Are the pits of mangos ok to give to the birds? I've read somewhere how some pits are toxic. Are these?

Lara .... I should have checked into that myself before giving many of mine left-over Mango still on the pit. They seemed to not only like the fruit but enjoyed the pit - therefore must not be toxic as they are all still well, been doing it for years btw.

Lara I don't know for sure. I've never given mine the pit. All I found regarding Mango was:

Mango - The fruit is safe and very good for birds. Large quantities of the skin may be toxic and should, therefore, be avoided.
Parrot Island--Articles

Thanks for that info. Karen and btw Lara, I have never given any skin to any of my birds nor do I give any of my birds fruit that any human's mouth has been on - I cut the fruit off the seed with a knife and use either gloved hands or well washed hands (with antibacterial soap etc.) when handling fruit and pits.

at the risk of looking stupid, which as you all know I don't have a problem with but............. is there a less messy way to peal, prepare or whatever its called a Mango?

For me it is easy, as I only like my Mangos firm - as I do my melons, etc....

I take a paper towel and hold the firm Mango in that while slicing off part of the skin lengthwise. I rotate Mango slowly as I continue same. Ya may need to use another paper towel before finished. My hands never touch the flesh.

For those that like soft or more ripe than I do, I'm all ears as how they do that in an unmessy fashion?

I have the darndest time getting the Mango peeled off the pit. By the time I'm done it's usually just right for the garbage!

Cool. Thanks for the info, guess I'll go ahead and let the birds try 'em. Thanks.

That's part of the reason why I asked. I'll do my best and then just throw the rest in a dish and serve.

Mangos are why I started doing the purree thing when I make mash. lol I was really feeling dumb the first time I peeled one!! Thanks for the tip Joel. I will try a less ripe one as well next time.