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What Do Parrots Eat? 55 Bird-Safe Parrot Foods They Can (& Can’t) Eat

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Listed below are dozens of popular foods that you might consider feeding a pet bird. Along with each, we have indicated how much, if at all, this food should be in your bird’s diet.

If you are unsure about any item not included in this guide, then simply do not give it to your bird! There are plenty of foods that are known to be safe for your pet parrot to eat. Why take a chance? Better safe than sorry is the way to go when feeding your parrot.

Directly below is the infographic and then beneath that are the guides and explanations to each food item. [Read more…] about What Do Parrots Eat? 55 Bird-Safe Parrot Foods They Can (& Can’t) Eat

Bugs in Bird Seed: How to Rid Of And Prevent Infestations

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The last thing a bird owner wants to find when they open a bag or container of food is bugs. You certainly do not want to expose your treasured pet birds to an insect infestation, nor do you want your home to be overrun by a horde of many-legged creatures. There’s also the financial cost in replacing the spoiled food which most of us would rather avoid.

The problem of bugs in the bird food can affect pet owners as well as those bird enthusiasts who stock feeders to feed their local birds. Let’s take a look at the kinds of bugs that you might find in bird food, what causes them to be present, and ways you can minimize your chances of having to deal with this predicament. [Read more…] about Bugs in Bird Seed: How to Rid Of And Prevent Infestations

Overweight Birds: Obesity in Pet Birds and Dieting Tips

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You do not see many overweight birds in the wild. In fact, you might not see any. The need to constantly move around to forage and find food burns off lots of extra calories. The addition of even a few extra ounces may make the difference between being agile enough to escape from a predator and getting caught. Most birds that you see in their natural environment are an appropriate weight for their species otherwise they will not last for long. [Read more…] about Overweight Birds: Obesity in Pet Birds and Dieting Tips

Best Parrot Food Guide: Bulk, Pellet and Organic Food Lists For Health

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In their native environment, the search for food is a central activity in the day-to-day life of a parrot. The pursuit of this essential element through foraging not only nourishes the bird but also provides mental and physical exercise.

Captive birds do not have to forage for food in the same way as their wild counterparts. Their keepers are responsible for feeding them. This fact greatly reduces the amount of exercise that a parrot would engage in on an everyday basis as it simply tries to survive. While this makes it easier for the bird to eat and eliminates the dangers of predators, it can lead to negative health effects related to the lack of exercise. [Read more…] about Best Parrot Food Guide: Bulk, Pellet and Organic Food Lists For Health

Bird Bread: Baking for Parrots and Pet Birds

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Baking for your pet bird may be a concept that you have never considered. After all, there are no parrots that feed on baked goods in their native habitat. But then you may be sharing some other foods that a wild parrot would never encounter. Many pet bird owners share their human food with their birds. A natural next step is to bake something intended for your pet to consume. You do count them as family members, so why not? [Read more…] about Bird Bread: Baking for Parrots and Pet Birds