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Meat is a good source of protein
How dangerous is it to include cooked meat in a bird's diet? My 10-month-old African grey loves to share a meal with me every night. While he typically likes and eats rice, pasta and potatoes, he has also tried cooked beef and chicken (with bones) and seems to love it. Is there any harm in that?
-- Liana, Houston, Texas
SMALL AMOUNTS of cooked meats, including fish, will not hurt your bird. In fact, unless he is on a formulated (pelleted) diet, he needs the protein. Seeds alone don't offer enough. Cooked beans, eggs and cheese are also good sources of protein. Bones are fine; they give larger psittacines something to chew on and play with. There are only a few people foods birds should never be given, including alcoholic or caffeinated beverages, salt, chocolate and avocado.
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