Category: Parrot Category
Date: December 2024
Posted By: Amannda Steinmann
People love food. We serve food at parties, we go out to eat when we
socialize with friends, and we even enjoy snacks during movies. We are
motivated by food. Your parrot loves food, too. Just like you, your feathered
friend needs the right nutrition to stay healthy. Also like you, your bird enjoys
food variety—and in fact, needs it in nis or her diet! So what do you feed your
parrot?
The exact foods you choose for your feathered friend may vary somewhat
from species to species: based on the things that type of parrot would eat in
the wild. Some species eat mostly seeds and nuts, while others consume
more fruits. A few kinds even eat flowers. For that reason, you may need to
do some research and talk to a veterinarian about the best balance for your
bird's diet.
There are, however, a few good rules of thumb that you can use to provide
good nutrition tor your parrot:
Use a formulated food — The formulated diet packs in the nutrients, vitamins, and minerals your feathered friend desperately needs.
Add in fresh fruits and veggies — Birds love fresh fruit, and that will add to the vitamins they need. Darker fruits like mango, papaya, and cherries have many of the vitamins parrots need but often lack. Bananas, blueberries, and cantaloupe are also good choices. Leafy, green veggies are also a must.
Do include seeds and nuts — Cashews, almonds, and walnuts supplement the protein your bird needs. Sprouted seeds are particularly good as well.
Try dehydrated fruits and veggies — These make nice treats tor your bird, and can help when fresh fruit isn't available.
Just remember to wash all fresh items thoroughly and always avoid the foods that are actually poisonous to birds: including avocado and onion.
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