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Bay Laurel - safe for birds?
Last Post 17-06-2010 11:08 PM by Helen W. 3 Replies.
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Jess
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17-06-2010 08:13 PM

Hi

I have a large bay tree in the garden and was thinking it would be nice to take some clipping complete with leaves to add to Max and Miss Lily's homes.

I can't find it on any of the safe/unsafe lists and was wondering if anyone knew of whether it was safe for parrots?

I know other species of bay are poisonous to humans but am having no luck finding this one

Many thanks

 

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17-06-2010 08:29 PM
ooohhhh i cant find much about it either im affraid.......my moto is if unsure dont use it, dont take the risk, im sure others will be along to add and say if they think its safe.........talk to your neighbours see what they got, apple trees are good
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17-06-2010 09:50 PM

 

www.essentialbird.com/index.php found this on this site

LAURUS NOBILIS: also known as Bay Laurel; antibacterial and antiviral, high in antioxidants, may be uplifting and calming, may help support the digestive and respiratory systems, although this is the oils from the plant, the other types of laurel are toxic

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17-06-2010 11:08 PM
I'll tell you who may know, Shaz - may be worth a PM, as she doesn't visit the forum that often.
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