Edamame OK for parrots?

[wrench13]

Was wondering if these Japanese soybeans are of to feed Salty?

 

[Laurasea]

Soy sucks
Soy ugh I have links in my ornithology thread.
Soy block nutrient uptake.
So many better options

 

[chris-md]

As a phytoestrogen source it can be hormonally problematic.

Small doses it’s fine. I don’t feed it to Parker. As Laura notes, many better options.

 

[SailBoat]

We are a no bean household. So many variations, different prep-requirements and just so much time for something that I rarely have any interest in as a food group.

With hope one of our bean pros will step in an provide clarity!

And, while I was typing this, they did!!!

 

[Scott]

I offer a few organically grown U.S. sourced edamame to the flock weekly. Some don't like them, but those who do seem not to have hormonal issues.

(yeah, I know "organically grown" can be a red herring!)

 

[Laurasea]

As a phytoestrogen source it can be hormonally problematic.

Small doses it’s fine. I don’t feed it to Parker. As Laura notes, many better options.

I forgot about the phytoestogen! Thanks for adding that.

 

[wrench13]

Thanks!! You guys are so smart.