Even in very small amounts, chocolate can be toxic to birds. Chocolate contains both theobromine and caffeine which can cause vomiting and diarrhea, increase heart rate, result in hyperactivity, induce tremors and seizures, and even cause death in birds. As little as 3 M&Ms can kill a songbird.
Even though they are omnivores, there are certain things that a parrot should not eat, especially chocolate. Chocolate contains caffeine and theobromine, which are chemical compounds that are toxic to parrots.
Templo S.U.D. over 2 years ago
need a little sugar, huh?
enigmamz over 2 years ago
I was told to toss in a bit of sand on occasion, to help with the gizzard action.
J. R. M. over 2 years ago
I was told chocolate can kill budgies.
Doug K over 2 years ago
“How about some Cocoa Puffs?” “You could go Cuckoo for a while.”
mourdac Premium Member over 2 years ago
Birds supposedly aren’t affected by the hottest of peppers and will eat them like candy.
MY DOG IS MY CO PILOT over 2 years ago
Even in very small amounts, chocolate can be toxic to birds. Chocolate contains both theobromine and caffeine which can cause vomiting and diarrhea, increase heart rate, result in hyperactivity, induce tremors and seizures, and even cause death in birds. As little as 3 M&Ms can kill a songbird.
blakerl over 2 years ago
Don’t do it Ziggy. The bird is depressed. Chocolate chips are not a cure.
betseytacy over 2 years ago
Chocolate is HIGHLY TOXIC to BIRDS!
mistercatworks over 2 years ago
Whatyathinkthisis some kind of breakfast cereal?
kathleenhicks62 over 2 years ago
The chocolate is in the wine. . . .
Eric Klein over 2 years ago
Even though they are omnivores, there are certain things that a parrot should not eat, especially chocolate. Chocolate contains caffeine and theobromine, which are chemical compounds that are toxic to parrots.
Pony99CA over 2 years ago
Ziggy: Maybe I should mix some parrot into my diet once in a while.
norphos over 2 years ago
Chocolate is good for humans and dairy cows, it is poison to dogs and cats, but how does it affect birds?