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I created the Best Bird Food Ever! (BBFE) because the ‘old way’ of feeding parrots: give a wide variety…
Avian Malnutrition Defined In the avian veterinary textbook, Avian Medicine: Principles and Application, Patricia MacWhirter, DVM, explains, “Avian malnutrition [or undernutrition] can cause a specific problem or [completely] suppress a bird’s immune system.” Unless a parrot, or finch, receives the type and quantity of nutrients needed on a daily basis, malnutrition or undernutrition will result.…
End Avian Malnutrition With Our ‘Balanced Exotic Avian Food Plan’ Sample of a ‘Balanced’ meal for a medium-sized parrot. The only way to End Avian Malnutrition for your birds is to feed them a specific combination and balance of foods everyday that provides these three things: 1. The hundreds of nutrients a parrot or…
In the November, 2016, issue of Parrots magazine Terry Goldsmith shares his sprouting experiences. According to Terry, “There are many different varieties of sprouts on the market and it is essential to buy a good quality mix.” Terry continues, “I have used many brought from different sources, but have found Leslie Moran’s ‘Best Bird…
Whether you’re working with a parrots, dog, cat, horse or Guinea pig there is one secret that works for improving behaviors in animals – acknowledging their sentience and self-awareness. . Sentience Defined The dictionary defines sentience as being able to perceive or feel things. While self-awareness is the conscious knowledge of one’s own character,…
To Whom it may Concern, As a vet, over the past 30 years, I have seen a wide range of parrots and other birds for a far reaching variety of health problems. Over this time I have also become acutely aware of how the problem of improper avian nutrition debilitates and shortens the life of…
February 17, 2012 Dear Leslie, I found your sprouting mixes excellent. Indeed, when I spoke about Parrot Nutrition at the Think Parrots meeting, Mike Taylor of Northern Parrots told me he had a big rush on sprouting mixtures afterwards! One comment I received, was that the sprouted grains I showed in my photo…
Our first YouTube video is receiving a warm welcome from viewers. Let us know what you think of it, and if you have any topics you’d like to see discussed in a future video, send us a comment. To the Best of Health for Your Flock.
This blog post contains a case study from Leslie’s column, ‘The Holistic Parrot’, that appeared in the October 2011, #165 issue of Parrots magazine. Cycling Infections, Yeast & Bacteria Nutrition Transforms a Life . “The relationship with Lily, my Lilac Crowned Amazon, isn’t effortless like with my other parrots. Interacting with her takes a lot…
A Condition That Must Be Addressed Quickly According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, malnutrition is a common and detrimental condition that must be addressed quickly and comprehensively. Avian malnutrition cannot be diagnosed using blood work because blood work is used for identifying disease conditions. The easiest way to identify avian malnutrition is by…
The finest collection of foods and select nutritional supplements promoting the health and well being of parrots. Original Sprouting Blend, packaged and at three days growth-ready to feed. …………………………………………… We specialize in using food and nutrition as medicine by providing the MOST wholesome, nutritious, organic bird food for a healthier, happier bird. Since…
Do You Know Someone Struggling with QMS? (No Mutilation Photos in this Post) Rare Opportunity—Become Part of a Groundbreaking Study…
. . . There are three ways to determine if your parrot or finch is malnourished. If your birds have…
Supplements vs A Balance of Real Food When parrots and finches joined my family in 1998, I used to feed…
While most people think that ‘Parrot Supplements’ are good for their birds, it’s essential to read the ‘fine print’ on…
RENO, NV. (KOLO) — A Reno woman says she has developed the perfect bird food, which she calls “Best Bird…
The parrot discussed in this blog post is a member of the Healthy Bird Project. What is ‘over preening’? Many…
4 Part Presentation link below: “Balanced Exotic Avian Maintenance Diet Food Plan”
.Hi Leslie, . I’ve included some pictures of Papaya (my Pineapple Green-cheeked Conure) as well as my other birds that I have had since I was a child. All of them love your sprouts, especially Papaya. . . Papaya is the one who always wants to…
