Can parrots eat parsley?

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With caution
Parsley · Herbs

Yes, in small amounts — a sprig of parsley now and then is fine. Very large quantities have been linked to photosensitivity in some birds.

Keeper's noteA sprig in the chop mix or clipped to the bars occasionally is no problem. There are herbs with better résumés though — basil and cilantro can be offered freely.

What to watch out for with parsley

Parsley contains psoralens, compounds that in large doses can cause photosensitivity (sun-triggered skin reactions) — documented mainly in livestock that grazed on huge amounts. The doses in normal sharing are far below that, but it earns parsley a 'moderation' label rather than a free pass.

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