Foods widely known to be dangerous
The foods below are widely reported as dangerous to birds. Even small amounts are not worth the risk.
- Avocado — flesh, skin, and pit
- Chocolate and caffeinated drinks
- Alcohol in any form
- Onion, garlic, and related plants
- Salty snacks and seasoned food
- Xylitol in gum and sweets
- Fruit pits and seeds such as apple, peach, cherry
Check which part of fruit and vegetables
Fruit flesh can be a good treat, but remove pits and seeds. Some vegetables need care with leaves, stems, or sprouts, so check the edible part before offering anything new.
Record new foods in moimoi with the date — it narrows down what to check if appetite or droppings change later.
The kitchen has more than food risks
Hot steam and fumes from cooking, including fumes from overheated non-stick coatings, are reported as dangerous to birds. Keep birds away from the kitchen while cooking and ventilate.
Leftover food and drinks on the table become reachable hazards during free flight. Clear them before letting your bird out.
If you suspect eating, do not wait
If your bird may have eaten something dangerous, contact a clinic that treats birds right away, even if it seems fine. Knowing what, when, and how much speeds up the assessment. moimoi does not replace veterinary diagnosis or treatment.