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This question may have been asked before, but does anyone else grow their own 'herb salad?' I'm somewhat limited in what I can get in my area and shipping to Canada can be pricey and take forever. Could I grow my own and occasionally offer them a selection of herbs? If so, what would you include? Thanks,
Erin

scroll down for some safe herbs... http://www.cockatielcottage.net/houseplants.html

the only one I was told not to use by our avian vet was garlic, it can cause issues with red blood cells rupturing in some species so best to avoid it in all species.

http://eclectusparrots.net/herbs.html

Here's a link to the most popular herb salad.
http://www.twinbeaksaviary.com/herbsalad.html
I would include any or all of these that I could
Red clover leaf & blossom Trifolium pratense
relaxant, antibiotic, inflammations, minerals, potassium, calcium
Echinacea herb Echinacea angustifolia
antibiotic, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, stimulates immune system, vitamins
Chickweed herb Stellaria media
C, B, D, Anti-inflammatory, aids digestion, respiratory
Dandelion root & leaves Taraxacum officinale
stomach, vitamins, potassium, calcium, kidneys, aids digestion
Plantain leaf Plantago major
kidneys, appetite, diarrhea, anti-inflammatory, heals wounds
Thyme leaf Thymus vulgaris
antibacterial, kills & expels worms, diarrhea
Garlic flakes Allium sativum
antifungal, antioxidant, fertility, heart
Oatstraw tops Avena Sativa
calcium, magnesium, yeast infections, thyroid
Yarrow flower Achillea millefolium
blood, supports liver function, virus & fungal inhibitor, tonic
Licorice root Glycyrrhiza glabra
expectorant, supports liver function, anti-inflammatory, yeast infections
Milk thistle seed Silybum marianum
protects liver health, heart, lungs, circulation, worms
Kelp granules Macrocystis pyrifera
iodine, thyroid, stimulant, mucous membranes
Elder berry & flower Sambucus nigra
respiratory, anti-inflammatory, blood, appetite, improves heart health
Wheatgrass Triticum aestivum
circulation, amino acids, enzymes, chlorophyll
Lavender flower Lavandula angustifolia
aids digestion, essential oils, stress, metabolism
Astragalus root astragalus membranaceous
strengthens resistance to disease, digestion, energy, kidneys, stress, diarrhea
Marshmallow root Althaea officinalis
wounds, calcium, diuretic, demulcent, tonic
Spirulina powder Spirulina platensis
fertility, growth, stress, color, protein, antioxidant, improves digestive health
Barberry root Berberis vulgaris
respiratory, blood purifier, detoxifier, supresses Candida overgrowth
Olive leaf Olea europaea
feather problems, immune support, fights infection, anti-parasitic, tranquilizer
Pau d’ arco bark Tabebuia avellanedae
blood cleanser, fights infections, liver, candida, feather/skin problems
Wormwood herb Artemisia absinthium
liver, aids digestion, appetite stimulant, worms

good luck

debbie276

Thanks for this!

erine

We can buy a bird herb salad here in SA but it is expensive for the amount you get. What I ended up doing was going to a local health shop and I bought the individual herbs (what Debbie listed above) and I mixed them together to make my own herb mix. It worked out much cheaper and I now have a herb mix that will last about a year (kept in cool area in tupperware).

I also use the large seeding trays and plant out herbs to grow for my birds. They love it, especially clover