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A conure's diet should consist of a small parrot mix (some are listed below), 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 conure'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.
- Alternatively, 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 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.
- Superior Nutrition Food: Herbs Specifically for Bird Health & Healthy Dried Fruits & Veggies - Make Excellent Healthy Bird Treats & Food!
.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 stone or oyster shell can be provided to the parrot for 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
For SMALLER conures, please visit this webpage for food suggestions.
Volkman Avian Science Super Lovebird/Conure 20lb Volkman Avian Science Super Diets have vitamins, minerals, and mineral acids bound to grains and nutmeats to ensure complete health benefits. Diets for birds with specific sensitivities, e.g., Eclectus, are not fortified in accordance with the most recent avian nutritional research. Lovebird Conure Bird Seed Ingredients: White Proso Millet, Safflower Seed, Canary Grass Seed, Peanuts, Oat Groats, Cantaloupe or Cucumber Seed, Sunflower Hearts, Whole Wheat, Red Proso Millet, Small Crack Corn, Flax Seed, Small Black Oil Sunflower, Vitamized Oat Groats, Fruit Mix, Green and Red Bell Pepper Dices, Carrot Dices, Dehydrated Green Peas, Hemp Seed, Spinach Flakes, and Orange Oil. |
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Dr. Harveys Colosssal Cockatiel Food - 2 & 4 lbs Suitable for smaller conure species 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: Bee Pollen, Canary Grass Seed, White Millet, Safflower Seed, Canola Seed, Oat Groats, Sesame Seed, Sunflower Seed, Caraway Seed, Flax Seed, Coconut Chips, Raisins, Banana Chips, *Carrot Dices, Hemp Seed, Apple Pieces, Macadamia Pieces, Walnut Pieces, Almond Pieces, Pine Nut Pieces, Pistachio Pieces, Cashew Pieces, Filbert Pieces, Pecan Pieces, Brazil Pieces, Soy Bean Pieces, Cranberries, Mango Pieces, Orange Peel Strips, *Green Beans, *Garden Peas, *Spinach Flakes, *Celery Flakes, *Parsley Flakes *Broccoli, *Zucchini, * Red Bell Pepper, *Green Bell Pepper, 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 Perfect Parrot Food / With Seeds Suitable for larger conure species 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. 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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| Lafeber's Nutri-Berries Parrot Food |
Nutri-Berries: Veterinarian recommended Nutri-Berries are the most fun-to-eat, easy to accept food ever made. These nutritious nuggets have the shape birds naturally enjoy and a balanced, superior source of nutrition with an irresistible taste and aroma. Proper nutrition is critical to the good health and long life of your parakeet, cockatiel, lovebird, or conure. Nutri-Berries were designed to change your bird's bad eating habits, like picking out some seed and ignoring the others. Nutri-Berries are actually 96% eaten, meaning more nutrition for your bird and less waste on the floor for you. Combine Nutri-Berries with your bird's current diet. Once your bird begins eating them, discontinue the previous diet. Note: Most birds accept Nutri-Berries right away. However, if your bird does not initially, flatten them and mix with current diet until accepted. Once your bird is eating Nutri-Berries, feed your bird as much as will be eaten in a 12-hour period (about ten to 12). |
| Zoo-Vital Daily Foods: Zoo-Vital Foods are vitamin and mineral enriched foods, formulated to provide the proper nutrition your pet requires. The bag has a resealable zipper to maintain freshness. Tough barrier laminate film combined with CO2 flushing protects products from infestation damage. 100% edible diet with less waste and mess. Real fruit added to help seed eating birds make transition to pelleted diet. Complete and balanced nutrition and vitamin fortified. Colorful shapes are easy to hold and add excitement to feeding. Economical to feed. Beneficial Active Pro-Biotics added to ensure proper digestion. Supplement with fresh veggies and fruit, not to exceed 20% of the dietary intake. | |||
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Zoo-vital Daily Diet Small Parrot |
Zoo-vital Daily Diet Small Parrot |
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Premium Conure Small Parrot 3lb: Blend of fruits, vegetables and nuts, scientifically fortified with vitamins and minerals. |
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