Foods That Would Normally Cause Humans Gas...??

[Panama]

I have heard contradicting information, and am curious what everyone's opinions are on foods that would normally cause gas in a human - ie broccoli - leafy greens - beans etc.

I think birds can pass gas, however it is very rare - correct? Are foods that cause gas in humans frowned down upon for the feathered ones?

Yay or nay for Parrots?

 

[Kiwibird]

Don't really have issues with those foods myself as a long time herbivore but all of those are safe to feed to parrots, and in fact quite healthy! One of my zons favorite veggies is broccoli (he has other opinions about leafy greens, however). All foods should be fed in moderation of course, and no fruit or veg should be fed every day as they all have different nutrients so variety is key to balanced nutrition and not OD-ing the bird on any one thing. Also, beans should be soaked overnight, drained then fully cooked before feeding to parrots. You can also spout them as well.

 

[SailBoat]

Don't really have issues with those foods myself as a long time herbivore but all of those are safe to feed to parrots, and in fact quite healthy! One of my zons favorite veggies is broccoli (he has other opinions about leafy greens, however). All foods should be fed in moderation of course, and no fruit or veg should be fed every day as they all have different nutrients so variety is key to balanced nutrition and not OD-ing the bird on any one thing. Also, beans should be soaked overnight, drained then fully cooked before feeding to parrots. You can also spout them as well.

Although it is possible for a Parrot to pass gas, I would believe it to be very rare based on how quickly they process food and move it though. Also, they store both solids and liquids in the same chamber above the vent. Based on the moisture level of a normal movement, unless empty the event would be to say the least messy.

 

[Kentuckienne]

Oh, I almost forgot! I used to accuse our beloved Amazon, Oliver, of farting. The three of us would be sitting on the couch, and there would be a weird smell. Not like a human fart smell, but not pleasant. J would deny it: birds don't fart. I just realized that since Oliver passed away this spring, I have not smelt that smell again once. I think he was definitely the source, and it wasn't all that rare an event! Don't know what foods might have caused it, but he LOVED cooked beans in any form and they were often in his dinner bowl.

 

[Scott]

Beans, beans, are good for your heart.......

(if anyone does NOT know the rest of the rhyme, let me know and the 8 year old in me will gladly answer!!)

 

[Kiwibird]

Oh, I almost forgot! I used to accuse our beloved Amazon, Oliver, of farting. The three of us would be sitting on the couch, and there would be a weird smell. Not like a human fart smell, but not pleasant. J would deny it: birds don't fart. I just realized that since Oliver passed away this spring, I have not smelt that smell again once. I think he was definitely the source, and it wasn't all that rare an event! Don't know what foods might have caused it, but he LOVED cooked beans in any form and they were often in his dinner bowl.

This is very interesting. Kiwi gets a good amount of beans in his diet, but I have never smelled any 'evidence' of that:54: I've also never smelled any odors off him besides the "happy amazon" musty scent and occasional bird breath. I've heard him make a little air escaping noise when he drops his butt to poo before, but I think it comes from his throat not his butt Wonder if Oliver might have had a food intolerance?

Edit: Speaking of unpleasant odors, Kiwi occasionally gets some rank bird breath the mornings after he eats broccoli! Holy hold your nose when he wants his kisses:52: Not sure what it is about broccoli, but he just loves the stuff so I cope

 

[SailBoat]

Beans, beans, are good for your heart.......

(if anyone does NOT know the rest of the rhyme, let me know and the 8 year old in me will gladly answer!!)

Oh Great!!! Now I got that rhyme floating around in my head.