I managed to get a papaya at the shops, I was just wondering are the seeds safe ?
Talaya Well-known member Apr 26, 2022 183 Media 2 400 Parrots Han Solo - SI Male Eclectus Nov 30, 2022 #1 I managed to get a papaya at the shops, I was just wondering are the seeds safe ?
HeatherG Well-known member Apr 25, 2020 3,893 6,966 Nov 30, 2022 #2 I think so; I know people eat them and they’re said to be peppery.
zERo Moderator Staff member Super Moderator Dec 9, 2021 2,035 Media 2 5,078 Texas Parrots Tony-Green QP(M) Tom-Pineapple GCC(M) Milly- Sparrow (F) Nov 30, 2022 #3 Yes they're safe but don't feed him but a few because I've read too many can upset their stomachs.
HeatherG Well-known member Apr 25, 2020 3,893 6,966 Nov 30, 2022 #4 Good point! Papaya has an enzyme called papain which digests foods and maybe irritates mucosa.
OP Talaya Well-known member Apr 26, 2022 183 Media 2 400 Parrots Han Solo - SI Male Eclectus Nov 30, 2022 Thread Starter Thread starter #5 ok guys I’ll give him 3 only, as a treat as he does like his seeds. and watch his poops. Thank you x Last edited: Nov 30, 2022
