Unsafe Foods for Parrots
There are a number of food items people eat that are not safe or healthy for pet parrots.
Never feed:
Avocado (including avocado oils)
Chocolate (dark, milk, and white)
Garlic and onions
Mushrooms
Fruit seeds/pits
Alcohol (beer, wine, spirits)
Salty/High Sodium Foods
Dairy/Milk/Cheese - safe but birds cannot digest lactose which can lead to diarrhea
Butter and margarine
Caffiene (coffee, tea, sodas, energy drinks)
Meat (beef, chicken, pork, etc.)
Bacon or Other Animal Fat
Animal byproducts
Junk Food (potato chips, corn chips, french fries, Cheetos, pretzels, etc.)
Human Medications (prescriptions or over the counter)
Illicit Drugs (Cocaine, Marijuana, Crystal Meth, etc.)
Ornamental Houseplants
Peanuts - risk of fungal toxins
To find out what foods are safe to feed your bird, click here: Safe Treats for Parrots