can birds have vanilla yogurt

[pauliepattie]

can budgies have vanilla yogurt

[Joey]

I dont think so but I did feed my cockatiel when he was 3 weeks old I was handfeeding him, I was told to give him yogurt to put bacteria inside his crop and he was fine...:D

[BUUZBEE]

from the HEALTHY BIRD COOK BOOK:


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Many parrots are not receiving enough calcium in their diets because owners do not give their birds any foods from this group. As with people, calcium is very important. Remember that too much cheese can cause constipation. Birds will also have a problem in digesting milk. Use only sparingly or as dried milk in cooking.

COTTAGE CHEESE
YOGURT this is a good source of calcium, potassium, and phosphorus.
EGGS (any style, shells included) eggs are a source of B12 and the yolks are a good source of vitamin D, but eggs are high in cholesterol.
MILK (used as dried in cooking) milk is a source of vitamins D, B12, and magnesium
CHEESE (any variety is acceptable) birds their cheese mixed with other foods, such as in macaroni & pizza. These cheeses include cheddar, mozzarella, muenster, provolone, swiss, american, and parmesan. Cheddar has the highest cholesterol values and calories, swiss the most calcium, parmesan the greatest amounts of phosphorus and sodium, muenster and cheddar the highest fat content.

THERE YA GO!

[perfect pals]

very interesting i might try it

[pauliepattie]

so is yogurt ok

[Joey]

Yeah I guess... but I would still keep it to a minuimum...

[Budgiekin]

Make sure the yogurt does not contain a lot of lactose as budgies don't have the enzymes needed to digest it. Also, make sure that if you are going to give your budgie yogurt, that you don't offer the ones that are high in sugar. In general, most dairy products should not be given too frequently.

[redgirl]

Agreed,xxxxxxxxxxx

[BUUZBEE]

Remember this comes from the HEALTHY BIRD COOKBOOK and it is for budgies thru macaws. so yes, they can have some, just as with anything, not a lot. its a nice treat, but not something that should be given daily.

[BUUZBEE]

BTW, for you that have not seen this book, its fantastic. it has recipies, plus the nutritional value of all things edible for birds.

i highly recomend it!