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What is the best diet for pet parrots?
What is the best diet for pet parrots what do parrots eat? Offer your pet fresh water, a fortified pellet diet, and fresh produce for wellness.
What Nutrients Does A Parrot Need?
In the wild, parrots seek out seeds as well as live insects and fresh vegetation. This instinct leads to a balanced diet rich in vitamins and minerals needed to live in the wildA seed-dominant diet doesn’t contain enough vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin D, amino acids, calcium, fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, protein, or trace minerals for pet parrots — and can quickly lead to starvation. On the other hand, seeds such as sunflower and safflower are high in fat content and put the bird at risk of gaining too much weight.
How To Feed An Adult Parrot
An adult parrot’s diet should consist of 70 to 90% pellet food and 10 to 30% percent fresh foods, including fruits, vegetables, seeds, treats, and nuts.
So, when’s mealtime? It depends on who you ask. There are varying discussions on when to feed a pet parrot. Some veterinarians think having food available at all times in the cage is optimal. Others recommend two daily measured meals. But, check with your veterinarian for what they recommend for your pet parrot.
Which Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Are Safe For Parrots?
Offer fresh produce straight from your garden or a farmer’s market. Fresh frozen or canned foods packed in water (no oils, salt, or seasonings) are also good options. Avoid fresh supermarket produce that’s polished with waxes or sprayed with preservatives.
Can Parrots Have Treats?
Of course, parrots can have treats! You can spoil your pet parrot with snacks like Treat Sticks, Granola Bites, Bonding Bits, whole unsalted peanuts in the shell, and some table scraps. They love an al dente pasta noodle, a bite of dry wholewheat toast, and even a slice of jalapeno pepper (with seeds, in moderation, is fine).