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Post by Ali Sagoo on Apr 12, 2005 11:43:24 GMT -7
Hello
Is it ok to give my grey some Bombay Mix once in a while?
Thanks!
Ali Sagoo.
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Post by Mannie on Apr 12, 2005 13:39:33 GMT -7
What is Bombay mix? And what is in it?
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Post by Jane on Apr 12, 2005 14:05:27 GMT -7
It is a spicy curry snack mix. The trouble with those sort of things is that they can be high in salt.
Jane
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Post by Preston on Apr 12, 2005 18:40:04 GMT -7
Real High
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Post by Justin T on Apr 12, 2005 19:20:53 GMT -7
What about Fruit Pebbles and Sugar Smacks?
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Post by Jane on Apr 13, 2005 0:43:56 GMT -7
Anything containing refined sugar found in processed foods is as bad for birds as it is for humans. Refined sugar contains no nutrients and the body goes into overdrive trying to metabolise it. It can also make them (and humans!) hyperactive. In birds, a high sugar intake can promote yeast and bacterial infections and affect the immune system. The odd sugar smack or bit of biscuit isn't going to kill them but all these sorts of things should be limited.
Jane
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Post by Ali Sagoo on Apr 13, 2005 1:47:02 GMT -7
So limited Bombay Mix is ok?! Ali Sagoo
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Post by Jane on Apr 13, 2005 2:36:57 GMT -7
My previous post was talking about sugar.
I wouldn't feed Bombay Mix at all because it is high in salt and you have to remember that even a tiny amount will contain a lot of salt for a bird.
Jane
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Post by Ali Sagoo on Apr 13, 2005 4:29:34 GMT -7
Just for my info, why is salt worse than sugar?
Thx
Ali Sagoo.
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Post by Jane on Apr 13, 2005 5:49:24 GMT -7
Because they can't excrete excess salt efficiently and it can lead to toxicity.
Jane
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Post by Ali Sagoo on Apr 13, 2005 15:44:55 GMT -7
That would be a problem! Ali Sagoo
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