I have a Grey Cheek Parakeet and Ive heard that they like ice cream. Im scared to give it ice cream becuase I think i might kill it.... I just wanna know can birds enjoy that special cold treat?
2007-08-02 11:56:39 · 17 answers · asked by vivatown8 1 in Pets ➔ Birds
I agree with what seems to be the overwhelming thought here in the fact that it isn't a good idea. Birds don't have the ability to properly process dairy, and while a little dairy, such as milk, can be alright, you have to consider ice cream has other things in it. It usually has sugar, that isn't good for them, and depending on the flavor, some can be potentially toxic. So I would avoid it. There are some human foods that are alright, but I would stay clear of most treat foods that we eat. Especially with a parakeet, since their systems would only require a very small toxin to kill them due to their size.
2007-08-02 13:18:36 · answer #1 · answered by parrotflock 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ice cream contains milk, which is lactose which parrots cannot digest so idearly nope, it would be like feeding your parrot chocolate only chocolate would kill quicker than feeding ice cream,
However im sure health shops do sell lactose free ice cream which would be perfect for a parrot or you could try making your own with lactose free milk.
Or make your own with following ingredients :
Supreme Ice Cream
1 cup strawberry puree
1 pouch Gelatine
1/4 cup water
Pour 1 pouch gelatine over puree. Add 1/4 cup boiling water and stir constantly until completely dissolved. Pour into ice cube container and put in the fridge until set. Serve.....
This link gives a few ideas of what you could make as a safe desert for your birdy,
http://www.birdsnways.com/birds/rdessrts.htm
2007-08-02 15:43:23 · answer #2 · answered by worldchampatpool 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they can occasionally have a little ice cream. Just don't go overboard because the dairy can be a little rough on them, and sugar needs to be restricted.
My birds actually don't like ice cream because it is too cold, but they love a little cool-whip non dairy topping!!
2007-08-02 12:44:53 · answer #3 · answered by John P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My baby cockatiel, Pinetop (3 years old), has a sweet tooth. But he eats most everything we do. I will absolutely NOT give him avocado, onions, chocolate, mushrooms, stuff like that. But when he hears that whipped cream can go off? There's no satisfying him until he gets some. IceCream? A little too cold for my little baby.
2015-08-12 04:07:20 · answer #4 · answered by Danie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CAN they eat ice cream? Yes. SHOULD THEY eat ice cream? No. It is not good for their digestive system; then consider that they have completely different nutritional needs than humans, it could be dangerous.
2007-08-02 12:46:40 · answer #5 · answered by Nothingusefullearnedinschool 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can, but their digestive system isn't designed to deal with dairy so it can be dangerous.
This is the same for all animals, I work a rock festival at an animal sanctuary that had an Alpaca die, at a different function on site not the rock festival, because someone fed it a burger - they can't digest meat
2007-08-02 12:01:53 · answer #6 · answered by Weatherman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have an african grey, and he loves ice cream. I give him just a little bit - like half a teaspoon, and if he doesn't get some when we have it, he gives a most pitiful moan.
2007-08-02 13:51:39 · answer #7 · answered by kiwibarb11 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my Senegal parrot likes ice cream !! it's okay to give the bird a little ice cream.
2007-08-02 15:01:38 · answer #8 · answered by babygirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is fine for them to have ice cream but not ONLY ice cream a treat is fine
2007-08-02 11:59:27 · answer #9 · answered by lizabopeep 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ya they can have ice cream...i just wouldn't give them chocolate since thats what can kill dogs...
2007-08-02 12:01:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋