Aug
16
Are Peanuts Good For Pet Birds or Not?
Filed Under Pet Care, Pet Feed, Pet Health
Peanuts contain fiber, protein, vitamins, minerals and amino acids; still we often ask this question. Infact, feeding peanuts to our pet birds might get dangerous if mold traces are found on them. As it grows underground, mold called Aspergillus Flavus may grow on them and it produces Aflatoxin that may even cause cancer.
What we can do is:
• Feed your bird unsalted and roasted peanuts to reduce the risk of toxins in them.
• Don’t feed them more than 3 to 4 peanuts everyday.
• Spanish or Valencia peanuts are said to contain less Aflatoxins.
• Buy good quality peanuts from reputed brands only.
• Better to feed them peanuts suitable for humans rather than animal feed.
It is always advised to keep yourself updated about new researches on pet diet in order to keep you pet bird happy. Generally the USDA and FDA inspect the presence of toxins in food items and reject them if found dangerous. You may follow those tips above for better understanding.
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