Liver Problems?

[hollyhawkz]

Does anyone have a comprehensive list of what foods cause liver problems in Parrots?

[Monica]

Don't have a list of foods, but there are plenty of websitse on the topic...

Parrot Diet
Fatty Liver Disease
http://www.avianweb.com/liverdisease.html
Winged Wisdom Pet Bird Magazine - Fatty Liver Disease in Cockatiels
Portly Parrots - Fat or Fit?
Parrot breeder of African Greys, Meyer's and Senegal parrots. Hand fed baby parrots


A healthy diet that's not too high in fat, as well as plenty of exercise should keep most birds fit and healthy enough to not get fatty liver disease.

[chapala]

Foods high in fat include: Seeds such as sunflower, safflower, pumpkin; all nuts, animal fat contained in cheese, egg yolk, meat, butter; human junk food; any food with oils.

High carbohydrate foods and no exercise also can contribute to obesity, so a diet heavy on the cereal grains including millet, can pack on the grams.

The best diet is lower in fat except for certain species such as the Macaws who need a higher fat content through healthy nuts and seeds in addition to a good fresh food diet, or a pellet diet supplemented by at least 20% fresh vegetables with a little fruit.