Herbs

[tovis]

We want to add some potted plants to our cage, which herbs are okay for finches?

We are thinking rosemary, thyme, oregeno and sage.

[finchmix22]

I know Thyme and Rosemary are alright, but not sure about Sage or Oregano. Many birds like Elderberry and Lavender or Milk Thistle.

[tovis]

I read that Jade is okay somewhere too, so I put some jade in too.

[Sally]

I think most of the common cooking herbs would be OK. Be aware that your birds will quickly shred potted plants, so it is a good idea to have extra potted plants ready and swap them out before they are totally destroyed.

[tovis]

So far they have not touched them. Also my orange cheeks have not done anything with the nest I put in.

Curious, how do I put those little bird icons in my signature?

[Sally]

Here is a link for the bird icons.

http://www.finchforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=9410

[mitch]

I have herd that not all herbs are good for birds, i believe i have seen somewhere recently that parsly may not be good for them--bird talk magazine may have ran an article on this recently. i also recently found out that mushrooms are not good for birds, i always enjoyed them myself and a few weeks ago i gave my parrot some and he turned his nose up at them and i'm glad he did because the next day i find out that they can be harmful to birds--so its probably best to do research before offering anything new to our feathered friends--bird talk runs good articles on such things, the finch information center may have something also.

[finchmix22]

Mitch
I love your quote! So true.

[L in Ontario]

I moved this from the Housing forum to Diet and Nutrition.

Also, I think if you Google or search on the Finch Forum website for "Safe or Unsafe Plants for birds", you'll get a good list or two (I just don't have time right now to do it).