Herbs they eat Macaws

[chellner]

Hi just a quick question. What herbs does a macaw parrots eat. I have a good list of fruit and veg put not herbs. Thank you Chaz.

 

[JerseyWendy]

Herbs that are safe:
Anise (Pimpinella anisum)
Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
Bee pollen (Monarda)
Borage blossoms (Borago officinalis)
Bottlebrush (Callistemon spp.)
Coriander/cilantro (Coriandrum sativum)
Dill (Anethum graveolen)
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)
Lemon balm (Melissa officianalis)
Oregano (Origanum vulgare)
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
Sage (Salvia officinalis)
Thyme (Lamiaceae Thyme)

http://www.parrotforums.com/parrot-...afe-fresh-foods-toxic-food-lists-sprouts.html

 

[Anansi]

Great list, Wendy!

 

[Birdman666]

I was just laughing at the title...

Macaw eating herbs?! I didn't know there were herbs that grew large enough to eat a macaw... even a mini mac!

Like Monster Venus Fly Trap sized?!

I think they call those things Audrey II... !

 

[Taw5106]

What about cilantro?

 

[Birdman666]

I don't think Cilantro gets big enough to eat a macaw either.
And it doesn't have teeth.

But I do know all six of mine have eaten my homemade chili that had cilantro in it, and none of them keeled over dead...

 

[JerseyWendy]

What about cilantro?

Yup, Cilantro is safe. It's in the parsley family.

http://www.birdchannel.com/6-bird-myths-debunked.aspx

 

[chris-md]

Parker gets a whole clove every once in a while. He loves it!

 

[kiwination]

i give my birds(or rather they steal) marjoram and my mini mac loves it the most

 

[RavensGryf]

I was just laughing at the title...

Macaw eating herbs?! I didn't know there were herbs that grew large enough to eat a macaw... even a mini mac!

Like Monster Venus Fly Trap sized?!

I think they call those things Audrey II... !

What about cilantro?

I don't think Cilantro gets big enough to eat a macaw either.
And it doesn't have teeth.

But I do know all six of mine have eaten my homemade chili that had cilantro in it, and none of them keeled over dead...

OMG ROTFL at this!! :18: Cilantro doesn't have teeth haha! I thought the same thing when I saw the title..

Seriously, great list Wendy .