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Toxic foods — what you might not know

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FidoAndFeathers
FidoAndFeathersOPJul 27, 2026
73 posts · since Jul 2026

I just learned avocado is deadly to birds. I almost gave my budgie some last week!! What other common human foods are toxic that people might not know about? Let's make a list for newer bird owners.

ToocanStan
ToocanStanJul 27, 2026
128 posts · since Jul 2026

If you're near Brampton, PetSmart on Queen St actually has a decent bird section. Better than most locations.

BudgieBootcamp
BudgieBootcampJul 27, 2026
116 posts · since Jul 2026

Update: took everyone's advice and things are improving. Luna is slowly coming around. This forum is the best.

GTA_BirdDad
GTA_BirdDadJul 27, 2026
117 posts · since Jul 2026

I remember when my budgie went through this phase. I was so worried but my vet said it's actually really common.

Feathers_and_Coffee
119 posts · since Jul 2026

My budgie did this too! Turned out it was because of a change in routine or schedule. Once I addressed that, everything went back to normal.

Fatima_YYZ
Fatima_YYZJul 27, 2026
69 posts · since Jul 2026

My Noodle read this post over my shoulder and started nodding. I'm only slightly concerned.

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