Can my Senegal Parrot eat these?

[emma_llew]

My senegal parrot seems to go mad for poppadoms! But, I'm scared to give him any... can you let me know whether it's ok for parrots to eat them?
Also, I thought I'd try and give him some budgie seeds in between his normal parrot mix meals. He seems to be having fun trying to get his big beak around them. Will they be of any good to him? I thought I might give them to him as a treat now and then.
Thanks in advance for any help!

[smurfchops]

I wouldn't give him the wrong food, it could damage his insides. I doubt if poppadoms are good for humans, let along parrots. Read this :

http://www.birdtricks...gal-parrot-cages.html

[smurfchops]

Sorry, I should add. Google 'Senegal parrot food' or similar, there are loads of websites with advice out there. Good luck and look after him !

[wildwood]

A small piece of a square inch shouldn't hurt but birds should really not be given anything fried as they have trouble digesting animal fats.
If you want to give it treats it may be a better idea to give him a small piece of carrot, any green vege (the stalky bit), a 1/4 piece of raw corncob, a brussel sprout.
Only raw vegies, never cooked/boiled.

Pet parrots also do very well on pelleted diets but the bird may take some time to get used to them and if fed pellets solely it can lead to boredom problems such as plucking, so plenty of playing and distraction toys.
Stay away from those scientific sounding 'health' aid such as pro-biotics, anti-bacterial and so called essential vitamins, unless recommended by a vet. If your bird is sensibly fed it doesn't need them and may do more harm than good.
Try to think as a parrot, not as a human.

[emma_llew]

Thanks guys, I always feed him raw veggies, he loves them! And don't worry, he's well looked after. :)
And as for pellets, I've asked at my local pet store about them and was advised not to give them, since the parrot mix that's his staple diet is better for him.