Published 08:46 IST, September 19th 2024

Keep Parakeets Talking And Lovebirds Chirping; Avoid These Foods For Happy, Healthy Birds

Keeping these points in mind and preventing exposure to harmful foods, ensures your parakeets stay talkative and your lovebirds continue chirping happily.

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Alongside dogs and cats, birds are among most common pets in many Indian households. Lovebirds, finches, canaries, and parakeets are popular bird species often opted as pets. Birds are orable, smart, and interactive, often considered some of best companions due to ir calm, sweet, and funny nature.

However, did you know that having birds as pets comes with many responsibilities, including ensuring you feed m foods that do not pose a risk to ir health? To reduce risk of harm, keep se foods away from your delicate birds.

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Avoid se foods for happy, healthy birds

(Fischer's Lovebirds. Image: Pexels)

Salt

Avoid feeding your bird foods high in salt, as excessive consumption can le to kidney dysfunction, excessive thirst, and even death.

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Mushrooms

caps and stems of certain mushroom varieties can cause digestive issues and liver failure in birds. It's best to keep mushrooms away from your feared friends.

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Alcohol

Feeding alcohol to pets should never be considered, though unfortunately, some have been tempted to witness effects of intoxicated animals. Always act responsibly and keep your birds away from alcohol, as such careless actions could be life-threatening for m.

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Chocolate

While chocolate is a sweet treat for humans, it can be dangerous for birds. Chocolate poisoning can upset ir digestion, causing diarrhoea, vomiting, and eventually death.

Leaves

Birds often love picking leaves for food or nesting purposes. If you have any toxic plants near your bird, don’t be negligent and keep your plants out of reach from se small companions that bring you joy.

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Conclusion

By keeping se points in mind and preventing exposure to harmful foods, you can ensure your parakeets stay talkative and your lovebirds continue chirping happily.

08:45 IST, September 19th 2024