Canned beans?

[C3mommy]

I have some kidney beans. Can I offer canned beans if I rinse them really well?

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[charmedbyekkie]

I wouldn't. Often times the can is coated on the inside with plastics that I would worry the birds might be sensitive to. Plus if it's contaminated, at least humans can get medical treatment for botulism and whatnot, but I don't know if vets can help birds for that. And normally there's some kind of preservative in the can, which no doubt soaks into the beans.

 

[C3mommy]

I was hesitant so that's why I asked. I never even though about the can being coated with something. Thank you!

 

[charmedbyekkie]

No worries! My aunt used to do a lot of canning, and she showed me a little of the basics. Due to her age, she was able to compare homestyle canning to modern canning. Nice to be able to pass it on

 

[Flboy]

I would say the beans are safe, but most have a fairly high salt content!

 

[ChristaNL]

Didn't we ban kidney-beans because of something (sorry, my brain is mush today) inside them? (Other beans are safe btw.)

 

[C3mommy]

Even canned beans?

Didn't we ban kidney-beans because of something (sorry, my brain is mush today) inside them? (Other beans are safe btw.)

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[ChristaNL]

Speaking for Europe: sure, just rinse very well.

 

[C3mommy]

Dang! I'm in the US

Speaking for Europe: sure, just rinse very well.

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[ChristaNL]

LOL- the problem is the rules about what is acceptable to add to foodstuffs vary wildly all over the planet - so it is very hard to keep track of what is do-able and what is not.
I would not feed my birds anything from a can unless in emergencies (because you never know...) I prefer fresh or homecoocked anyway.

 

[LeslieA]

Two major reasons to avoid kidney beans, toxic phytohaemaglutinin levels and high protein levels. Additionally, most beans have large amounts of added sodium.
Even cooked, rinsed and frozen, large beans can cause hormonal and kidney problems are considered large beans.
If you must serve canned beans to your bird, serve rinsed black beans or smaller with no sodium added.
The plastic liner can leach into beans over time, so it is best to serve rinsed and home-sprouted beans instead. Also related, two reason you were told not to buy dented cans are, again, the leaching process (Metals can be dangerous.) and dents can loosen (even slightly) lids meant as protection.
Certain widely known AVs (2, I think) back serving smaller beans canned without added sodium and well-rinsed because of their natural proteins but the vast majority do not. Also, these are in medium to large birds, so much depends on your bird as well as your choice. But all agree that large beans should not be served.

 

[ChristaNL]

Thanks LesieA, that was the substance I could not recall the name off

 

[noodles123]

The sodium content + lining of the cans are what would concern me....If you rinsed, drained and cooked them in something, then I imagine 1 bean would be okay on a large bird (as a treat or something)...I just wouldn't do it if it could be avoided.

 

[LeslieA]

Often when beans are cooked, salt is added. I realize that salt and sodium are two different things. While you and your bird need sodium to regulate body functions, salt is a seasoning that kills.

Most foods, raw or cooked, contain sodium. On the other hand, we choose to add salt because we have been trained (often unwittingly) and addicted to it.

Again, we add salt to many foods we cook and most Westerners keep it on their tables. This is where the true problem lies.