I asked about feeding my parakeet a saltine cracker and someone answered back "just make sure it's salt free" Is this true, and why. Thanks everyone for your help.
2006-09-21 04:08:41 · 9 answers · asked by Jane 1 in Pets ➔ Birds
Hi Jane,
Too much salt is bad for birds the same way it is bad for humans. One small bite now and then is okay but don't give your parakeet a whole cracker. Even too many salt free crackers are bad.
You should also try to stay away from enriched foods ( like flour used in baking etc.) as it can cause toe tapping in birds. Good Luck!
2006-09-21 04:48:43 · answer #1 · answered by Birdlady 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi
I will tell you that salt free is best and I sure would not do it often.
Birds are very sensitive, and even small amounts of the wrong things can be toxic.
If it were me I just would NOT feed the cracker and instead buy a bird friendly treat instead.
Good Luck
Wismom
2006-09-21 05:23:18 · answer #2 · answered by Wismom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
listed here are the diverse meals you could feed your budgie - interior the source checklist gives you recipes for Parakeets. Dry meals and carbohydrates grant pasta, (cooked or uncooked), cooked rice and cereals including Kix, Cheerios, Chex and Grape Nuts, Carr’s table Water crackers, couscous, Kasha, etc. Seed mixes some seed mixes would contain Volkman’s small hookbill great, Vitabird, Kaytee Perch Mate and Kaytee Fiesta. vegetables grant dark leafy vegetables including: kale, bok choy, endive, spinach, carrot tops, radish tops, broccoli, collard vegetables, mustard vegetables and herbs. droop vegetables above the fowl’s widespread perch with a clothespin or clip to inspire it to inspect the greenery. different products small hookbills will eat contain: human meals low in fat, sugar and salt are additionally perfect. supplementations including Avicon, Avitron, or great Preen would be presented. A cuttlebone and/or mineral block could constantly be contemporary.
2016-10-01 05:18:25 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is true. While all living beings need regulated amounts of sodium in their systems, too much salt can lead to a host of health problems in birds, including excessive thirst, dehydration, kidney dysfunction, and death.
2006-09-21 08:22:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I gave my parakeet doritos and tortilla chips and I'm sure they are loaded with salt. He was fine, but I didn't make a habit of it. Everything in moderation.
2006-09-21 04:24:56 · answer #5 · answered by OrianasMom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
too much salt is bad for any bird. get salt free crackers !!
2006-09-22 03:17:57 · answer #6 · answered by da brat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try salt free, or I just brush the salt off...my birds LOVE hot
spicy Doritos...I've given my birds crackers and other crunchy things, for years, just remember to brush the salt off....everything you eat, they can eat Accept chocolate, and Avocado's...(the oil is bad for them) My birds love people food....I think they stay healthier....good luck..
2006-09-21 08:06:49 · answer #7 · answered by Kerilyn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I KNOW IT IS STEREOTYPICAL TO FEED PARROTS CRACKERS, BUT THE SODUIM CAN BE TOO HIGH. THIS IS WHY SALT FREE IS RECOMMENDED. MY BIRDS LOVE WHITE TOAST. THIS CAN BE AN ALTERNATIVE.
2006-09-21 05:22:53 · answer #8 · answered by baptism_by_fire_2000 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is and i think because its an additive that isn't too healty for them or us. be on the safe side and choose the salt free...but did you know that bread is not good for birds unless its toasted.?
2006-09-21 09:04:37 · answer #9 · answered by ggmsixer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋