Safe and yummy seasonings?

[Birdnut]

I have been looking around for a list of bird-safe seasonings to jazz up the birds' cooked food. I find lots of lists of safe and unsafe food items, but have not found any such lists of seasonings.

 

Moussa the grey seems to appreciate my culinary efforts much more than the other birds, so now I'm feeling more motivated to come up with delectable dishes. I have looked at the sticky thread with recipes, which should be a good resource. Also bought a bird cookbook (seriously).

 

Can you suggest some safe seasonings/spices that your birds have found especially yummy?

[JJsHoney]

Rene enjoys Cinnamon on everything and also ground Ginger

[msasser]

I know that Rose likes spicy peppers. Red pepper flakes and things like that.

[Guest]

My CAG and BE2 love cumin, dried and ground chiles, cinnamon, curry powder, ginger powder, allspice, garlic (I know this is controversial but my avian vet said it is ok, but that onion is not), dill, capsicum/cayenne, fennel, thyme, rosemary, mint of any sort, oregano, basil, marjoram.. Happy cooking!

[KimKim]

Babalu seems to like rosemary. I have never tried to give it to him before.

[pearllyn]

I've found the same problem - safe spice/herbs lists are hard to find. thanks for starting this thread.

[Azzie]

Hope this is of help:

 

http://www.landofvos.com/articles/kitchenxv.html

 

http://www.landofvos.com/articles/kitchen.html

 

http://birds.about.com/b/2008/05/05/growing-herbs-for-your-bird.htm

 

http://www.birdsnways.com/wisdom/ww24eii.htm

 

You are not wrong with it being difficult to find info on this. I googled "parrots herbs spices safe", and it mostly came up with ways to roast a turkey.

[judygram]

Yes you did find a few resources for herbs and spices, thanks for finding and sharing them with us.

I am not surprised that you found ways to roast a turkey!

[Greywings]

Our flock enjoys Ginger, Dried Safflowers, Red Pepper Flakes, Rosemary, Tyme and a little black Pepper.

[judygram]

At least our greys can smell good with all these spices they can eat!

[munch]

Any suggestions on how to introduce new seasoning and flavors, or a good way to serve them?