parrot feeding guide
The most convenient feed that you can give your pet parrot is the bird feed mixes. If you’re the type who has little time to religiously follow your parrot feeding guide, the bird feed mix is the easiest answer. Bird feed mixes are those that contain both pellets and grains designed to supplement the daily nutritional needs of your parrot. The pellets are specially formulated for the parrot while the seeds are additional supplement to the pellets. There are also parrot feeds that are specially formulated. Feeding your parrot foods that are already formulated will eliminate additional supplements.
Feeding your parrot with fresh fruits and vegetable will also do wonders. Vegetables and fruits contain an anti-oxidant pigments called phytonutrients. The phytonutrients help improve the immune system of the parrot and eliminates risk for diseases often caught by parrots.
Seeds are also included in any parrot feeding guide. This is because seeds are the primary source of nourishment of parrots in the wild.
However, there are some foods that may be harmful to your parrot. Chocolates, as much as they are poisonous to cats and dogs, are also poisonous to parrots. Other foods that are toxic for parrots are caffeine, alcohol, avocado and apple seeds.
There are also foods that may be given to parrots but only in moderation. If given excessively, it might bring adverse effects to their digestion and metabolism. Examples of these are spinach, celery and lettuce. Also be careful in giving them anything that may be high in sodium.
