Can parrots eat mint?

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Yes — fresh mint leaves are safe in normal amounts. Avoid concentrated mint oils.

Keeper's noteFresh leaves only — avoid concentrated mint oils, menthol products, and mint-flavored anything. A sprig in the water dish makes 'spa water' some birds love.

Why mint is good for parrots

Fresh spearmint and peppermint leaves are safe for parrots in the quantities a bird would actually eat. The caution applies to essential oils and extracts — menthol in concentrated form is far too strong for avian respiratory systems and should never be used around birds.

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