Can I give chamomile to my pigeon?

[scottischicken]

I read online that birds can have chamomile to help with stress, anxiety and tension.

My new pigeon is afraid of me and always flies away from me. Can I add chamomile to its water and/or squirt a drop of chamomile in its mouth to help make it less afraid of me?

 

[CCsGarden]

I would think that would be alright! B complex will also calm birds down.

 

[RoostersAreAwesome]

Please don’t squirt liquid in its mouth, as that risks aspirating the bird

 

[CCsGarden]

Please don’t squirt liquid in its mouth, as that risks aspirating the bird

As long as they do it right they will be fine. I have rescued force fed many birds.

 

[RoostersAreAwesome]

Yes, but I wouldn’t risk it when it isn’t a rescue situation. Force feeding is also different than forcing liquid.