Is cuttle bone poisonous to my amazon parrot? Read a few forms and people seem to think they are?

Question

As the one I bough had a picture of a red macaw that i purchest from pets at home. What should I do?

Answer 1

I give my birds cuttle bones and have for years without problems! I don't have an Amozon but I do have a parrot that I've given them to although he just seems to shred them in seconds!

Answer 2

No, they are not poisonous.  They are almost all calcium carbonate.

The main concern is if the bird gets a big piece off the bone and swallows it.  That is not good for their digestive tracts.

Best to scrap some off and put it on the food.

Answer 3

no definatly not! if you buy one from a pet shop you dont have to worry at all! but try not to pick them up of the beach they might have things that can harm your bird on it. i have 2 budgies and im getting 9 more soon! i have a cuttle bone stuck to the side on the cage! its good for them. it blunts their beak and helps with their digestive system! goodluck with it!

little miss sunshine

Answer 4

No !! Cuttle-bone is not poisonous to Parrots of any species.

What is the problem is that large Parrots tend to snap off large pieces at a time,then the hard (back bone)can damage their throats,to overcome this( a,) break off the hard bone, ( b),break it into small pieces, or grate it onto their food,also give your bird a mineral block as Amazons need quite alot of minerals to keep them in peak condition.

Answer 5

Cuttlebone isn't poisonous to your bird. They provide calcium to their diet, it's also fun for them to chew and destroy!

My African Grey loves it.

Answer 6

no they are not

they give the parrot vitamins/minerals

Answer 7

Don't risk it- if your not sure it is much better to play safe.