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« on: October 23, 2011, 12:02:47 PM »
just read another post where it said asparagus isn't good.  I don't know how but I have completely missed this in the past.  Just had a look back over some posts and it seems a bit confused over asparagus.

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Re: asparagus
« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2011, 12:13:52 PM »
 Asparagus -- Asparagin which gives the characteristic flavour can cause severe stomach upsets in parrots.  :thumbsup:

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Re: asparagus
« Reply #2 on: October 23, 2011, 12:15:38 PM »
oh heck - I completely missed this.  Thankfully I have never really given it to them - I think I may have got them some as somethign different to try - but if I remember they didn't like it thankfully.

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Re: asparagus
« Reply #3 on: October 23, 2011, 12:17:25 PM »
hi Anne marie
It is confusing
I do know that asparagus can cause severe stomach upset in parrots due to the fact it contains Asparagin. Do a google on "Asparagin Parrots" to get some details on it
this is why i put it down as unsafe if theres any doubt
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Re: asparagus
« Reply #4 on: October 23, 2011, 12:19:20 PM »
much appreciated John - I will just leave completely off the list as there is plenty of other things to go at x
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Re: asparagus
« Reply #5 on: October 23, 2011, 04:58:17 PM »
I don't think a wee bit will have done them any harm Ann-Marie xx
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Re: asparagus
« Reply #6 on: October 23, 2011, 05:18:12 PM »
From what I have read asparagus is fine in moderation, contains no toxins....but is hard for them to digest, so small amounts will do no harm,and probably beneficial  :thumbsup:
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Re: Asparagus
« Reply #7 on: October 23, 2011, 06:16:58 PM »
oh thanks - I feel better now - parrots poisoned by Asparagus wouldn't be an easy one to explain  :biggrin:
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