fed in moderation. Here is the link:

http://www.finchinfo.com/diet/safe_toxi ... _foods.php
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Re: the DO NOT feed list?

Post by cindy » Thu May 02, 2013 12:11 pm

I use dried tomatoes sometime in my mixes and my parrotlet loves fresh tomatoes. Avocados are a no.

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Re: the DO NOT feed list?

Post by Perfex » Thu May 02, 2013 1:17 pm

Definitely no avocado!!
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