Zebra finches black pepper

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I have two zebra finches who go out of their way to eat black pepper, even trying to navigate the dark kitchen to find it. Is this okay for them to eat and why might they want it so bad?

 

[ParrotNuts]

@Mizzely @finchly

 

[Mizzely]

That's certainly as new one! Black peppercorn is safe in moderation but I'm not sure how much is moderation! Supposed to be healthy in small doses

 

[finchly]

I wouldn’t let them.

Wonder what it is they’re missing, that they get from pepper???

Edit: whoa! Pepper has all kinds of good stuff
Black Pepper: Health Benefits, Nutrition, and Uses

Do you give them vitamins?