Is it safe to give candies to my parrot?

In general, many animals, including parrots, should not be given foods very high in sugar, fat, or sodium. It is not technically toxic, but too much of these things can cause various medical issues. There are also a variety of foods that are toxic or possibly toxic to parrots that can be found in sweets:

• chocolate
• licorice
• xylitol - a sugar substitute that can be found in sugar free candies
• peanuts
• dairy (not toxic, but parrots are definitely lactose intolerant)

There are also other foods that are toxic that are less likely to be found in sweets. The following is not necessarily a comprehensive list of all things that are poisonous to parrots.

• Avocado
• Mushrooms (generally of the varieties not safe for human consumption either)
• Fruit seeds and pits such as apple seeds
• Plants from the allium family (garlic, onions, and so forth)
• Plants from the nightshade family (not including the fruit, as in tomatoes are okay)
• Comfrey, the herb
• Leaves from the rhubarb plant