Raw Honey?

[tesla]

Is raw honey safe for greys? It's extremely healthy so I'm tempted to sprinkle some honey on some of the veggies I want to feed Tango, but I want to double-check before I do. Out of all the "do not feed" lists for grey, I never came across honey as being one the foods; and I couldn't find anything regarding raw honey and greys from a quick search via google.

[judygram]

I would think it would be safe but feed it in very small amounts as it is sweet and could make him only eat his veggies if it is honey coated.

Maybe Dave will clarify this for us.

[Dave007]

Honey and molasses shouldn't be used on any everyday food. Yes, it has lots of sugar and it doesn't metabalize in the bird's digestive system. Honey and molasses are the basic ingredients used on bird treats to solidify the treat( seed and other ingredients). Nuti berries, seed sticks etc. Those items are treats.

Honey and molasses may be good for people but not good for birds. Let your birds eat natural. Honey and molasses isn't natural for birds. It only tastes good.

AND Honey Nut Cheerios aren't good for people either just in case you're in the supermarket buying cereal.

[judygram]

Thanks Dave for clarifying that for us, I just assumed that honey was safe, you used it in a recipe you shared with us on the forum but I guess as long as it is in very small amounts like used for binding ingredients together and fed as a treat it causes no discernable harm.

[Dave007]

In that recipe, the only reason the woman used it was as a binding ingredient and she stated as much. Remember, it was homemade nutriberrys?

[judygram]

I remember Dave.

[levesque]

Honey is a great thing. Keep in moderation and remember that it is not a sugar product. There is nothing more natural than honey. It is often used for medicinal purposes with great results.

[tesla]

Thanks for the responses you guys.

 

I know it's very sweet, but it actually helps regulate blood sugar. Raw honey is also an anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, and anti-viral substance. With humans it raises the body's blood level of protective antioxidants. Even though Tango eats a lot of raw fruits, veggies, nuts, and seeds, I'm still trying to find ways to incorporate more healthy foods into his diet. I might make an apple, cinnamon, and walnut salad with a tad bit of honey once or twice a week towards the end of the day as a treat I guess. I'm not too worried about the sugar aspect because honey doesn't raise blood sugar like other sweet foods, I was just more worried about how the molecular composition of honey itself would react with an african grey.

[Guest danielsingh]

Hello all,

 

Honey(processed) and raw honey(unprocessed) both are generally used to clear the stomach if used everyday.

Other than its good properties, the side effects are loose stools and lots of internal body. Use very very carefully.

 

Please correct me if i am wrong here.

 

thanks