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Post by matthaismouse on Aug 12, 2007 13:15:24 GMT
Hey everyone. I was just wondering if someone could tell me what fruit is best to give to budgies as i have no idea. thanks for your help.
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Post by telmadee on Aug 13, 2007 7:22:05 GMT
we did have a list somewhere on here, but til either i can find it or one of admin point you in the right direction here are a few to get you going apples, grapes, guava, mango, orange, pomegranate, watermelon, blanched or grated carrots and green leafy vegetables such as lettuce and spinach. However, do not feed them cabbage, as cabbage will make your budgie sick. Some other foods to avoid are chocolate, avocado, beans, croton, eggplant, raw peanuts, apple seeds, raw potatoes and asparagus. It's important for budgies to have calcium in their diet. Budgie owners provide their bird with calcium by placing a piece of cuttlebone (the bone of the cuttlefish) in their cages.
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Post by telmadee on Aug 13, 2007 7:30:31 GMT
found these on here too
KEEP TWEETY SAFE WITH BIRD POISON PREVENTION TIPS According to statistics compiled by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC), more than 525 instances of pet birds being exposed to potentially dangerous common household items were reported last year. As the majority of companion avians have limited activity outside their cages, poisonings are not common. But birds with free household access are at potential risk of exposure to toxicants. Our experts at the APCC offer the following poison prevention tips to keep your companion avian in the “sing” of things:
* Birds are highly sensitive to inhalant fumes, so please avoid exposing yours to fumes from self-cleaning ovens and overheated cookware, automobile exhaust, tobacco smoke, glues and paints, insecticidal fumigants, perfume and hair spray.
* Keep all prescription and over-the-counter drugs out of beak's reach, preferably in closed cabinets. Pain killers, cold medicines, anticancer drugs, vitamins and diet pills are all examples of human medications that can be lethal to birds, even in small amounts.
* Never allow your bird access to areas in which cleaning agents are being used or stored. Should your pet ingest them, he could suffer from a range of symptoms, depending on the substance, from mild stomach upset to severe burns of the tongue, mouth and crop.
* Foods and beverages that could be dangerous to birds include: - avocados - chocolate in any form - coffee & tea - moldy or spoiled foods - onions & garlic - tomato leaves and stems - yeast dough
also in budgie section frequently asked questions part is one about plants etc (Toxic and Safe Plants/Trees for Birds)
I used to give mine boiled eggs with part of the shell too when they were breeding
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Post by matthaismouse on Aug 13, 2007 8:21:13 GMT
ok thanks for the help.
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Post by telmadee on Aug 13, 2007 8:54:25 GMT
you're more than welcome glad i could help
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