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If you want the best health for your parrot you need to understand a lot regarding its diet. So many people make the mistake of just feeding their beloved pet a diet of seeds.
Easy in every sense of the word and quite often cheap. Misinformed parrot owners believe it adequate in keeping their companion happy and healthy. This couldn't be more wrong.
Think of your very easy to obtain, manufactured seed based diets as the parrot equivalent to humans eating fast food day in day out.
We are aware of the numerous health problems linked to these types of food, it should not be any different for your parrot.
A little thought and interest in the benefits of a varied parrot diet will do so much good for them.
A great start is to discover what they are eating in the wild. These are foods such as fruit, vegetables, flowers, seeds, grasses and insects to name a few. It might also be an idea to ask your veterinary practice for any advice they may have.
There are however, some benefits to having a supply of a commercially formulated parrot diet, but still try to offer your bird fresh alternatives.
Recent developments in organic pelleted diets have had most parrot owners breathing a sigh of relief. The organic option is a little harder to find, but an overall better option for the basis of your parrot's diet.
Organic pellets that are made up from grains, seeds, vegetables, fruits and fortified with vitamins and minerals are a good choice for the basis of a parrot diet. Around 50-60% of the food consumed is acceptable as pellets.
Fresh vegetables are a great accompaniment to a parrot diet. You should remember, as with all fresh food, that within a few hours they should be removed from the cage if not eaten as they will lose their freshness and quality.
The best varieties are those with a dark yellow or green leaf. Try a range from the following: broccoli, sweet peppers, leafy greens, parsley, carrots, green beans, eggplant, sweet potatoes and cauliflower.
As well as vegetables, fresh fruits such as: mango, kiwi, berries, melon, papaya, bananas and oranges will make a good alternative to a seed-only parrot diet.
Parrots will love fresh fruits, especially exotic fruits that they would usually forage for in their natural habitat. You shouldn't overdo it on fruit, but once or twice a day is satisfactory.
Other foods you might want to provide for your pet are grains, including cooked brown rice, quinoa, oats and barley. Legumes, after being cooked; beans, lentils and peas. Small amounts of lean cooked meat or boiled eggs are also beneficial.
Some parrot owners also feed edible flowers such as pansies, nasturtiums, hibiscus, marigolds, and dandelions.
One of the best foods you can give to your parrot are sprouting seeds. They are a superb source of vitamins and minerals as well as antioxidants.
You might have heard of some parrot owners giving a vitamin or mineral supplement. However, if you are already supplying your bird with a wide variety of foods, a supplement should not normally be required. One exception is a calcium supplement, but always speak to your vet before making such decisions.
Just as its important to know which foods to feed your parrot, there are things which you should avoid at all costs. They are as follows: chocolate, avocado, rhubarb, fruit pips, caffeine, alcohol, apple seeds, processed meat, onions, milk products and anything that has started to grow mold!
Allan McConnell is the author of The Ultimate Guide To Parrots which contains more detail on parrot diet - compulsory reading for any parrot owner. This website contains valuable information on the secrets to adopting and raising a healthy and happy parrot.
For a FREE 10 part mini-course to "Learn The Secrets To Raising A Happy And Healthy Parrot That Thrives For Years To Come" go to => http://keepingaparrot.com/.
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