Can rosehips be fed to parrots? Rosehips are edible and safe for parrots, and they have incredible healthful benefits for both birds (parrots and finches) and people. This is why Leslie has made rosehips a diet essential, and a part of her ‘Balanced Food Plan for Parrots’. Leslie covers this topic is detail in her…
Can I feed my parrots broccoli sprouts? Aside from the healthy habit of giving broccoli to your birds, broccoli sprouts have great benefits to offer too. AND parrots that don’t want to eat broccoli can enjoy of its properties by eating broccoli sprouts. . This topic is covered in detail in ‘The Holistic Parrot’ column,…
What Commonly Fed Foods Should Not be Fed to Birds? Red palm oil, dog and cat food, all parrot pellets, all synthetic bird vitamins, all food colorings, all non-organic foods, all dried (freeze dried, dehydrated foods), and all foods high in omega-6 essential fatty acids. . The foods listed in this article are commonly fed…
Can parrots eat soybeans? When concerned about a parrot’s health, never feed soy of any type. Soy contains phytoestrogens that mimic hormones, this can wreak havoc on a bird’s sensitive endocrine system. Human and animals studies have linked phytoestrogens to numerous health problems. . Soy is a controversial food to eat. And one concern is…
Most parrots are omnivores, they can eat a wide variety of foods. But there are some common foods that you should never feed them. Do you know which foods are safe for your parrot and which ones are dangerous? Here we share a list of the foods to never feed parrots. You may be surprised!…
Have you read Polly Want a Sprout? yet? If not, keep reading to learn what you are missing! This book helped me understand Leslie’s tried and true recipe for healthy companion parrots – whatever their species. It uses readily available scientific data to discuss holistic solutions that anyone can benefit from. This book focuses on…
My “Balanced Food Plan for Parrots” is the first of its kind. And you can buy your copy now. Birds eat such a tiny amount of food so it is extremely important that each beak-full be packed with essential nutrients. My Balanced Food Plan uses my complete protein sprouting blend, Best Bird Food Ever!, as…
Balanced Food Plan for Parrots (larger than 50 grams) from Feeding your Birds the Ideal Combination of Wholesome, Real, Foods . This balanced food plan provides all the nutrients a parrot or finch needs from only whole, real foods. No supplements are required, and are best avoided. Our trials have seen great results in parrots with…
Meet the Parrot On Our Label: Rainbow, a male Crimson-winged parrot, and one of our original members of the Healthy Bird Project. Rainbow taught me the truth about feeding raw spinach to parrots. Until the Healthy Bird Project has its own website, we will make posts here. The Healthy Bird Project uses HUMANE research practices…
Did you know that instead of using potentially dangerous vitamin D3 supplements, that there is a simpler and easier way – using proper lighting, the best parrot light – to ensure your birds get this essential nutrient? In Leslie’s Article, “Avian Lighting: Essential, Simple and Easy”, you’ll learn:…
