Can parrots eat basil?

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Yes — basil is aromatic, completely safe, and a fun sensory experience for parrots.

Keeper's noteOffer a whole sprig and watch them shred it. A pot of live basil on the play stand is enrichment that regrows itself.

Why basil is good for parrots

Fresh basil is non-toxic, mildly antioxidant, and engaging in the way parrots love: fragrant, shreddable, and novel. All common varieties — sweet, Thai, purple — are equally safe.

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