The definite answer is Yes, parrots can eat cinnamon, weather it is in powder form or in stick form. It is healthy diet for parrots. It is better to serve organic cinnamon because it contains a lot of health benefits. But, parrots cannot eat Chinese cinnamon because it is toxic for them. The reason is that it contains blood thinner called Coumarin. It is bad for parrots and leads to sudden death.
Cinnamon is actually a spice. It derives from the bark of a tree named as Cinnamonum. It is used in cooking and making beverages. It has used for number of years. It has anti inflammatory properties.
In this article, I will tell you:
- How to serve cinnamon to parrots?
- How often can parrots eat cinnamon?
- Merits of eating cinnamon
- Cassia Cinnamon vs Ceylon Cinnamon
- Frequently asked questions
Let’s start without wasting time!
How to Serve Cinnamon to Parrots?
It is the most important question. As a parrot owner, you should know various methods of serving cinnamon to the parrot species. Different parrot species have different preferences. They like to eat cinnamon indifferent quantities. Here, I will tell you some methods which you should adopt while serving cinnamon to the cutie pie.
Golden Rule: Moderation
The first thing you should do is to serve cinnamon in moderation to the parrots. First of all, serve a very small amount of cinnamon. Keep an eye on your parrot to check reaction of your feathery friend.
Natural Cinnamon
You can serve only organic and fresh cinnamon to the parrots. Because it is free from any preservative or additives. You should add cinnamon sticks or powder cinnamon which is natural to the parrots.
Sprinkle on Food Items
You can sprinkle cinnamon to various parrots food. Parrots enjoy its taste. You can also sprinkle cinnamon powder to fruits like: oranges, apples, pears etc.
Cinnamon Sticks
You can also served cinnamon sticks to the parrots. It serves as a source of fun for them. But you should serve cinnamon stick in small pieces to the parrots. Because if you serve it in whole it can injured your parrots’ beak.
How Often Can Parrots Eat Cinnamon?
As you all know that cinnamon is healthy for parrots. But the question arises; how often can parrots eat cinnamon? The answer of this question depends upon the size and the age of your parrots species. If your parrot is small or medium like budgies, lovebirds, then it is better to serve a pinch of cinnamon to them. When you serve cinnamon to parrots, it is better to observe them. If you see any adverse reaction, immediately give first aid to them.
If you have medium to large size parrots, then you should serve a small amount of cinnamon to the parrots. You can also sprinkle a fair quantity of cinnamon to the parrots food. But you should serve cinnamon only once in a week to the parrots weather it is small or big.
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Merits of Eating Cinnamon
Cinnamon is healthy diet for parrot, if you served it in moderation. Many parrot caretakers founds that cinnamon is of potential benefits for parrots. But at the same time, you should serve it in moderation or in limited quantities to the parrots. As a parrot owner for 8 years, here I will tell you some great merits of serving cinnamon to the parrot species. These merits of eating cinnamon for parrots are as follows:
Rich in Antioxidant
Cinnamon is full of antioxidants. It is helpful in removing the free radicals from the parrots body. Flavonoid is 1 most important antioxidant that is present in cinnamon. It also provides good health and safe and long survival to the parrots.
Anti-Inflammatory Agent
Cinnamon acts as an anti inflammatory agent. It has anti inflammatory properties that are helpful for parrots health. It prevents parrot species from various bacterial and viral infections. It contains 81.0 grams of carbohydrates.
Ease Digestion
One of the most important benefits of cinnamon is that it contains 53.1 grams of fiber that helps in digestion. Baby parrot can also digest cinnamon without much difficulty or with much more ease.
Regulates Blood Sugar
Cinnamon is good in regulating the blood sugar. But it also contains 2.2 mg of sugar that is necessary for parrots body. It prevent parrots from many cardiovascular problems. It maintains blood sugar and keep parrot healthy and active.
Enhance Taste
Cinnamon has a good taste that attracts parrots. You can add cinnamon to various parrots food to enhance the food’s taste. Parrots love to eat food in which cinnamon is add.
Cassia Cinnamon vs Ceylon Cinnamon
Cassia cinnamon is native to China and also named as Chinese cinnamon. It is also produced across South Asia. Cassia have red brown dark color and have a thick sticks as compared to ceylon cinnamon.
Cassia cinnamon is very cheap and can find all across the markets. It has a lower quality. Cassia cinnamon is good to used in cooking and medicines etc. We can also extract oil from cassia cinnamon. It is very effective for parrots health and by adding it to the parrots food, it enhances the taste of food item.
Ceylon cinnamon grows in Sri Lanka and some parts of India. It made from the bark of the tree named as Cinnamomum Verum. It has a mild sweet taste. It is quite expensive as compared to see cassia cinnamon. It has brown color and soft layer of tight sticks. It has a high quality texture.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can Baby Parrots Eat Cinnamon?
Yes, baby parrot can eat cinnamon. But you should serve a very small amount of cinnamon to the baby parrots. As you all know that baby parrots have weak stomach. They cannot digest all types of food. That’s why care is necessary while serving cinnamon to the baby parrots.
Can Parrots Eat Cinnamon Bread?
No, parrots cannot eat cinnamon bread. It contains a lot of carbohydrates that affect the parrot’s stomach. Carbohydrates are essential for parrots but the excess is harmful for them. They also cause fatalness in parrots.
Can Parrots Eat Cinnamon Cake?
No, parrots cannot eat cinnamon cake. The reason is that it contains several ingredients that are toxic for parrots. Another reason is that it contains high amount of salt, sugar and flour that are bad for parrot’s stomach. You should avoid serving cinnamon products like cinnamon cake, bread, cookies to parrots.
Can Parrots Eat Cinnamon Cereal?
No, parrots cannot eat cinnamon cereals. Because, it contains a lot of sugar and carbohydrates that are unhealthy for them. That’s why you should avoid serving cinnamon cereals to the parrots.
Can Parrots Eat Cinnamon Toast Crunch?
No, parrots can not eat cinnamon toast crunch. It is not safe for parrots. It contains high amounts of sugar, flavors and preservatives. It affects their digestive system. Parrots should stick to natural food like seeds, nuts, beans and fruits.
Is Cinnamon Safe for Birds and Squirrels?
Yes, cinnamon is safe for birds and squirrels. But, it must be served in small quantity to birds ad squirrels. Ceylon cinnamon is most suitable for birds. It has lower coumarin levels as compared to Cassia cinnamon. Eating too much cinnamon affects their liver badly.
Last Lines
It is okay for parrots to eat cinnamon. While moderation is key rule for serving any food item including cinnamon to the parrots. It is safe and healthy for them. For the first time, you should serve a very small amount of cinnamon to the parrots. If you see any reaction, immediately consult a veterinary doctor. Cinnamon serve as an anti-inflammatory substance.
If you face any difficulty, text me in the comment box, I will answer you soon. Thanks for reading!
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I’m Amna, and I absolutely adore birds, especially parrots. I’ve been immersed in the world of these colorful feathered friends for over 10 years. While I’m not a bird doctor, I’ve gathered a wealth of knowledge on how to care for and understand them.
My experiences extend to various bird species like parrots, macaws, cockatoos, canaries, and finches. In addition to my personal adventures with birds, I’ve dedicated time to volunteering at a local bird rehabilitation center.
My true passion lies in sharing what I know about parrots and birds with you. Through my articles, I aim to share the information you need to provide the very best care for your avian companions. So, let’s embark on this journey together and make your feathered friends’ lives as joyful and healthy as possible!