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Subject: Re: Feeding parrots Herbs??

Author:
Frank

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Date Posted: 16:50:15 01/29/03 Wed
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In reply to: Alex 's message, "Feeding parrots Herbs??" on 04:24:34 01/26/03 Sun

Basil is fine, I have huge bushes of it(perenial ones) and give them every 2-3 days. It also eliminates any odours coming from birds.

Parsley, on the other hand, can be given but not as often. It is not toxic, but makes birds pupils to open wide ( similar to drug effect) and it can cause the sunburn of the inside of the eye, or damage to the nerve. Its called photo- sensitivity (not 100% sure). I give parsley once a fortnight.
Oregano has similar affect, while all the other herbs ( cooking) can be used safely.
Garlic contains alcaloids and its effect on birds is not researched yet.
Chives are, along with the basil, my birds favorites.

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Re: Feeding parrots Herbs??	karl	18:27:16 01/29/03 Wed