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What do parrots eat?
What can a parrot actually eat? And what does a balanced and varied diet consist of?
There is a clear difference in food if we consider the areas from which parrots originally live in nature. Parrots and birds from arid regions eat mostly fresh seeds. Birds from tropical areas often eat nuts, fruits, flowers in addition to seeds. Here is an overview to get you on the right track with the care of your bird(s).
In this blog
Need ?
Snacks for birds?
What vegetables can a parrot eat?
What nuts may a parrot eat?
Flowers & Herbs dried for birds?
What may a parrot eat?
Summary
Basic Need
Because parrots come from many different parts of the world, the question is! WHAT the right food is. Clearly! they need an extensive and very diverse menu.
As a basis for nutrition choose between pellet food or a seed mix. Both variants offer a good base that contains almost all the necessary nutrients. Which of the two options you choose depends on your bird and your own preference.
A pellet food is made so that in 1 pellet chunk all the necessary nutrients are processed, each chunk offers the same nutrition. NutriBird is a brand that indicates for which species the parrot food is most suitable. Birds that are picky with food will often eat only the tasty seeds in a food consisting of seeds. Therefore, Nuts 4 Birds has composed mixtures so that birds get the right food. This will give them all the necessary nutrients and you have less chance of shortages.
A seed mix of Nuts 4 Birds is composed for certain breed groups and is adapted to their nutritional needs. When your bird eats all the different seeds, this is a very suitable food to give. A seed mix is much more like the food they eat in the wild as well. Parrots just drink fresh water, make sure they have this unlimited and change the bowl at least once a day
Snacks
Parrots also like to eat a snack once in a while. Here you can think of, for example, Nuts 4 Birds food for birds. A wide range of fruit, nuts and seeds. A fruit bowl can also be much appreciated. You can also spoil them with a fresh piece of fruit, vegetables as an extra snack.
What fruit can a parrot eat?
Parrots may eat various fruits and vegetables VERS. Below is an overview of what you can spoil them with.
Banana *Kiwi *Papaya *Mango *Raspberries *Cranberries *Drupes *Orange
Plums *Peaches *Bricots *Apple {not the pips)
*Perry {not the pips)*Pineapple *Cherry {not the pips)*Grapefruit *Mandarin
Nectarines *Dadels *Watermelon *Cantaloupe
What vegetables can a parrot eat?
Parrots also love vegetables.Make a nice mixed salad from the fresh vegetables.Make sure the vegetables are fresh.
Carrot *Celeriac *Broccoli *Paprika *Peppers *Sweet potato (NOT a regular potato)
Kale *Courgette *Culiflower *Tomatoes *Beetroot *Earrots *Endive *Pumpkin
Spinach *Asparagus *Cucumber *Pumpkin *Beans
If you have washed vegetables let them drain well, too much water affects the bird's stool.
What nuts from Nuts 4 Birds can a parrot eat?
Nuts will also be a favorite of many parrots. Nuts also keep the crop working well and do not slacken. Which nuts are suitable you can see below:
Walnuts *Pecan nuts *Almonds *Paranuts *Macadamia nutsCoconuts *Hazelnuts *Pistachio *HazelnutsFlower mixtures
You can also offer your bird dried wildflower mixture. For example, mix with alfalfa, marigold, chamomile, rose petals, parsley stalks. carrot, parsnip, parsley, dandelion, dill, alfalfa, chamomile, horsetail, fennel seeds and hops.
You can also make infusion/tea from the herb mixture for your birds.
What should a parrot not eat?
Of course, there are also things a bird should absolutely not eat.
Don't DELETE this list.
Avocado *Chocolate *Sulphured dried fruits *PITTS of stone fruits (cherry, apricot, apple, peach and plum)
Rhubarb *Caffeine *Onion *Garlic *Fat *Salt *Potatoes *Leek *Wild chestnutSummary !
The basic needs for a parrot do not consist only of pellets or seeds combined with fresh drinking water. The birds also need fresh fruits, vegetables or nuts daily as an addition to their diet.Without proper additions, deficiencies can occur that affect your bird's health.A balanced and varied diet will ensure that your bird will feel as optimal as possible.For more info, check out the "Tips & Advice" page.
What can a parrot actually eat? And what does a balanced and varied diet consist of?
There is a clear difference in food if we consider the areas from which parrots originally live in nature. Parrots and birds from arid regions eat mostly fresh seeds. Birds from tropical areas often eat nuts, fruits, flowers in addition to seeds. Here is an overview to get you on the right track with the care of your bird(s).
In this blog
Need ?
Snacks for birds?
What vegetables can a parrot eat?
What nuts may a parrot eat?
Flowers & Herbs dried for birds?
What may a parrot eat?
Summary
Basic Need
Because parrots come from many different parts of the world, the question is! WHAT the right food is. Clearly! they need an extensive and very diverse menu.
As a basis for nutrition choose between pellet food or a seed mix. Both variants offer a good base that contains almost all the necessary nutrients. Which of the two options you choose depends on your bird and your own preference.
A pellet food is made so that in 1 pellet chunk all the necessary nutrients are processed, each chunk offers the same nutrition. NutriBird is a brand that indicates for which species the parrot food is most suitable. Birds that are picky with food will often eat only the tasty seeds in a food consisting of seeds. Therefore, Nuts 4 Birds has composed mixtures so that birds get the right food. This will give them all the necessary nutrients and you have less chance of shortages.
A seed mix of Nuts 4 Birds is composed for certain breed groups and is adapted to their nutritional needs. When your bird eats all the different seeds, this is a very suitable food to give. A seed mix is much more like the food they eat in the wild as well. Parrots just drink fresh water, make sure they have this unlimited and change the bowl at least once a day
Snacks
Parrots also like to eat a snack once in a while. Here you can think of, for example, Nuts 4 Birds food for birds. A wide range of fruit, nuts and seeds. A fruit bowl can also be much appreciated. You can also spoil them with a fresh piece of fruit, vegetables as an extra snack.
What fruit can a parrot eat?
Parrots may eat various fruits and vegetables VERS. Below is an overview of what you can spoil them with.
Banana *Kiwi *Papaya *Mango *Raspberries *Cranberries *Drupes *Orange
Plums *Peaches *Bricots *Apple {not the pips)
*Perry {not the pips)*Pineapple *Cherry {not the pips)*Grapefruit *Mandarin
Nectarines *Dadels *Watermelon *Cantaloupe
What vegetables can a parrot eat?
Parrots also love vegetables.Make a nice mixed salad from the fresh vegetables.Make sure the vegetables are fresh.
Carrot *Celeriac *Broccoli *Paprika *Peppers *Sweet potato (NOT a regular potato)
Kale *Courgette *Culiflower *Tomatoes *Beetroot *Earrots *Endive *Pumpkin
Spinach *Asparagus *Cucumber *Pumpkin *Beans
If you have washed vegetables let them drain well, too much water affects the bird's stool.
What nuts from Nuts 4 Birds can a parrot eat?
Nuts will also be a favorite of many parrots. Nuts also keep the crop working well and do not slacken. Which nuts are suitable you can see below:
Walnuts *Pecan nuts *Almonds *Paranuts *Macadamia nutsCoconuts *Hazelnuts *Pistachio *HazelnutsFlower mixtures
You can also offer your bird dried wildflower mixture. For example, mix with alfalfa, marigold, chamomile, rose petals, parsley stalks. carrot, parsnip, parsley, dandelion, dill, alfalfa, chamomile, horsetail, fennel seeds and hops.
You can also make infusion/tea from the herb mixture for your birds.
What should a parrot not eat?
Of course, there are also things a bird should absolutely not eat.
Don't DELETE this list.
Avocado *Chocolate *Sulphured dried fruits *PITTS of stone fruits (cherry, apricot, apple, peach and plum)
Rhubarb *Caffeine *Onion *Garlic *Fat *Salt *Potatoes *Leek *Wild chestnutSummary !
The basic needs for a parrot do not consist only of pellets or seeds combined with fresh drinking water. The birds also need fresh fruits, vegetables or nuts daily as an addition to their diet.Without proper additions, deficiencies can occur that affect your bird's health.A balanced and varied diet will ensure that your bird will feel as optimal as possible.For more info, check out the "Tips & Advice" page.