I can't seem to find this information ANYWHERE...even on sites dedicated to which plants are safe for birds...which is odd because they are so common.

okay... Catnip and Mint...are they safe for budgies?

try this website it has most plants and edible treats for your birds

safe plants and food

 

goodluck

jason

try this website it has most plants and edible treats for your birds

safe plants and food

 

goodluck

jason

 

 

thanks, it says mint is okay....now what about catnip?

I still can't find anything specifically on catnip...but I found something saying that a vet gave it the okay...and another that claimed their parrot acted woozy after smelling the fumes.

 

I think that if catnip was really dangerous to birds, the information would not be so hard to find. There would be something like "never feed catnip to your budgie!" at least SOMEWHERE.

So anyway, I offered a leaf to my budgie, Phillip, and he tasted it and HATED it. So I guess I don't have to worry about them eating it.

 

Just thought I would share that info since it's pretty much impossible to find info on it anywhere online.

I've not heard much about catnip but a good rule of thumb is: When in doubt, call your avian vet (or an avian vet, period). If you can't do that or they don't know, don't feed it to your bird. It's not worth the risk.