Is leek safe?

[hacatta]

I bought a bag of leek today for my birds.
But is it safe? i didn't see it in the safe list but also not by the avoid section.
I already made a week worth of salads with leek in it.

 

[JerseyWendy]

Yes, leeks are perfectly fine, and quite healthy.

 

[Freespin]

I'm not sure but it a similar family to onion so I would be wary. Do some googling?

 

[Freespin]

Oh ignore me then haha

 

[hacatta]

I did but i didn't found much,i do know know that a leek parrot exist
But shouldn't it be put on the list then?

 

[JerseyWendy]

I did but i didn't found much,i do know know that a leek parrot exist
But shouldn't it be put on the list then?

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[JerseyWendy]

Some other searches show for it NOT to be safe, so now I'm pretty confused.

 

[hacatta]

Exactly why i asked^^
But it is not just with leeks it's with kale Brussels sprouts raw tomatoes.
Does look like i'm going to have to take the raw tomatoes out and cook them.
Everyone says something different.

 

[JerseyWendy]

Well, my fids have been getting Kale, Brussels Sprouts, and sometimes some tomatoes, and they've never had any ill effects on them.

AND I use leeks in my chop mix whenever I have it available. I was always under the impression it was fine.

 

[JerseyWendy]

To add to the confusion (this one gave me a headache)

http://caiquesite.com/Foods/dangerous_human_foods.htm

 

[hacatta]

I can't make anything of it.
Most things are not even usefull.
Most is about how people eat it not birds.
Quess i'm going to wait with their salad tommorow.
At this rate i'm too scared to give them anything.
There won't be much left of their saled this week

 

[Terry57]

I also have always fed kale and occasionally brussel sprouts to my guys with no ill effects. Some site say that kale is super healthy and good for them, and others say it's dangerous.
Makes it really hard to figure things out.

 

[Kalidasa]

I also have always fed kale and occasionally brussel sprouts to my guys with no ill effects. Some site say that kale is super healthy and good for them, and others say it's dangerous.
Makes it really hard to figure things out.

What? Huh? Kale bad? Why is it considered bad? Is it the calcium absorption issue found in many healthy dark leafy greens?

 

[Terry57]

I also have always fed kale and occasionally brussel sprouts to my guys with no ill effects. Some site say that kale is super healthy and good for them, and others say it's dangerous.
Makes it really hard to figure things out.

What? Huh? Kale bad? Why is it considered bad? Is it the calcium absorption issue found in many healthy dark leafy greens?

The sites I found that said it was dangerous didn't even have a reason...just listed on the not safe lists.

 

[Freespin]

I figure if someone says it's safe it can't be that bad? I'm sure a lot is just people being way too cautious. I guess in moderation. It's a hard one but the way I see it is there is only so much babying one can do till there comes a point you just need to get on with it. Obviously everyone wants to do the right thing by their birds and people all over the place feed these things without worry so I would try not to over think it. It all get so confusing the more you read!

 

[hacatta]

A book i bought they say that kale,Brussels sprout an green beans should always given cooked.
She does mention leek but not that it should be cooked.
This is written by a woman that has studied the diet of parrots for 10 years.

 

[Kalidasa]

I think if anyone googles or reads enough information, they're bound to find discrepancies. In cases like that, I go with the majority of the most reputable.

 

[hacatta]

What do you think in case of leek is?ow and raw tomatoes?

 

[hacatta]

What do you think in case of leek is?ow and raw tomatoes?
guess i'm just going to give them the salad.
I think that as long you don't give them a whole bowl it's okay.
I too used raw green beans and brussel sprouts in my chop mix.

 

[Betrisher]

Leek and onions do belong to the same family, but I'm strongly allergic to onion (symptoms of food poisoning even if I only eat a tiny speck of it) and can eat leeks till the cows come home. Dunno why, though! I also know they feed leeks to the gorillas at Taronga Park Zoo. This makes me think there can't be as much serious alkaloid in leek as there is in onion. Actually, it would be interesting to ask a zoo what they feed their parrots. If anyone has researched a good, balanced diet for specific species, it would be zoos...?