Amazon Diets
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Parrots should be provided a parrot / bird mix (some are listed below - but also prefer above for species-specific diets), supplemented with various fruits, green foods, millet spray, and occasionally some mealworms is generally regarded as suitable.
Vegetables and fruits should be part of a parrot's daily diet. This includes apples, grapes, many garden vegetables such as spinach, watercress, field lettuce, poppy, chickweed, dandelions, carrots, corn on the cob, peas, endives and sweet potatoes.
- Sprouting is an excellent way to provide nutrient-dense foods to birds who are less cooperative in eating its daily portions of fresh foods.
- Sprouting is easy -- this webpage has step-by-step instructions. Simple Sprouts is an excellent sprouting mix.
- You can also germinate the sprouting mix - rather than going through the process of sprouting, which may be somewhat intimidating initially. Germinated seeds offer its own unique set of valuable nutrition and are quicker to obtain and less likely to spoil.
- Should you find sprouting or evening germinating inconvenient, an excellent alternative, or complement to the sprouts, are Veggie Bites. They are organic, human-grade vegetables, grains and fruits -- prepared in a way that most birds will readily accept.
.Additional proteins should be offered such as cottage cheese, hardboiled eggs, peanuts, monkey chow, and even dog food. Fresh water should be provided daily.
A cuttlebone, mineral block, gravel and oyster shell can be provided to provide the necessary calcium & minerals
Generic Diets & Additional Food Items: Healthy Bird Treats & Snacks ... Superior Nutrition Food: Herbs Specifically for Bird Health & Healthy Dried Fruits & Veggies - Make Excellent Healthy Bird Treats & Food! ... Cooked Diets ... Splay Millet & Millet Accessories ... Mineral / Calcium Blocks & Accessories
Volkman Avian Science Super Parrot 20lb Volkman Bird Food all-natural, nutritionally balanced diets are free of chemical preservatives and artificial flavors. Volkman Avian Science Super Diets have vitamins, minerals, and mineral acids bound to grains and nutmeats to ensure complete health benefits. Ingredients: Safflower Seed, Grey Sunflower, Black Stripe Sunflower, White Corn, Whole Wheat, Banana Chips, Rainbow Pineapple and Papaya Dices, White Pumpkin Seed, Brown Paddy Rice, Kibbled Corn, Carrot Dices, Hulled Pumpkin Seed, Split Green Peas, Vitamized Oat Groats, Chili Peppers, Coconut Chips, Pinenuts, and Orange Oil. |
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Dr. Harveys Perfect Parrot Food / With Seeds Quantities below: 2 / 4 / and 15 lbs Dr. Harvey's Whole Foods for Birds use nuts, seeds, vegetables, fruits, herbs and bee pollen in unique blends that combine to give your companion bird the balanced nutrition that it needs to maintain health and longevity, vibrant color and remarkable plumage. Bee pollen is so packed with vitamins and amino acids that one tablespoon is the equivalent of three servings of fruits and vegetables. Ingredients: Papaya, Safflower Seed, Sunflower Seed, Macadamia Nuts, Pine Nuts, Walnuts, Filberts, Cashews, Brazils, Pistachio, Pecan, Almonds, Peanuts in Shell, Soy Beans, Pumpkin Seeds in Shell, *Whole Corn, Apricots, Pineapple, Coconut Chips, Raisins, Bee Pollen, Carrot Dices, Apple Dices, Banana Chips, Orange Peel Strips, *Garden Peas, Cranberries, Mango Dices, Peaches, Pears, Nectarines, *Green Beans, *Broccoli, *Zucchini, *Green Bell Pepper, *Red Bell Pepper, *Spinach Flakes, *Celery Stalk & Leaf Flakes, *Parsley Flakes, Red Clover Blossoms, Dandelion Leaf, Calendula Flowers, Echinacea Angustifolia Herb, Alfalfa Leaf, Oat Straw, Thyme Leaf, Rosemary Leaf, Peppermint Leaf, Basil Leaf, Fennel Seed, Papaya Leaf, Red Raspberry Leaf, Rose Hips. |
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Dr. Harveys Exotic Parrot Food - No Seed Quantities below: 2 / 4 / 15 and 25 bs Dr. Harvey's Whole Foods for Birds use nuts, vegetables, fruits, herbs and bee pollen in unique blends that combine to give your companion bird the balanced nutrition that it needs to maintain health and longevity, vibrant color and remarkable plumage. Bee pollen is so packed with vitamins and amino acids that one tablespoon is the equivalent of three servings of fruits and vegetables. Ingredients: Mango, Papaya, Apricots, Pineapple, Raisins, Macadamia Nuts, Pine Nuts, Pecans, Pistachio, Walnuts, Almonds, Filberts, Brazils, Cashews, Soy Beans, Peanuts in Shell, Peaches, Pears, Nectarine, Cranberries, Apple Dices, *Coconut Chips, *Banana Chips, *Carrot Dices, *Green Beans, *Broccoli, *Zucchini, *Garden Peas, *Orange Peel Strips, *Green Bell Pepper, *Red Bell Pepper. |
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Dr. Harveys Veg-to-Bowl for Birds - 1 lb Veg-to-Bowl is a fantastic way to provide essential vitamins, minerals and fiber for your companion bird. By adding the vegetables and herbs for digestion in Veg-to-Bowl every day, you give your bird the key to proper nutrition and a happier, healthier life. Veg-to-Bowl is easy to use! Just add Veg-to-Bowl daily to your companions meals. You can mix Veg-to-Bowl with any natural food that you are currently feeding. Veg-to-Bowl is also a great addition for those who are feeding a raw diet to their companions. Ingredients: Sweet Potatoes*, Carrots*, Diced Potatoes*, Zucchini*, Broccoli Florets*, Green Beans*, Peas**, Beets*, Parsley, Fennel Seed, Fenugreek Seed, Garlic, Ginger, Papaya Leaf and Peppermint Leaf. * Dehydrated ** Freeze Dried. |
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Dr. Harveys What's Cooking for Birds - 1 lb / 2 lbs / 5 lbs / 10 lbs. The food contains 6 certified Organic Grains, 13 vegetables, 5 fruits, whole food multi vitamins, minerals, and herbal supplements. Ingredients: organic kamut flakes, organic brown rice flakes, organic spelt flakes, organic rolled oats, organic barley flakes, organic tritacale flakes, carrot strips, potato dice, petite peas, sweet potato dice, zucchini pieces, green beans, brocolli florets, leek pieces, beet dice, parsley flakes, chives, cilantro, green & red bell pepper, apple dice, rasins, apricots, peaches, pears, garlic, red clover, rosehips, alfalfa, oat straw, bee pollen, dandelion leaf, flaxseed meal, papaya, rosemary, peppermint, lecithin , ginger. |
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| Pretty Bird Large Daily Select Extruded Foods: Packed in Nitrogen flushed, Resealable packaging to insure freshness, cleanliness, and freedom from insects. This is an excellent choice for all types of Large Parrots. | ||
| Nutrition Plus Vitamin and Mineral Fortified Parrot Food: Formulated to provide the proper nutrition that your bird requires. Tough barrier laminate film combined with CO2 flushing protects product from infestation damage. Nutrition Plus is vitamin and mineral fortified seed. Especially designed seeds and grains used for parrots. | ||
| Treats should be fed in moderation only ... | |||
| Regular | Peanut Butter | ||
Dr. Harveys Avian Treats - 4 Pack - 8 oz All-Natural Avian treats formulated using 100 percent Human Consumption Ingredients for medium to large size birds. Ingredients: Nuts and Nut Butter formed into patties. Comes with one pack of Almond Tidbit, Delite, Peanut Butter and Cashew Pecan Goody. |
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| Cashew Pecan | Almond Tidbit | Filbert | |
Dr. Harveys Avian Treats - 2 oz All-Natural Avian treats formulated using 100 percent Human Consumption Ingredients for medium to large size birds. Ingredients: Nuts and Nut Butter formed into patties. |
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Dr. Harvey's treats (above) are superior to any of the others listed here or available at most of your local stores -- they are listed for completeness and variety, and may very well be eagerly accepted by some birds. I am, however, having serious reservations about some of the ingredients. If fed, please do so sparingly only. |
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| Hi-Pro Special 8lbs Amazon: Amazons are larger birds that require a special amount of nutrients, as well as variety in their diet. Pretty Bird has developed a special formula just for Amazons, high in protein for their specific needs. This food contains a variety of tastes to keep your bird happy, while delivering the optimum nutrition necessary for proper digestive and full-body function. For the complete health of your bird, trust Pretty Bird. | |||
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