The diet of parrots is very important. Not everything can be eaten. We need to understand the eating habits of parrots. There are some things that they cannot eat. If you are not careful, you may cause food poisoning and your life may be at risk. Today I will reveal to you these types of foods. Never give them to parrots, otherwise they may die.

➤Mushrooms

Parrots cannot eat mushroom food because some mushrooms contain toxic substances that can cause poisoning in parrots. Therefore, you should avoid exposing your parrot to any mushroom foods.

➤Soy products

Soy products contain a lot of protein and fiber, which are not good for the parrot’s digestive system. Therefore, you should avoid giving your parrot food based on soy products.

➤Milk

Parrots cannot eat milk-based foods because they lack the enzyme to break down lactose, which can cause diarrhea and indigestion. If your parrot needs nutritional supplements, you can choose milk powder specially formulated for parrots.

➤Acidic foods such as tomatoes

Parrots cannot eat acidic foods, such as tomatoes, lemons, etc., because these foods will neutralize the stomach acid of the parrot, causing stomach discomfort and digestion bad.

➤Onions

Onion foods contain a large amount of sulfide, which can cause anemia and poisoning in parrots. Therefore, you should avoid allowing your parrot to eat onion-based foods.

➤Fruit Cores

Parrots cannot eat fruit cores because these fruit cores contain toxic substances that can cause poisoning to parrots. In addition, fruit pits can cause suffocation in parrots.

➤Foods heavy in oil, salt and sugar

Parrots cannot eat foods heavy in oil, salt and sugar because these foods will have a negative impact on the health of the parrot. Too much oil can cause obesity and cardiovascular disease in parrots, too much salt can cause kidney damage in parrots, and too much sugar can cause diabetes in parrots.

➤Chocolate

Chocolate contains large amounts of caffeine and theobromine, which can cause poisoning and heart damage in parrots. Therefore, you should avoid exposing your parrot to any chocolate-based foods.

➤Avocado

Avocado contains a lot of fat and toxic substances, which can cause obesity and poisoning in parrots. Therefore, you should avoid giving your parrot any avocado-based foods.

➤Alcoholic drinks

Parrots should not consume alcoholic drinks because these drinks can cause serious damage to the parrot's liver and nervous system. Even a little bit of alcohol can cause irreversible damage to your parrot.

As a bird keeper, you need to know what foods your parrots cannot eat to ensure their health and safety. If you're not sure whether a certain food is suitable for your parrot, it's best to consult a professional veterinarian or parrot care expert.