I know birds can eat pumpkin seeds but can they eat the reast of the pumpkin?
I bought pumpkins today for carving jack o lanterns for my porch. And I want to have my bird out while I'm doing it because he loves new activities, but obviously he will get into it for fun. Is it ok if he ends up swallowing some of it? Or would it be best to leave him in the cage for this.
Are pumpkins safe for birds?
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Are pumpkins safe for birds?
by Tro » Mon Sep 24, 2012 10:38 pm
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Re: Are pumpkins safe for birds?
by pionus » Mon Sep 24, 2012 10:41 pm
yes, i believe they are. i have heard of and seen many people feeding their birds pumpkin. they seem to enjoy it.
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Re: Are pumpkins safe for birds?
by Eurycerus » Mon Sep 24, 2012 10:44 pm
I have too! :] I totally want to get a pumpkin and share with Nika
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Re: Are pumpkins safe for birds?
by Tro » Tue Sep 25, 2012 1:48 am
Thanks very much for the replies! This did help me, and I appreciate it. 
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Re: Are pumpkins safe for birds?
by marie83 » Tue Sep 25, 2012 6:08 am
Yes they are safe, just be careful while you are carving it. If he is anything like my birds he will only actually really want the bit you are working with lol.......
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Re: Are pumpkins safe for birds?
by Michael » Tue Sep 25, 2012 10:52 am
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Re: Are pumpkins safe for birds?
by pennyandrocky » Tue Sep 25, 2012 3:44 pm
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Re: Are pumpkins safe for birds?
by GreenWing » Tue Sep 25, 2012 8:55 pm
That is the CUTEST photo!!! <3
Yes, parrots can have pumpkins -- it's on my "healthy parrot diet" list!
Apparently parrots can have pumpkin seeds, too, as it's in Tiki's pellet mix.
Tiki and I have eaten pumpkin pie together. I bake a lot, and I make sure I don't put any nutmeg in it because parrots can't have it. So yes to pumpkin, NO to nutmeg.
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Re: Are pumpkins safe for birds?
by Percival » Tue Sep 25, 2012 9:12 pm
Pumpkins also contain mannitol, which is a natural deworming agent. Not sure if that's A problem for birds, but it can't hurt!
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